Guides to download for FREE
I am passionate about helping small business owners achieve the best business for them - regardless of whether they are paying clients or not.
For that reason I have developed a series of free guides specifically aimed at people running owner managed businesses who need a helping hand.
The guides are in pdf format, but I have also covered some of the same topics in interviews broadcast on Glastonbury FM. The 'gfm' logo will appear against topics covered by interviews. Just download and enjoy!
Your guide to business planning
This business planning guide is designed to help you create a clear plan for your business. I hope you will find it spurs you on to planning for your business' success.
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Your guide to business confidence
A business's confidence is key to its success. This guide aims to identify what factors contribute to business confidence and how you can apply key tools to increase your confidence.
Your guide to starting a small business
Starting your own business is stressful but exciting and there are so many things to think about that it is easy to get overwhelmed. This guide is designed to help you set up your new business in a way which gives you the best chance of success.
Your guide to understanding business finances
We all go into business to make money. But many business owners do not understand enough about their business finances to know if they are making any money or not. This guide will help you to understand your business finances.
Your guide to pricing
Getting your pricing right is the key to building a profitable business. Charge too little and you will go out of business because you cannot pay the bills. Charge too much and you will go out of business because you won't sell anything. This guide will give you practical tips on how to price effectively.
Your guide to forecasting
Having a robust forecast can be an invaluable tool in managing your business finances. If done thoroughly it can show where deficits in cash flow may occur and give you a clear picture of the profits you may earn if your sales strategy is successful. This guide will help you understand how forecasting can work for you.
Your guide to getting paid
How to get paid quickly is a perenial problem for small businesses. This is a practical guide to help you ensure your company is not one of the thousands which go under purely because you aren't debt collecting effectively.
Your guide to time management
Time management is a challenge for every business owner. With so many calls on your time how do you prioritise when you should be doing which tasks? Or even, whether you should be doing them at all?