The BusinessFitness Blog
Thoughts on topics to help you make more of your business…
Cultivating Excellence: Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement in Your Business
“Every incremental improvement strengthens your company’s capabilities.” - Shigeo Shingo Introduction: The Power of Continuous Improvement Have you ever wondered how some companies manage to stay ahead of the curve...
Unlock Limitless Potential: Why a Growth Mindset is Essential for Business Success
“You can’t achieve new goals or move beyond your current circumstances unless you change.” - John C. Maxwell The Power of Continuous Improvement and the Growth Mindset Have you ever wondered what separates thriving...
Scaling for Success: Unleashing Growth and Profits in Your Business
“Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” - James Cash Penney In their insightful book, "Scale – Seven Principles to Grow Your Business and Get Your Life Back," Jeff Hoffman...
Price to Profit: Mastering Pricing Strategies for Enhanced Business Growth
“Customers will only buy your product if they believe that the value they’re receiving is greater than the price they’re paying; otherwise, why would they pay?” – Warren Buffett Imagine having a lever in your...
Navigating the Waters of Expense: Cost Management Techniques to Boost Profitability
“Cost is the bottom line of survival and success.” - Charles Noble Have you ever considered that your business's profitability could be leaking through unseen expenses? Imagine your business is a ship navigating...
Mastering Cash Flow: The Lifeblood of Your Business
“We were always focused on our profit and loss statement. But cash flow was not a regularly discussed topic. It was as if we were driving along, watching only the speedometer, when in fact we were running out of gas.”...
The Quarterly Review: Course Correction or Carry On? Maximising Growth and Profits in Your Business
"The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining." – John F. Kennedy With the end of a quarter, it's time to pause and reflect, not just on what the numbers and other information tell us but on what they...
Empowerment at the Core: Catalysts for Unleashing Your ‘A-Team’s’ Potential
"The best way to predict the future is to create it." - Peter Drucker Imagine a rugby team where each player embodies the pinnacle of athleticism, precision, and skill – a squad where every member is an A+...
Onboarding Excellence: Unlocking the Full Potential of Your New A-Team Hires
“I truly believe that onboarding is an art. Each new employee brings with them a potential to achieve and succeed. To lose the energy of a new hire through poor onboarding is an opportunity lost.” - Sarah Wetzel ...
Building Your Dream ‘A-Team’ – Hiring A+ Talent
“Hire character. Train skill.” - Peter Schultz In the quest for business success, the calibre of your team not only defines your current standing but also dictates your future trajectory. The magic ingredient?...
Building Trust: The Bedrock of a Thriving ‘A-Team’ Culture
"Without trust, it's impossible to create an environment where people feel secure enough to take risks and share their ideas." - Patrick Lencioni Imagine your business not just as a workplace, but an environment...
Building Resilient Teams: Leadership Strategies for Tough Times
"Everyone falls down. Getting back up is how you learn how to walk." – Walt Disney Imagine navigating a treacherous mountain hike with your team. The path is steep, the weather unpredictable, and unforeseen...