by Douwe Hoogstra | Oct 1, 2022 | Business, Mindset
Not a walk in the park Running a business can put relationships under severe strain, especially when you’re in business with your life partner! I’m talking from experience here, having owned and operated a restaurant with my ex-wife and later a veterinary clinic with...
by Douwe Hoogstra | Jul 20, 2022 | Business, Mindset
Ready to sell your business? In this environment? A number of business owners are ready to move on, but the last couple of years have been extremely tough going, and it seems like there’s worse to come! The economy is in turmoil, inflation’s up, the government moves...
by Douwe Hoogstra | Sep 6, 2021 | Business, Mindset
How to Beat the Covid Blues – by Douwe Hoogstra If you feel like you have to dig deep to stay positive and find the motivation to stick to your routine in these challenging times, you’re not alone. A new, super infectious strain of Covid-19 is out in the...
by Douwe Hoogstra | Jul 26, 2021 | Business, Mindset
The Business Owners’ Mindset Pitfalls Starting out in business almost always begins as an exciting and liberating journey. Being your own boss is a fantastic option for forward thinking, hardworking, passion-driven individuals who are not afraid of taking risks....
by Douwe Hoogstra | Jul 8, 2021 | Business, Mindset
7 Tips to Better Manage Your Time There’s so much to do, and so little time. The number one issue that business owners seem to struggle with, especially when they are in the growth phase, is that there never seems to be enough time to get everything done. You’re...
by Douwe Hoogstra | Jul 8, 2021 | Business, Mindset
Case Study – Weinbox Builders, Cambridge NZ By Douwe Hoogstra We take a holistic approach to business coaching. This includes support to take bold action so you can have the business and life you love. I choose to work with small business owners because...