by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 20, 2023 | Business Value, Customer Experience, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
I spoke yesterday about two common mistakes I have been seing a lot – including going cheap on accounting and the books and neglecting existing customers.“Smart” MarketingAnother common mistake (and one I’ve made myself more than I care to admit) has to do with “smart...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Starting and growing a successful business is hard. There are many challenges, and making mistakes is inevitable.However, some mistakes are more significant than others and can have a significant impact on your success. As a business advisor, I’ve seen my share...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 18, 2023 | Business Value
Yesterday I spoke about the experience many of my Greek friends had with owning a family restaurant in the 1970s and 1980s.The biggest issue is that the restaurant business was mostly a cash business then and my friend’s parents found it difficult to hire people they...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 17, 2023 | Business Value
As you know, owning a business can be “exciting” but it requires hard work, often long hours, perseverance, and the dedication to turn your dream into a reality.But what does that mean? “Turning your dream into reality?”For many of you, it means being able to sell...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 14, 2023 | Business Value, Customer Experience, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
This is a copy of the 150th daily email I have just written.Many of you have been with me the entire time and I’m glad to see you still reading my daily blasts and enjoying them.So as we wind down this week, I wanted to take a moment to encourage you to reflect on...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 13, 2023 | Scaling the Business, Business Value, Dependency on Owner
It’s not a 10 day sprint, but I wanted to quickly share some tactics that could be a gamechanger to drive growth and save time.Streamline ProcessesSometimes we get caught up doing things the way we always have, so get out of any rut by finding processes where you can...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 12, 2023 | Scaling the Business
“What the Heck were you thinking?”Boy I felt stupid.One of the top directors of the company was on a call with me.I had just done something incredibly stupid – nearly criminal to be honest – but lucky for me1) it wasn’t criminal but a misunderstanding with a colleague...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 11, 2023 | Scaling the Business, Dependency on Owner
It was the Spring of 1983… and I was so proud of myself.James Bond had nothing on me.The building was already crowded with people outside and chatting to each other – oblivious to the April Chicago winds blowing with force – which to be honest, are what others...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 10, 2023 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Well how best to end this sprint but by talking about your legacy and how to successfully move on when the time comes to exit your business.As you know, planning is essential for success. But what you planning for the future of your business beyond your own...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 7, 2023 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
A tough part of running a business is learning how to effectively delegate tasks and give your team the power to handle everyday operations. Learning how to best free up your time, so you can focus on growing your business to new heights.Recognise the Importance of...
