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The Profit First Pricing Test: Why Discounts Could Drain Your Business Before You Know It
You’re busy running a business, juggling expenses, payroll, and, of course, trying to make a profit. So when a client suggests discounting products to boost sales, your instinct might be, “Sounds like a quick win.” But here’s the catch: not every dollar that comes in counts the same.
How to Break Your Pricing Blind Spot and Unlock Growth
If you’re hesitating to raise your prices, it’s rarely the market holding you back. More often, it’s a mindset bottleneck—specifically, how you see and communicate your value. As a business coach, I’ve seen owners stuck in cost-plus pricing blind spots, overlooking the bigger growth opportunity by not framing their prices around the value they create.
Why “Doing It Myself” Is Slowing Your Business (And How to Fix It)
Why Doing It Yourself Isn’t Always the Fastest Way You’ve probably caught yourself thinking: “If I just do this myself, it’ll be quicker and done right.” That nagging feeling that you’d get it done faster—and better—can be a trap. But is speed the whole story? What...
Turn Your Accounting Data Into an AI CFO (No New Software Required)
You run a successful business, but your finances? They’re a headache. You spend hours trying to understand cash flow, figure out which expenses are costing you the most, or plan for the lean months—all while juggling everything else.
Are the 3 I’s Holding You Back ?
Once upon a time, the 3 R’s—reading, writing, and ’rithmetic—were considered the foundation of a solid education. Master those, and you have the tools to navigate the world with some competence and confidence. Today, those basics still matter. But when it comes to growth—in business and in life—it’s often not a lack of knowledge or intelligence that slows us down.
HELP!! My sales are growing, but my cash flow sucks….
You just landed a big new contract. Sales are climbing, orders are pouring in, and on paper, things look great. But why does your bank balance still feel like your pants are too tight? This is a classic dilemma for growing businesses, especially when volume doubles or triples overnight. Without careful cash management, that growth can become a trap.
Retiring to New Zealand? What Canadian Expats Need to Know About CPP and OAS
New Zealand is an increasingly popular retirement destination for Canadians. With its stunning landscapes, mild climate, excellent healthcare, and relaxed lifestyle, it's easy to see why. But before you pack your bags, there's one big question you need to answer: What...
Can You Grow Your Business Without Growing Your Expenses? Yes — Here’s How
One of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship is that as your business grows, your expenses must grow too. More staff, more software, more subscriptions, more stress—it’s a pattern many owners fall into without noticing. But what if you could break that cycle? What if every dollar of growth didn’t automatically trigger higher overhead?
Dext’s Latest Features: Making Bookkeeping Faster, Smarter, and More Convenient for Small Business Owners
As a small business owner, every minute matters—and managing receipts, invoices, and financial documents shouldn’t slow you down. Dext continues to innovate with new features that streamline bookkeeping, improve accuracy, and make collaboration with your accountant easier than ever.
Empathy + Accountability: The Leadership Power Couple!
Why one fuels performance—and the other quietly burns it down. Accountability gets a bad reputation, mostly because we tend to use it like an emergency brake: we yank on it only when something goes wrong. Empathy, meanwhile, is sometimes dismissed as a “soft skill,” something we sprinkle on top of real management work.
