Give Them the Fish

Hey, Mark here with a quick update about this evergreen interview series and my other podcast, The Podcast Accelerator (https://www.markasquith.com/listen).

“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” We’ve all heard that expression, haven’t we? And it’s a great saying when it comes to the benefits of education and passing on the skills that have served you well. As… The post Give Them the Fish appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.

The growth of the tech startup scene over the last decade has brought the idea of the pivot to the attention of entrepreneurs worldwide. A company pivots when it moves from one business model to another. Uber, YouTube and Twitter are just a few of the big names that came about when their creators pivoted… The post Killing Your Business: How to Emotionally Deal with a Pivot appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.

Taking out a loan can be daunting process. Whether it’s a mortgage for your first home or a new car, there are a lot of details to keep in mind when looking for the best possible financing option. When applying for a loan for your small business, it can be even more confusing. You may… The post Shark Bait – Finding the Right Finance for Your Small Business appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.

What processes have you got in place in your small business? If there’s just yourself or a couple of others, it might not seem like you need any. After all, you know what you’re doing and you know who you’ve been dealing with recently. But, what happens if one you is stuck at home for… The post Super Joe Pardo’s Processes Playbook appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.

As entrepreneurs, we’re always on the lookout for additional revenue streams to bolster our main sources of income. In the early days, it may be through necessity as we’re trying to raise funds for our small businesses, but whatever stage we’re at, it’s always good to have different ways of bringing in cash. If these… The post Developing a Secondary Income Stream from a Surprising Source appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.

There may come a time when you feel it is the right time to sell your business and move on. Perhaps you’ve got a new project in mind, fancy a change of location or have some personal matters to focus on. Whatever the reason may be, you want to make sure that you are able… The post The Secrets to Preparing Your Business for Sale with Ace Chapman appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.

We’ve all had those lightbulb moments, haven’t we? Maybe we’ve been in the shower, working out at the gym or sat stuck in traffic. A solution to a problem you’ve faced has come to mind, or a new and improved way of handling a process has just popped into your head. We often get wrapped… The post How do I know that there’s a demand for my product in the marketplace? appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.

Crowdfunding, as a concept, is something that many of us have an understanding of through platforms such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo. People around the world can check out a campaign and if they like what they see, they can help fund the project. Usually the person or team behind the campaign will offer a variety… The post Crowd Funding Uncovered: The Secrets to Successful Campaigns appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.

Maintaining a healthy cash flow is absolutely essential for a small business to survive. It sounds so strange to have to say that, but if it’s so obvious, why do so many of us get into trouble when it comes to cash flow? Why aren’t we more aware of where we stand financially? What are… The post Stay on top of your cashflow: grow your small business with Gary Turner, MD of Xero appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.