Business without BS

I was recently interviewed by Aveline Clarke of the 6Star Business Network. “What an inspiring conversation I had with one of my co-hosts, Joanne Brooks! I loved this conversation so much, and you’ll soon see why. From her early challenges of shyness and being forced to put herself ‘out there’, she has been incredibly successful by mastering some key characteristics of success - including the art of collaboration.” Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 06:44 - her journey begins 08:08 - the magic outcome of being persistent 11:52 - the overnight success that took 30 years 16:16 - when she had to fire 100 staff 25:36 - the struggle when purpose is missing 32:00 - what 6 Star means to her 42:25 - the Collaboration magic plus much more… Enjoy!

It's unusual to hear a business owner say they enjoy their company's financials, and we're always wondering why? The financials can provide your company with possibilities that you never considered. They may educate and highlight areas of the company where more care is required.

In today's podcast Nick and Joanne share their tips on how to bring joy to your financials and make it feel less like a chore. It's time to get excited about money!

There is no handbook to running a successful company, and vital information may be overlooked on occasion. The number is one thing that should never be neglected, especially the company's profit and loss statement. This is an important aspect of your business that must be reviewed on a regular basis to determine whether or not the firm is actually profitable.

Unfortunately, even if business owners complete this form correctly, they will inevitably commit a number of common errors. In Today's episode, Nick and Joanne discuss what these blunders are and how we may prevent them so that we know exactly how much money the company is earning.

If you want to operate a business, you must become a control freak about your numbers. It's all about the budget. You can't just throw money at an issue in hopes of fixing it. Instead of running your business into the ground, you need to be methodical and aware of your finances so that you may eventually turn a profit.

We are ecstatic about this week's episode, because it is when our founder, Nick, shines! He enjoys analysing the numbers and coming up with new methods to help the company. This is a conversation that every business owner should listen to!

We all know that our business needs a brand, but does the business owner need a personal brand too? Or can they simply just be the face of their business without any additional social media and content. 

Today's podcast episode is heating up, as Nick and Joanne debate the advantages and disadvantages of having a personal brand and running a business. Why some individuals see the uplift in terms of improving the business, while others have trouble seeing how piggy-backing on a company's brand to build one's own personal brand might be hazardous.

To be successful in business, most people agree that sales are the most important aspect of your journey since without them you have no business. However, in the early phases of your company's evolution, it takes a lot of time and effort to perfect the art of selling your goods or service.

In today's show, Nick and Joanne debunk sales myths while also offering advice on how to hone your skill at finding a consumer and selling to them. They offer their suggestions for making an impact and regaining that client for future sales.

Starting a company may be costly, since there are so many things to think about - products, website, marketing, and so on. We at Navig8biz want to teach you how to not only budget and prepare for these expenditures but also how to generate the cash necessary to get your business started and operating.

On this episode, Nick and Joanne discuss where to invest your startup's funds, how to allocate them effectively within your organisation, and when not to use the entire budget on marketing (that may not be the best area of expenditure).

Now, more than ever, it is critical to be aware of the ideas you absorb and the negativity you filter out. This is always simple to say but difficult to do because the negative energy might come from close friends, family, or coworkers at times. We can not emphasise how important this is when starting a business since because this journey will include extreme highs and lows that you need to be prepared for.

In today's episode Joanne and Nick discuss all the different types of negative energy that you need to filter out of your life to create a growth mindset. They retell their personal moments when they have needed to conjure up that fire in the belly and reignite their passion for the business.

We are guessing that when you hear the word "debt," your first thoughts are unpleasant. However, what if you have been believing the propaganda about the benefits and disadvantages of debt, without realising what advantages come with having it?

In today's episode, the creator of Navi8biz discusses one of Nick's favourite themes: debt and how it may be utilised for good rather than evil. They explain how a shift in perspective might be the make or break moment for your company.

Do you ever think about the external elements that might have an impact on the brand's future while you run your company? Even if your company is a local cafe, you must be aware of current trends since your business operates in a continuous worldwide market.

In this episode, Nick and Joanne discuss their industry knowledge and how they have managed to stay on top of the ever-changing business environment. The pair discusses why keeping your finger on the pulse of the global market is beneficial for your company in the long run.