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Introduce austerity, but don't damage your business!

Many business leaders and business surveys suggest this year will see a further strain on the economy and the possibility of a double-dip recession. This creates a climate of uncertainty, with employers wary of taking on new staff, investing in th...

Applying the Pareto Principal to Customer Relationship Management

Ask any business owner who they consider a high value customer to be and you’re likely to get a number of different answers. For one business, a high value customer may be one that spends a significant amount of money with them on a one off basis....

ISO 9001 made easy...

ISO 9001 is the international standard of quality recognised throughout the world and endorsed by the International Standards Organisation (ISO). In many industries ISO 9001 is a prerequisite as a supplier.  Many government and larger contracts re...

Coaching – the make or break management process

A successful leader, manager or entrepreneur maximises the results achieved through his or her people by unleashing their potential and supporting them to work to the best of their ability in order to achieve organisational goals and objectives. ...

You can lead a horse...

I probably heard the saying “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink” first when I was about five years old or so and struggled to find meaning in it.  My parents explained that you can’t make people do things they don’t want to...

Leadership of oneself - Begin with the End in Mind

Blog by Adam Parkes - MBA Intern University of Ulster How often do you find yourself at the mid-point in a project, either personal or professional, only to discover you have lost your purpose and direction and are no longer clear where you are g...

Turn your employees into entrepreneurs

    How can you make your life as a business owner or manager easier? Imagine what your business would be like if your workforce continually amazed you by developing innovative and creative solutions to every-day problems. Are your employees are y...

Practically applying leadership

UNLEASHING POTENTIAL IN OTHERS – PRACTICALLY APPLYING LEADERSHIP There are many classic definitions of leadership and many views on what it means to be an effective leader in a business setting. The team at Next Level Impact tend to think of true ...

What is your business all about?

Providing clear direction means ensuring that clear and consistent messages are communicated in relation to the direction of the organisation and what’s expected of people in order to maximise their contribution within their specific r...

Growing profitability in a recession

ADOPT A ZERO-BASED BUDGETING APPROACH Many of the organisations that have not only survived but actually thrived during the current challenging economic times have adopted a zero-based budgeting approach.  This means that they have ...

Government grants for business development



“I have seen people grow and take on new roles and new leadership positions and the contribution that has been made to the business is significant. I am totally delighted with the programme and I look forward to continuing the relationship."