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Unlocking Growth: The Three Key Levers to Boost Your Sales Strategy
In the quest for business growth, understanding the right strategies is crucial. This article delves into the three primary levers that can significantly enhance your sales performance, focusing on organic growth through your existing customer base rather than acquisitions.  Key Takeaways Focus o...
Unlocking Leadership Success: Focus on the ‘Who,’ Not the ‘How’
In the dynamic world of business, effective leadership hinges not on the ‘how,’ but on the ‘who.’ This critical insight, shared by a prominent leadership coach, underscores a transformative approach to achieving organisational goals. Why ‘Who’ Matters More Than &#...
Understanding Behaviours: Benefits These Can Bring To Your Team And Business
Understanding the psychology behind your team’s behaviours can transform your business. The Insights Discovery Four Colour Wheel, grounded in Carl Jung’s principles, offers a simple yet profound framework for this understanding. It categorises personalities into Fiery Red, Sunshine Yello...
The Essential Role of an Action Plan in Business Success – An Interview With James Groves, MD of Indigo Swan
In the dynamic world of business, having a clear and actionable plan is indispensable. An action plan not only provides a roadmap for achieving goals but also ensures that every team member knows their responsibilities and deadlines. Recently, a detailed conversation between James Groves, MD of Indi...
Cultivating a Positive Internal Soundtrack for Business Success
Creating a positive internal soundtrack is a powerful tool for business owners and managers. This mindset shift can significantly impact decision-making, confidence, and overall performance. In a recent talk with Kevin Pietersen, former English cricket captain, we learned an invaluable lesson on the...
Unlocking the Secrets to Boosting Motivation: A Comprehensive Guide
Motivation is a crucial element in achieving personal and professional success. Understanding what drives us can make a significant difference in how we approach our goals and challenges. In this blog post, we’ll explore a powerful tool called “Mapping Motivation,” created by James...
The Transformational Journey of Marcus Child: From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief Expert
Marcus Child’s story is one of profound transformation, driven by the power of belief and the impact of a single mentor’s encouragement. Raised in a working-class family where self-doubt was a constant undercurrent, Marcus’s journey to becoming a self-belief expert and a beacon of insp...
Empowering UK Small Business Leaders: Overcoming Underperformance and Building a Legacy
Small businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, making up 98% of the 2.75 million companies in the country. These enterprises, defined as having fewer than 50 employees, play a crucial role in driving economic growth and innovation. However, a staggering 80% of these small businesses are underp...
Personal Growth Strategies for UK Business Leaders
In the dynamic landscape of business, the growth and success of an organization are deeply intertwined with the personal growth of its leaders. As a business leader in the UK, navigating the complexities of the market requires a constant commitment to self-improvement and development. In this articl...
Enhancing Leadership with NIFO: The Art of Asking Questions and Sharing Stories
In today’s fast-paced business world, leaders often grapple with balancing involvement and delegation. One powerful concept that addresses this is NIFO: Nose In, Fingers Out. This approach not only fosters team autonomy but also drives better outcomes. Let’s dive into how you can implement NIFO ...
MyBigSky Launches World-Class Online Training Program to Support Small Business Leaders Across the UK
4 years ago, Mark Fisher was asked by George Freeman MP and Chris Starkie CEO New Anglia LEP to lead the development of a Charter for Small Businesses in Norfolk, a Charter created by Small Businesses for Small Businesses. So with 10 small business leaders from Norfolk, we created a Charter and pres...
MyBigSky Alumnus Named Finalist for the Growth Business of the Year at the Norfolk Business Awards 2022.
I’m delighted to see that Raimo Ala-Korpi and his team at Avant Tecno UK are finalists for the Growth Business of the Year at the Norfolk Business Awards 2022. https://lnkd.in/eWNeFikH Raimo is a very humble guy so I’m going to tell you a little bit about this special man. Since joining ...
Two MyBigSky Members Named Finalists at the Norfolk Business Awards 2022
I am delighted that Alice Rose (left in photo) and Julie Furnell (right in photo) have been named finalists at the Norfolk Business Awards 2022. Medium Business of the Year – Fountain Partnership (Alice Rose MD) Environment & Sustainability Award – Mobilityways (Julie Furnell MD) Director of...
We are all Supercomputers, how well are you using yours?
Each of us has in our brains a Supercomputer, a resource capable of immense computation and incredible response. Our Supercomputer responds in direct proportion to the size of the question we ask it. Ask your Supercomputer big questions, you get big answers; ask it small questions, you get small ans...
How do you know whether you’re living a life worth living?
How do you know whether you’re living a life worth living? The first thing is to ask yourself the question and invest some quality time and effort into finding out the answer. Last week, 12 amazing leaders of Norfolk businesses did just that at the annual retreat of our MyBigSky peer group in the ...
Meet Mark Fisher, Co-founder of MyBigSky
About Mark – up to now… Mark grew up in North Norfolk in the UK, he has worked in 30 countries across over 30 industries in small, medium and large companies, spending over 15 years at Diageo Plc. Originally a marketer, Mark has had many senior leadership roles including running 3 of his own com...

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