Stuck on a Hamster Wheel? Is Your Business Too Dependent on You?
As the Easter holidays approach, many business owners start thinking about taking time off. But here’s the question: can you truly switch off, confident that your business will run smoothly in your absence? If the answer is no, you may be trapped in the Hub-and-Spoke model—a business structure that depends entirely on you. While it […]
🎶 From Hymn Books to Business Harmony: The Power of SOPs.
Growing up, our school assemblies were a lesson in unity. Every morning, we’d open our SOP: “Songs of Praise” hymn books, and regardless of who led, we’d all sing from the same sheet. It wasn’t just about the music; it was about structure, consistency, and enabling anyone to lead seamlessly. Fast forward to the business […]
From Operator to Owner: Why Great Systems Beat “A-Players” Every Time
Did you know that businesses which can operate effectively without their owner for three months are twice as likely to receive an acquisition offer exceeding 6x EBITDA? (Source: Value Builder Analytics from 80,000+ businesses). Kristie Shifflette’s journey with Orangetheory Fitness, as highlighted by Value Builder, illustrates this perfectly. Initially, Kristie handled everything herself – marketing, […]
