Inspiration
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When is the best time to develop a Business Plan?
I get asked ‘When is the best time to develop a Business Plan?’ all the time. End of the year? Early in the new year? In line with the financial year/ year end? These are all right and they are all wrong. There’s a Chinese proverb that states the best time to plant a tree […]
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Grant funding to support your business growth – new programme
There is a new grant funding stream available to support SMEs with their business growth agenda in West Yorkshire (Kirklees, Calderdale, Wakefield, Bradford, Leeds)* and beyond. 2024 is going to be tough for sure but there is no doubt that for a majority of SMEs with a plan, focus and clarity, there are opportunities out […]
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Why your team needs tough love
When business owners start out, they often don’t have sufficient experience of managing a team. And any experience they do have is usually from a larger or even corporate business where the people dynamics, challenges and rules of engagement are vastly different. Some small business owners therefore feel that they need to ‘mother’ their first […]
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Food4Thought breakfast events testimonial
Hear what our guests had to say after attending our Food4Thought breakfast events with Tendo. Running a business is tough and without the right plan, the right support and the right focus, it’s easy to become trapped. When you get to this stage, you often feel overwhelmed, stuck or uncertain as a business owner. That’s […]
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Should I start my own business?
I am often asked “Should I start my own business?” and my stock answer is usually “NO!” The main reason that I say no is that if you are asking the question, there is clearly some doubt, which means that you are not certain that the benefits are going to outweigh the negatives. There’s a […]
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The importance of purpose in Business Planning
Crafting a business plan is akin to setting sail on a grand voyage or a long journey. And just like any seasoned captain will tell you, it all begins with a clear destination – your purpose. Your business purpose is the North Star that guides every decision, navigates challenges, and propels you forward. The Business […]
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Why business owners should never stop learning
I was recently with a high growth client talking about an alternative CRM marketing system. Our meeting finished at 11:00. He messaged me at 14:30 to say he had signed up for a trial of the software, loaded some contacts, sent an email campaign and compared the stats with his current system. The new one […]
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The benefits of a Business Mentor
The benefits of a Business Mentor In the fast-paced world of running a small business, having a Business Mentor can make all the difference between success and failure. A Business Mentor plays a multifaceted role in guiding and supporting the growth of your business. Let’s dive into the three essential aspects of their roles as […]
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The importance of future-proofing for an SME Business
I was with a high growth client earlier this week discussing systems and team performance. In high growth SME businesses, systems run the business and people run the systems.We were discussing recruitment and agreed that any recruiting should be done so, not with 2023 needs in mind, but with the (turnover, profit, product mix, efficiency […]
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