by Douwe Hoogstra | Oct 4, 2022 | Business
Are you short of staff? It’s probably the #1 challenge for many small business owners right now. You can’t grow without having staff. You’ve got a lot of work on the books, and potentially a lot of profit to make. But if you’ve not got the staff, your...
by Douwe Hoogstra | Oct 1, 2022 | Business, Mindset
Not a walk in the park Running a business can put relationships under severe strain, especially when you’re in business with your life partner! I’m talking from experience here, having owned and operated a restaurant with my ex-wife and later a veterinary clinic with...
by Douwe Hoogstra | Jul 20, 2022 | Business, Mindset
Ready to sell your business? In this environment? A number of business owners are ready to move on, but the last couple of years have been extremely tough going, and it seems like there’s worse to come! The economy is in turmoil, inflation’s up, the government moves...
by Douwe Hoogstra | Nov 9, 2021 | Business
Top 15 questions business owners should ask themselves – if they want to grow their business – by Douwe Hoogstra As small business owners, we don’t ask ourselves enough questions that really make us think. What questions would make you squirm and want to...
by Douwe Hoogstra | Sep 6, 2021 | Business, Mindset
How to Beat the Covid Blues – by Douwe Hoogstra If you feel like you have to dig deep to stay positive and find the motivation to stick to your routine in these challenging times, you’re not alone. A new, super infectious strain of Covid-19 is out in the...
by Douwe Hoogstra | Jul 26, 2021 | Business, Mindset
The Business Owners’ Mindset Pitfalls Starting out in business almost always begins as an exciting and liberating journey. Being your own boss is a fantastic option for forward thinking, hardworking, passion-driven individuals who are not afraid of taking risks....
