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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

The Secret to Getting More Done Each Week

The Secret to Getting More Done Each Week

Do you often have a number of things left over at the end of your day and always seem to be chasing your tail? Are you like many small business owners who often get caught up and stuck in the day-to-day running of your business? Too often small business owners

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How to Stop Your Time From Being Wasted

As a small business owner are you having time wasted during your day? Do you ever get to the end of your day and feel that you haven’t achieved all that you wanted to get done? If you are having time wasted in your day, more often than not you’ve

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How to Create Work Life Balance Boundaries

Would you like to have a better work-life balance? Are you working more hours than you’d like and it is impacting your time with your family? Too many small business owners are under the illusion that if they throw more hours or work harder at something that somehow, they’re going

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Are You Working Hard and Going Broke?

Are you putting lots of time, energy and effort into your business but not moving ahead financially? Then you could be working hard and going broke. The sad thing is that this story is all too familiar for small businesses especially in the first five years.  Many just try and

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Stop Losing Business to Price Competiton

Stop Losing Business to Price Competiton

Are you tired of losing business to price competition? When one or more of your competitors cut their price and you’ve missed out it can be very tempting to cut your price and try and compete in this competitive marketplace. The problem becomes if you start winning work on price

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The Easiest Way to Make More Profit

The Easiest Way to Make More Profit

Would you like to make more profit in your business? Too often when business owners want to make more profit they think ‘I need to grow my sales’.  While that’s true to a point, one of the easiest places you can increase your profitability is to take a look at

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A Simple Way to Generate More Work This Week

Would you like more sales or more jobs on your books in your business? Are you often wondering where your next lot of work is coming from? Don’t waste time waiting for sales or quoting opportunities to come to you… instead get on the front foot and take advantage of

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How to Collect Money Off People Who Owe You

How to Collect Money Off People Who Owe You

Do you have people that owe you money that should be in your bank account rather than theirs? Many business owners are scared to chase outstanding money in case their customers say no, or that they might get angry or they are afraid if they put too much pressure on

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Reviews from Our Clients

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$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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.