“What do I do first?” This was a question asked by an overwhelmed business owner recently. Whether a Founder, a Managing Director, or maybe a solo...
Forget The Firefighting – Do This First
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Small Business Owners
Total Shutdown: Building a Business That Operates Without You
Monday 28th April was an interesting day! Around 11.30am local time (where I am in Portugal), the power in our home cut out; this is not entirely...
9 Things I Got Wrong About Success (And Why I’m Grateful I Did)
Every so often, I take time out to reflect on the things we beat ourselves up for as business owners, as people - the so-called mistakes and...
Grow Your Business With Soul
When we talk about business growth, we usually talk about more. More sales. More hustle. More complexity. Using core values as a means of...
The Compass Every Business Owner Needs
Have you ever faced a decision in your business and not known how to make a decision on fixing it, never mind the what and when to fix? To gain...
Avoid Costly Blind Spots and Accelerate Your Business Growth
In time of frustration, it's crucial to continually identify why you are frustrated with your business and how to take the right action to fix the...
Starting 2025 Fresh – A Note From Nuvem9’s CEO
While working last week I had a Spotify playlist churning some great songs from the 1980s (showing my age!). Prince’s Purple Rain came on and it...
How to reach sales targets each quarter
What should small businesses look at to refine their sales and pipeline process for maximum success? Once that's identified, how do you actually...
How to Assess a Revenue Forecast for Small Businesses
At the start of each month, accountants are working hard on preparing Management Accounts and bespoke commentaries for clients, which for us here at...
Small Business Themes in 2024 – Thoughts From Our CEO
I’m back in the business this week after an enjoyable break in Budapest. A really wonderful city stacked with history, some very traumatic, and a...
The 3 Step Method Business Owners Can Use to Balance Work & Holiday
We're officially in holiday season now, with many people taking time off over the summer. It's easy to say we're going to switch off on holiday, but...