ActionCOACH Southern Africa

Growing a successful business is no easy feat, but having a strong team can make all the difference. As an entrepreneur or business owner, your people are your most valuable asset, and investing in their growth and development can have [...]

South Africa has been experiencing frequent power outages for many years now, which have had a significant impact on businesses in the country. These power outages are known as "load shedding" and are caused by a shortage of electricity supply [...]

Every year, without fail, you and I get letters from all sorts of corporate companies we deal with and every year, they all sing from the same hymn sheet:  “Blah blah blah your new price increase will be X and [...]

  Running a successful business requires a lot of effort and dedication. As a business owner, it's easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day tasks and lose sight of the bigger picture. That's why it's essential to identify your [...]

Selling is the lifeblood of any business, and mastering the art of selling is crucial for entrepreneurs, salespeople, and anyone who wants to succeed in business. Whether you are selling products or services, effective selling skills can make all the [...]

Motivation is a great driving factor in productivity. It takes a lot to slow down a motivated individual. It is therefore important to ask: what motivates people to work? Motivation to work is much more than the pay offered to [...]

I have coached many business owners over the years. One thing that always strikes me is how many are happy to just let life take them on a journey, hoping for good outcomes. Whilst there may be philosophical reasons to [...]

Are you fired up to make 2023 your best Business year yet? The chances are, when you first started your business, you were incredibly passionate about it. Everything was new and exciting. You could do things your own way, set [...]

Are you fired up to make 2023 your best Business year yet? The chances are, when you first started your business, you were incredibly passionate about it. Everything was new and exciting. You could do things your own way, set [...]

"You guys are too busy to make money"​ This statement took the wind out of my sails when our financial director said it to my partners and I in another business over a decade ago. He was 100% right, we [...]

With the 14th of February traditionally being Valentine’s day, it made sense for my focus to be love and how that pertains to business. But what is love in a business context? After giving it some thought, I realised that [...]

Recent research has highlighted several critical traits of successful entrepreneurs and business owners. Growth mindset is one such trait, which is the belief that personal qualities and abilities can be developed through effort and learning. Entrepreneurs with a growth mindset [...]

It’s finally happened.  The 1st of January has finally polarised society. One half is over the moon with excitement of what a new year may bring.  They’ve got exciting goals, or at least some New Year’s resolutions, and they can’t [...]

What a difference a year can make! One year ago, my family and I were just getting back to ‘normal’ after COVID-19. Then the riots in certain areas of South Africa occurred. This knocked our confidence and our security and [...]

There are some sectors that are more cyclical than others, like the hospitality sector which has fairly large swings in demand. But there are numerous industries, micro industries, SMME’s and solo proprietors who are affected by this phenomenon.   As [...]

In today’s environment, change is one of the only things that is guaranteed and it can be easy to get lost in the shuffle of where you, as a business leader, should focus your time and energy. As business leaders [...]