The SME Owners’ Series: Real Talk, Real Numbers, Real Results.

When ‘Never Give Up’ isn’t Enough: A Smarter Way to Grow Your Business.

We have all heard and read the “you can do it” speech, directed at starting and running your own business. I for one am guilty of giving that speech. Telling stories of overcoming obstacles to build a business. I have imagined the stirring music. “You can do it.” All you need is to believe in yourself. (more stirring music) Keep at it. Never give up.

Am I correct? – not necessarily.

Running repeatedly into a brick wall, or digging yourself deeper into a hole, can be bad for your business, your dreams, your health and your life, as many of our fellow entrepreneurs have found out over the years.

That’s why I always emphasise the need to take a realistic look at four things, sales potential, realistic costs/expenses, cash flow and strategy in your business.
For that reason, I am hosting an SME Owners’ Series in Bridge Enterprise Centres to assist in making your business profitable and your life easier.

May 28th Sales Secrets: Pricing for Profit

June 25th Controlling Costs Efficiently

Sept 24th Management Reporting That Makes Sense

Oct 22nd Strategy for Growth

We will break down the uncertainty, understand what it’s going to take and make real decisions based on real figures rather than semi-wild guesses. So, be realistic, be sceptical, watch for fatal flaws, test your assumptions and assess your risks at our SME Owners’ Series.

You already know what it’s like to have the desire, the drive and those dreams to make it on your own. Dreams that give us the strength that carries us through. Perhaps it is not we who carry the dream, but it is the dream that carries us.

“Sales Secrets: Pricing for Profit” is on May 28th – Book your free seat here.

Mark Fielding. April 2026.