Why founders are miserable running their own companies

Why founders are miserable running their own companies

Published 21 August 2026

See why constant checking, laptop holidays and founder dependence make running your own company miserable.

Rebuild your cashflow

Rebuild Your Cashflow

Published 9 July 2026

Find the seven numbers trapping cash in invoices, stock and payment terms, then reclaim it without chasing sales.

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Why the Gallup Q12 is the best tool for growth

Published 20 November 2023

Want growth? Start with your people. Gallup Q12 cuts the fluff and tells you what actually drives performance.

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What is ‘Profit Per X’ (and Why is it Powerful?)

Published 20 November 2023

Profit per X forces focus. Find your key lever, double down, and stop chasing every shiny growth distraction.

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How To Write a Powerful BHAG For Your Business

Published 20 November 2023

A BHAG should scare you and inspire you. Here’s how to craft one that pulls your business forward.

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The four super-powers that great managers need

Published 20 November 2023

Great managers aren’t born. They’re built. Master these four superpowers or keep spinning your wheels.

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How an activity fit map will set your business apart from your competitors

Published 20 November 2023

Want to stand out? Map what you’re great at. And ruthlessly ditch the rest. That’s strategy, not just busywork.

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What Is Core Purpose In Business (And How Do You Find It?)

Published 20 November 2023

Define your core purpose to inspire, align, and drive meaningful business growth.

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One-Page Strategic Plan template: download and complete your OPSP

Published 20 November 2023

Download a blank One-Page Strategic Plan, compare a completed example, and check that your goals, quarterly priorities and owners give the leadership team a plan it can use.

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The importance of core competencies and what they mean for business growth?

Published 20 November 2023

Core competencies aren’t buzzwords. They’re what you do better than anyone else. Nail them, or get lost in the noise.

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How measuring your ‘labour efficiency ratio’ will drive your profits higher

Published 20 November 2023

Want higher profits? Track your Labour Efficiency Ratio. It’s not sexy, but it’s stupidly effective.

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Why your weekly leadership meetings feel like productive theatre (and how Level 10 meetings fix them)

Published 23 August 2023

Turn weekly status theatre into decisions, named commitments and honest accountability with a disciplined Level 10 agenda.