Five reminders to beat the mid-year slump
Anxious that it’s June and you’re not on track to meet your business goals this year? We share 5 powerful ways to get yourself back in the driving seat As we slip into June, it’s natural to reflect on the goals we set at the beginning of the year. If this brings you a wave […]
AI strategy for leadership: how to optimise tech for a more human approach
Can AI make you a more human leader? Dive with us into AI strategy for leadership with podcast guest Geoff Woods, author of the AI-Driven leader. Still using AI just as a productivity shortcut to clean up emails or summarise long documents? If so, you could be leaving commercial value (and peace of mind) on […]
Too small for purpose? Think again.
Think your business is too small for purpose-driven strategy? Think again. Discover how aligning your values and community unlocks sustainable growth for you and others. We know from our work that values and ambitions aren’t just for big organisations: they form the core of any business, regardless of size. But when you’re eager to scale […]
How to stay relevant in the age of AI: the 3-question stress test every business should take
The world we operate in today is unrecognisable from five years ago, so the greatest risk to an ambitious business owner isn’t lack of knowledge or effort — it’s lack of adaptability. The half-life of business skills has plummeted from ten years to just four and the figure is dropping fast. Anyone still functioning on […]
Set the theme for 2026: one of the best scaling strategies for SMEs
If you’re eager to scale, it’s easy to enter a new year full of ideas and ambition. Unfortunately, a feeling of pressure and uncertainty also sneaks in when you’re not looking. So what can you do to make sure you don’t lose momentum? We’ve found that growth brings complexity, and complexity often brings scattered priorities. […]
Four winning business resilience strategies for SMEs
If times are tough for large organisations, what chance do small businesses have? Surprisingly, the answer is: a very good one. Resilience isn’t just for global giants with deep pockets; small businesses have unique advantages that allow them not only to survive but thrive when conditions are challenging. In a recent conversation with Sri Kaza, […]
Learn how to grow a business and protect cash flow with Scaling Up co-author Alan Miltz.
Cash: one of the four essential elements you need to scale a business successfully. But how do you grow a business and protect cash flow when transformation draws so critically on all your resources? How to not grow broke Cash savvy is essential in today’s economy. With economic growth slowing, rising employee costs, the unpredictable […]
Are introverts the best networkers and what can extroverts learn from them?
Introverts excel at networking because they focus on meaningful connections rather than working the room. They have more dopamine receptors, so their social batteries drain quickly; instead of endless small talk, they engage in deep conversations and follow up afterwards. Extroverts can learn from this by prioritising quality over quantity: arriving early, aiming for a […]
How to be a better leader: 7 lessons in leadership through the lens of experience
In a recent episode of the Sparks by Ignium podcast, host Phil Rose sat down with global leadership expert Mark Fritz to unpack decades of hard-earned wisdom. Drawing on a career that spanned 25 years as a senior leader at Kodak, he’s now an author, coach and speaker with engagements in over 50 countries. Mark […]
Lessons on how to scale your business from our first 100 podcast episodes
Spotting the trends in the world around you gives you the edge when it comes to survival and growth. It’s no different than when you want to scale your business. If you feel like you’ve reached the tipping point where transformation is the only inevitable way forward, it can often be scary to break new […]