Is it weak to ask for help?

June 15, 2021 Melanie Folkes-Mayers

When you have a business challenge is your first thought, ‘How can I fix it?’ or ‘Who can help me fix it?’

I’ll bet you generally go into the solve-it mode, I used to do that too…and being totally transparent sometimes I still do!

As an entrepreneur, it can be difficult to release the reins and allow others to work on your ‘business baby’. You’ve put so much into building up your business you want everything to be perfect.

The whole idea of hiring and building a team is to free you up to do the high-value stuff, like speaking with potential clients and delivering excellence to your paying clients.

Get our tips for getting the help you need, so that you can focus on taking your business to the next level.

Are you constructively nosy

October 6, 2020 Melanie Folkes-Mayers

Being nosy doesn’t have to be negative, asking the right questions will get you the information that you need to build your team and prepare them and your business for the next level.

Managers, the new poor relation?

January 10, 2019 Melanie Folkes-Mayers

Often amazing staff are promoted to management roles with no training or previous experience.

Assuming that an individual who is great at achieving their individual targets, will be equally efficient when leading a team, is risky, Read Gils story and see if your managers need some support and training before its too late.

Are you always getting excuses?

October 24, 2018 Melanie Folkes-Mayers

Being able to trust your team to get on with things, while you get on with the CEO tasks that you have is vital. If you don’t have time to plan for growth, it won’t happen. And keeping track of what everybody is supposed to be working on, is time consuming and exhausting, not to mention the fact that most people don’t react well to micro management.

Delegate or Drown

August 24, 2017 Melanie Folkes-Mayers

Every entrepreneur has more work than hours in the day, but how do you work out when you need to get some help to allow you to focus on the things that matter, in the business and personally. Find out here ...

Sure you want to be called a Leader?

August 17, 2017 Melanie Folkes-Mayers

How do you deal with disappointment? Are you paralyzed by the fear that you may be doing the wrong thing? Learn how to build your leadership muscle ...

You're not a Coach!

August 10, 2017 Melanie Folkes-Mayers

Learn how to Coach, Mentor and Influence. The skills that every entrepreneur needs to build team and client relationships

Are you a Leader or a Follower?

August 3, 2017 Melanie Folkes-Mayers

Do you know what skills you need to develop to be an awesome leader? Can you take your staff, clients, family and friends with you on your business journey?