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 | 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....
by Douwe Hoogstra | Jul 8, 2021 | Business, Mindset
Case Study – Weinbox Builders, Cambridge NZ By Douwe Hoogstra We take a holistic approach to business coaching. This includes support to take bold action so you can have the business and life you love. I choose to work with small business owners because...
by Douwe Hoogstra | Jul 1, 2021 | Business, Mindset
What does being bold mean to you? This is a question I ask a lot. Everyone has a least some idea of what it would mean to go after stuff. To do things in the business. To do things in life. To give it more. To do things bigger and better. To live a life in alignment...
