May 30th, 2024 Doug Thorpe
We all have dreams, aspirations, and a desire to grow. But sometimes, navigating the path towards those goals can feel overwhelming. Life throws us curveballs, and internal struggles can cloud our judgment. This is where the classic SWOT analysis steps in, offering a powerful framework for personal growth and success mapping. SWOT: A Strategic Tool […]
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May 27th, 2024 Faris Aranki
Not everything goes according to plan when you run a small business Who doesn’t love a bank holiday? When you are an employee, it’s basically like a free day-off but, when you run your own start-up, bank holidays are quite a weird sensation. As a start-up founder, you feel a bit guilty taking a day-off but, even […]
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May 18th, 2024 Faris Aranki
Anyone for a kiss? How much on an average day do you spend thinking about your tongue? 10 seconds? 1 minute maybe? 5 mins max? I suspect I go whole days never even thinking about it. Well this week, it was occupying my thoughts 99% of the time. Why? Last weekend I fell ill and caught a virus that caused […]
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May 17th, 2024 Doug Thorpe
If you’ve ever envisioned yourself as a successful business leader, shaping a company’s future and reaping the rewards of your hard work, then you’ve come to the right place. The journey to business ownership is full of exciting opportunities, and it all starts with finding the perfect business to buy. You’ll discover many possibilities in […]
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May 13th, 2024 Doug Thorpe
Diverse employees team listening to coworker at corporate meeting in office, colleagues workers involved in briefing, brainstorming discussing project strategy, sharing ideas, partners negotiating ” data-medium-file=”https://dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/admanity-173657588_l-650×433.webp” data-large-file=”https://dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/admanity-173657588_l-1024×683.webp” /> Empathy – it’s a leadership buzzword thrown around a lot. But what does it truly mean to lead with empathy? Sure, it involves understanding emotions and perspectives. […]
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May 8th, 2024 Doug Thorpe
If you are thinking about making a change at work, at home or for yourself, don’t take the scenic route. We’ve all done it. You went on a trip. Somewhere along the way you see signs for the scenic route. So you take a detour. You begin traveling down smaller, winding roads. You see fewer […]
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May 4th, 2024 Christine Campbell Rapin
Two Things predict your revenue in the next 90 days: ➡️How many people you are meeting and how many offers you are making. Sales is the oxygen in your business. It really is that simple. Helping business owners to convert more clients is the key results clients are seeking and enjoy when they choose to […]
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April 28th, 2024 Faris Aranki
Your relationship to food and exercise is an often-forgotten part of running a small business and this has massive implications for your weight The scales never lie I’ve never been a skinny person. As a kid, I was what would politely be called “cuddly”. At my peak I must have weighed close to 120kg and had a 46 […]
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April 27th, 2024 Doug Thorpe
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April 22nd, 2024 Doug Thorpe
As businesses across the globe begin to ponder their choices for reopening in a post-COVID-19 world, people will be faced with choices. While governmental restrictions dictate some of those choices, it appears all other choices will be left up to the owner/manager. Are you ready to take a chance? The choices will involve taking chances. […]
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