The Business Mastermind & Business Problems Solved
Lee is with Gavin Preston Business Strategist and Growth Expert who has extensive expertise and experience helping businesses to scale and grow.
In this time where for many small businesses it’s all about survival, they discuss the ways this can be achieved successfully with Gavin’s ‘Keep Your Boat Afloat – A Business Survival Guide for COVID19 Times’
We are all in a period of enforced change and the most important thing for any business is to be able to make it to the other side.
There is great content and practical advice in this episode listen in and find out how to survive and thrive moving forward.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The most important thing is to get your business out the other side so you can take advantage of the opportunities when the resurgence of the economy begins. Sometimes when you in the middle of everything it can be difficult to think rationally because you are in a flight or fight mode. Once you have established the basics you can move forwards People are now beginning to think about how they can use this time productively to be in the best position moving forward. People are on different parts of ‘the change curve’ created by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross. Some people have already moved to acceptance and are looking at opportunities whilst others are still in denial. Focus on small simple steps you can take every day to get back in control. The emotional journey of change is one where there is a grieving process that has to be experienced and moved through. People who have their own businesses are creative, flexible and like to solve a problem. This will be a defining moment for many businesses and there will be entrepreneurs who will find solutions that will move their businesses forward over the next 5 years. The pdf ‘Keep Your Boat Afloat – A Business Survival Guide for COVID19 Times’ provides the 8 steps any business needs to work through to be able to survive and then thrive as the opportunities come on the other side of this situation. The 8 steps; looking after your employees, cash strategies, ascertaining your supply chain, talking to your customers, Pivoting and adaptation and marketing along with community and mindset play a vital role in the survival of any business.
BEST MOMENTS
‘Sometimes when you are in the middle of everything it can be difficult to think rationally because you are in a flight or fight mode’
‘I have lived through the rise and demise of a business, I was the person centre stage with the suppliers, clients, staff and other stakeholder groups’
‘If you cut too deep and too soon you won’t have a business on the other side.
It’s about achieving the right balance’
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Business Problems Solved Podcast
The Business Mastermind Podcast
ABOUT THE HOST
For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.
Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.
CONTACT METHOD
You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194
Lee@leehoughton.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/
