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 […]
All hands on deck – 4 down-to-earth tips to chart a course for business success
A boat isn’t designed to sit in a harbour. In fact, it’s only usually making money when it’s out at sea, facing the weather. The story of your business success is no different. So although it seems we’re heading out in choppy waters all the time at the moment, now’s the time to trust your […]
How to grow your business and get your life back: a case study
What took one business owner from chaotically hitting a brick wall to calm and purposeful success? Join us as we reflect back on our work with one client, J. He approached us for business growth support which we jumped on board with but like many of our clients, what he thanked us for in the […]
What is the One Page Personal Plan? A get-your-life-back strategy
Here’s an honest question … Where do you see yourself in twenty years? How about five years – or even three months? What kind of balance and integration do you want to see in your life? What lights you up? What catches and keeps your interest? What makes you feel energised, peaceful and connected to […]