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

Sri Kaza and Phil Rose discussing business resilience strategies for SMEs on the Sparks by Ignium podcast

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]