Plain-English thinking on operations, growth, leadership, and running a business that fits your life. No fluff.
I've spent this year writing, and I can finally show you what. Seven books — three for people who run businesses, four for the accountants and advisers who sit opposite t…
Read →There's a moment nobody warns you about when you start a business. One day you hire someone, then a few more people, and without any announcement you've acquired a second…
Read →Every accountant and adviser knows this meeting. You've done the analysis. The advice is right. The client agrees with all of it — genuinely agrees, nodding, taking the o…
Read →Whatever your business plan says, your actual strategy is whatever your hours are doing. Show a stranger your last month's diary and ask them what this business is priori…
Read →Here's a question I ask every owner I work with, and it tells me more about their business than the accounts do: what's the largest amount anyone in your business can spe…
Read →"Fractional COO" is one of those job titles that sounds impressive and explains nothing. So let's fix that. Here's what one actually does, when you need one, and how to t…
Read →Most founders bring in a Non-Executive Director too late — usually after the problem a NED would have spotted has already cost them money. Here's how to know when the tim…
Read →Most businesses aren't broken.…
Read →Running a business isn't a straight line. It's full of shifting markets, operational hurdles, and moments where you need to make big, sometimes uncomfortable decisions. T…
Read →Consistency beats hype. Clients > vanity metrics. If you only take one thing from this post, take that.…
Read →Building a business is hard. But wrecking your health, relationships, and sanity while doing it? That's not "part of the hustle" — it's just bad strategy.…
Read →When people think about building a business, they often imagine the high-adrenaline version: late nights, massive funding rounds, a few lucky breaks, and somehow ending u…
Read →We're entering a new era in accountancy — one where efficiency is no longer the competitive edge, because it's assumed. The real edge? Blending cutting-edge AI with high-…
Read →In the hustle and heart of the UK economy, there's a quiet force driving innovation, community resilience, and everyday progress: the sole trader. From local electricians…
Read →We've all experienced it. The supplier who promises incredible results but leaves you disappointed, the consultant who pledges dramatic growth yet barely delivers increme…
Read →We're often conditioned to say yes—yes to new opportunities, yes to clients, yes to projects. Yes becomes our default response, driven by the fear of missing out or disap…
Read →I've always admired rebels—the people who see the world differently, challenge the status quo, and refuse to follow paths just because others say they're the right ones.…
Read →If you've followed my work for a while, you'll know I'm passionate about making the complex straightforward. We often associate growth and progress with intricate strateg…
Read →One of the biggest challenges I've faced in business is balancing growth with maintaining exceptional service. It's easy to get caught up in acquisition mode—bringing in…
Read →Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a part of our everyday lives, from smart assistants to advanced data tools. However, there's a common misconception that AI is her…
Read →Running a business is no small feat. Add the complexities of managing chronic conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia, ADHD, or depression, and the c…
Read →Providing a world-class client experience is no longer optional—it's essential. My journey to building exceptional client relationships has been guided by a clear mission…
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