9 smart ways to get the most out of meetings
Veteran financier Ray Dalio has been in every kind of meeting: the good, the bad and the ugly. Here’s how he keeps his meetings focused and productive. In 1974, Ray Dalio founded the hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, and it’s now the world’s largest, managing roughly $160 billion. Here…
Improving your business decision making skills
by Srini Pillay for The Harvard Business Review. We are faced with the need to make decisions every day. Should we bring product A or B to market? Which marketing strategy should we use? Of the choices that we have available, who is the best…
Insights into becoming more resilient
One key business skill that is frequently over-looked is resilience. Being in business is an ever-changing journey, as markets wax and wane and industries evolve with technology – and all businesses face challenges that test the mettle of owners and managers. We liked these 8…
Business Books to help you get ahead In 2018
Entrepreneur published this list of the top 28 books for business professionals to read in 2018. “Reading has been noted as one of the primary habits of ultra-successful people, with magnates like Warren Buffett reading hundreds of pages each day and Bill Gates consuming numerous books…
Dealing with the causes of stress in your worklife
We thought there was a lot to think about in this article on work stress by Leo Babauta on Zen Habits. After outlining a list of common stress causes, Leo begins to address how to deal with the stress, listing three key steps: “First, you…
Personal happiness and a meaningful career
Written by Nick Kershaw, Prime Strategies Business Consultant Achieving work-life balance & satisfaction Obviously most people want to achieve both a successful career and a wonderful personal life simultaneously, but this so difficult for many of us. Why? I think we spend far too much…
Expert tips for Cash Flow Management
Written by Prime Strategies Business Advisor, Rob Drower. Cash is “King”. Banks report that of businesses that fail, a large proportion of these are due to poor Cash Flow Management. This does not mean to say that the businesses concerned are not making a profit. Often…
A master guide to efficient stock taking
Regular stock takes are extremely beneficial in helping streamline inventory management, optimise productivity and boost profitability. It is advantageous to the business to ensure all stock can be accurately counted, tracked and traced throughout every stage of the inventory process by giving an accurate accounting…
7 strategies to get your team to keep their promises
Great businesses are built on teams that take full ownership of individual responsibilities. Too many businesses let people slide by partially doing things, and accepting excuses for delays and mistakes that could have been avoided. A culture of accountability is one of the most valuable…
5 Super Skills for Smart Time Management
Using time intentionally means you will achieve more and enjoy yourself more fully in your work and life, every day. Steps to effective time management More effective use of your time with people More effective use of your time on projects and related activities Knowing…