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The 9 Core Areas of Small Business Success

Did you know that 80% of people in business have had little or no training in running a business? The majority end up going out of business in the first 5 years and most of the ones that make it end up working harder and longer trying to stay on top of things. At Business Success Educators, we believe you shouldn’t have to figure out how to build and run a business all by yourself… and we know how hard business can be when you don’t have the right tools or support. That’s why we designed the Business Freedom Program™.  The program is based on the 9 core areas of small business success that form the foundation of a successful business. Learn more about each core area below:

 

When you get these 9 areas right in your business, then you are well on your way to the business success you imagined when you started your business.. and when your business is thriving, then your home life is thriving and this has a positive impact on your community.

Check out our latest business tips to help you run and build your small business

How to effectively train your team

How to effectively train your team

Is your team not performing as well as you’d like?  If not, it might be time to invest some time and money in training them.  You see for most businesses, training is ad hoc or doesn’t happen at all.  This means that training is ineffective and your team is not

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How to Hire a Marketing Consultant

How to Hire a Marketing Consultant

Have you ever invested in a marketing consultant and it hasn’t worked out?   Choosing the right marketing consultant is important for business success, especially when you are growing your business.  In fact, the right marketing consultant will help you achieve your business goals, so make sure you don’t rush your

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3 Keys to Grow Your Business 

3 Keys to Grow Your Business 

Would you like to grow your business but are not sure the best way to go about it?   Too often, businesses are focused on the wrong areas so growing their business becomes hard…and they end up wasting time and money. ☹  It doesn’t have to be this way.  To

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How to Get Your Staff to Buy Into Your Vision 

How to Get Your Staff to Buy Into Your Vision 

Do you ever feel that you and your team are pulling in different directions?   Or that people are just showing up for the bare minimum to get things done?   Getting all your staff heading in the same direction, starts with having a clear vision.  In fact, you probably already know

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5 Ways to Market for Free in Your Business

5 Ways to Market for Free in Your Business

Do you feel like you are wasting money on marketing?   What if you could market for free?  Marketing is such an important part of your business…but the reality is that a lot of marketing bombs and ends up costing you money.  So what if you could generate more leads for

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1B. Multiply Your Profits with Your Profit Engine

Multiply Your Profits with Your Profit Engine

Are you working hard but not making the profits you want?  You see, most business owners want to make more profits and grow their business but are not sure how.  Here’s the thing…  To grow your business, there are 6 key drivers of profit to focus on.  It’s called your

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How Many Sales Do You Need to Make the Profit You Want

How Many Sales Do You Need to Make the Profit You Want

One of the first things we help business owners understand when we start working together is the number of sales they need to make the profit they want.  This is important because it gives you something to aim for rather than taking whatever comes your way or ‘as much I can’.  So what

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How to Write Marketing that Sells

How to Write Marketing that Sells

Have you ever run a marketing campaign that bombed?  Or have you ever wondered why one campaign worked better than another?  I am a big believer that success leaves clues… and successful marketing follows a certain formula.  It’s tried and tested and you will see it in many successful campaigns

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Reviews from Our Clients

katierich

$12K to $270K Profit & Less Stress

Katie & Richard – KTR Creations

We went from $12K profit last year to over $270K this year — but more than that, we’re finally working together, with less stress and more time for family.

paul

Consistent Profits

Paul & Linda – The Green Life Soil Co.

We were struggling financially. That’s now changed with turnover up 19% in the last 6 months and we are averaging 16% net profit every month.

sam

Revenue Up 11X

Sam & Daymon – Cushion Factory

Revenue is up 11 times. I have gone from working 50 hours a week down to 30…plus I can now take a month off from my business.

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Tripled Business & Got 20 Hours Back

Jimi Meyer – Blu Frog Plumbing

I was able to make real changes – fast. I cut my workload by 15-20 hours a week, grew from 2 to 4 plumbers, and tripled my turnover within 8 months.

ben

From $30 to $500K & Working Less

Ben – Hose Right

Turnover went grew $30K to $500K/mth and I went from 80 hour weeks down to 20. I can go away knowing my team will do the right thing

jason

Saved 30 Hours and More Holidays

Jason D’Costa – Photosnap

My working week went from 70-75 to 45 and not working weekends. For the first time as a business owner I have work/life balance.

Andrew Davies

Freed up 4 Hours a Day for Family Time

Andrew Davies – Davies Electrics

I’m less stressed and the guys get a lot more of my time into how things work. I have freed up 4 hours a day and enjoy much more family time.

neil

Growth and More Time for Hobbies

Neil Haring – Irvin Bullbars

I’m enjoying life much more. Sales have grown by 30% and profits are up 60% this year following a similar result last year. Plus more time for hobbies.

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Revenue Up and On the Same Page

Steve, Denise and Dean – SJC Building Group

We have grown from 6 to 9 staff. Revenue is up 30% and we have made as much profit in the first 6 months of this year than all of last year.

Brett Anthony 2025

Clear mindset and work life balance

Brett Anthony – Brett Anthony & Associates

The training and years of interaction we shared helped set me on the right path, shaping the mindset and framework I still rely on today. My business has never been better, and more importantly, I have found a great balance between work and home life, something I do not believe would have been possible without Rueben’s coaching and the invaluable lessons I learned during our time together. Highly recommend.