Blog
Preparing for Bumps in the Road
8th June 2021
One thing’s for sure, there’s no certainty when it comes to business! There are always going to be bumps in the road to overcome. So how can we make sure we’re prepared for as many eventualities as possible if the worst happens...
Your Standard Work Week
24th May 2021
In every business there’s a whole range of jobs that must be completed on a weekly basis. When you first start out the likelihood is that you’ll be juggling a lot of these jobs yourself. But as your business expands, how are you going to manage your time in an effective and sustainable way?
Your Day-to-Day Work
10th May 2021
As business owners there’s always so many pressures on our time and getting the balance right between working on versus working in our business can be pretty challenging. It’s important to feel like you’re in control of your day and not the other way around! So, let’s have a look at a few things you can have in place to make sure that's the case.
The Sustainable Business
26th April 2021
Sustainability is a word that’s bandied around a lot at present, with talk of sustainable processes, fashion, food and lifestyles. At Grant Jones we also understand the importance of sustainable practices within the internal structure of a business. Let’s take a look at the areas this covers...
An Attitude of Gratitude Goes a Long Way
12th April 2021
Having an attitude of gratitude in every area of your life has been proven to be hugely beneficial. While thinking grateful thoughts is great, actually taking that next step and putting some action and expression behind your gratitude makes it even more powerful.
Manage Your Contacts in a Systematic Way
29th March 2021
In the business world, you need to collect and manage a lot of information about your customers, prospects and referral sources. To do this effectively and efficiently it’s important to have a robust contact management system in place. But how do you choose the right one for your business...
Referrals – The Best Way to Get New Customers
15th March 2021
There’s no better way for any business to get new customers and build sales than by referrals. They are the lifeblood of a successful business. Not only are referrals the number one source of new business; they are the leading source of the best new business. So how do you go about getting them...
Building a Happy Team
2nd March 2021
Your business might provide the best product or service in the world, but if your team isn’t happy it will impact massively on the success of your business. A big step in building a happy team is making sure your people are able to contribute to the growth of your business and feel they are being listened to. But how do make this possible for them?
What’s Your Value Proposition?
15th February 2021
In the business world it’s almost unheard of not to have any competitors, which is why it’s so important to know why and how you’re different from other businesses. Done correctly, an effective value proposition can give you a huge advantage over your competitors. Let's have a look at how you can make sure your customers know you offer what they need...
The 80/20 Rule to Focus on Your Best Customers
1st February 2021
Have you heard of the 80/20 rule? Also known as the Pareto Principle, the 80/20 rule states that 20% of your activities generate 80% of your results. Let's take a look at how we can apply this rule with our customers and income...
