The Sanzman Business Blog

Solopreneurs and Holiday Working

Solopreneurs and Holiday Working

Having just returned from an excellent holiday (in Mauritius; highly recommended), I was thinking back to how I managed my business while I was away. This made me think about work-life balance and, in particular, holiday-work balance! So, is it the same for everyone...

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What is a Business Plan?

What is a Business Plan?

What is it and why do we (Business Owners) need one? An effective way of defining goals and the steps required to reach them. It’s a roadmap to where your business is heading! It spells out Purpose, Vision and means of Operation It is a Communication Tool for...

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Do Sporty People Make Good Business People?

Do Sporty People Make Good Business People?

I’ve always been fascinated by this question and, many years ago, my employer did actually recruit sporty team players! So, I thought I would delve into this in a bit more detail, under the following headings: Teamwork. Yes, there are individual sports but generally...

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Who needs a Business Mentor? Part3

Who needs a Business Mentor? Part3

So, have you found yourself procrastinating over an issue or a decision?  Do you always tackle the quick & easy issues first and leave those tricky ones for another day? Do you want to develop or expand your business? Quite probably yes! Well, a Business Mentor...

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Who Needs A Business Mentor? Part 2

Who Needs A Business Mentor? Part 2

Why you should work with a Business Mentor as your secret weapon to help, cajole and guide you through the mysteries of running a business. Have you ever made a mistake because you are so engrossed in running your business? Of course you have; we all have! That’s...

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Who Needs A Business Mentor?

Who Needs A Business Mentor?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have someone by your side on your entrepreneurial journey? Imagine a trusty sidekick, like Batman and Robin or Del Boy and Rodney, and how they could support, challenge and maybe guide you to unleash your full potential?...

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How and why to do An (Annual) Business Review

How and why to do An (Annual) Business Review

(Annual) Business Review?   How often do you review your Business &/or Business Plan? How often should you review your Business &/or Business Plan? Well, there is no right or wrong answer to either question! The key is to review progress regularly and...

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Who Holds You Accountable?

Who Holds You Accountable?

As a business owner, who holds you accountable? This issue is quite a challenge for business owners as we often work in, as well as on, our businesses…alone!  We may not have the luxury of a Board or Partners or even a team, so may end up having review meetings with...

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Start Up Businesses – A Practical Guide

Start Up Businesses – A Practical Guide

Starting your own business is very exciting. Your world feels full of possibility and you're in charge of your own destiny. But it can also feel very overwhelming if you've never done it before. There's A LOT to do! We want to help you make the transition to running...

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