Profitable Growth

Profitable growth

The point is not to grow a business, but rather to grow a profitable one, And to do that a business needs firm foundations, inspirational intentions, a strategy to stick to and execution, execution, execution. Julia Bickerstaff will look at some of the very real challenges to profitable growth and provide some practical advice.

It’s my business but do I have to run it?

Author: Julia Bickerstaff on 18 August 2010

I recently met a guy, Oliver, running a decent sized – and profitable – business, but not enjoying it. He reminded me of a chap, Max, I met a few years back in a similar situation.

Need to raise capital for your business? Maybe try a strategic alliance instead.

Author: Julia Bickerstaff on 11 August 2010

I heard a great story the other day about a small business that needed to raise capital to grow.

I want to put together an advisory board. Please help!

Author: Julia Bickerstaff on 4 August 2010

I want to put together an advisory board but the few people I have approached have been hesitant about the time involved and the ramifications. Help!

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What can we do to free up cash?

Author: Julia Bickerstaff on 28 July 2010

We are growing fast and need cash but are reluctant to saddle ourselves with big borrowings. What can we do to free up cash from within our business?

I've had some feedback that our receptionist isn't great. What should I do?

Author: Julia Bickerstaff on 7 July 2010

I've had some feedback that our receptionist isn't great. We can't afford to pay her much. What should I do?

Should we pursue small revenue opportunities or stick to our main game?

Author: Julia Bickerstaff on 30 June 2010

There are some small revenue opportunities we could pursue, good ideas but not core to our business. Should we do them or stick to our main game?
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I'm thinking of starting a new business in a new industry. Help!
Author: Julia Bickerstaff on 23 June 2010

I'm thinking of re-inventing myself by starting a new business in a new industry. What chance do I have of success?
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Should I cut some customer support costs?
Author: Julia Bickerstaff on 16 June 2010

We are short of cash and my accountant is suggesting I cut some customer support costs. I'm not so sure. Help!
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Can I be successful and stay small?
Author: Julia Bickerstaff on 9 June 2010

The prospect of running a big business doesn't excite me. Can I be successful and stay small?
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We can't agree on the future. Is our partnership doomed?
Author: Julia Bickerstaff on 2 June 2010

We started our business as equal partners and we've been very successful. But now we can't agree on the future. Is our partnership doomed?
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