Dealing with Opportunity: The Simple Question that Will Make Every Business Decision Easier

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

How would you define the entrepreneurial spirit? Would it be the ability to zone in on problems and provide solutions? Would it be the knack of finding exactly the right product that flies off the shelves as soon as it’s stocked? Or would it be a flair for marketing and salesmanship? Well, all of those… The post Become a Go-Giver with Bob Burg appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.

When running a small business, it can be hard to say no to new opportunities that present themselves. Your friends and colleagues will always be introducing their latest ideas to you and deciding which ones are deserving of your time can be tough. Entrepreneurs are like magpies, dazzled by the latest shiny new object. We… The post Dealing with Opportunity: The Simple Question that Will Make Every Business Decision Easier appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.

Running a small business at the same time as looking after a family can place huge demands on your time. Add in a couple of hours a week (if you’re lucky!) for yourself and there really isn’t a great deal of time to deal with anything unexpected or urgent. If something like that occurs, something… The post Productivity Optimisation – A Mindset, Not a Technique appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.

How many things are you focusing on right now? If you’re anything like most other entrepreneurs, it is probably far too many and it still might not feel like it’s enough. This magpie syndrome that most of us have is both a gift and a curse. We’re idea machines, but it can be so tough… The post Focus Pocus – The Magic in a Customised Focus Process appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.

Regardless of who you are or what you do, there are going to be times when you get stuck. It’s an inevitable part of life that everyone goes through from time to time. What’s not inevitable however, is getting unstuck. Some people just can’t get going again and others can’t even tell that they are… The post Become Deeply Effective with This Powerful Perception Shift appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.

Creating a business is one thing, but growing a business is quite another. Very few of us are content with ticking along. We all want to experience as much growth as we can and we want to achieve it as quickly as possible. We’ll often try lots of different things to make this happen, but… The post Kickstart Your Business Growth with 3 Personal Tweaks appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.

The interconnected world of today has made living our lives and running our businesses a lot more straightforward. Keeping up with international clients, monitoring cash flow and sharing ideas with colleagues are just some of the business activities that can be handled at the touch of a button. However, as we become more connected, we… The post Secrets from The Dark Side of the Web appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.

If you were asked to think of adjectives that best describe the experience of being a small business owner, what would come to mind? Easy? Peaceful? Relaxing? Not likely! Entrepreneurship is inextricably linked with stress, late nights and burnout. Of course, there’s a huge amount of positives that go with being your own boss and… The post Creating Emotional Resilience for Long Term Success appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.

When most of us think of happiness, there are two words that often creep into our minds. ‘If’ and ‘when’. If I can achieve x% growth this year, I will be happy. When I reach x amount of clients, I will be happy. Amongst small business owners, happiness is always seen as a destination, somewhere… The post Happiness Before Success, and the Surprising Results! appeared first on Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith.