Source: American Express Open Forum Your small business has been thriving, and the pipeline is always filled with upcoming work. For the first time since leaping into the world of small-business ownership, you finally have a sense of job security. But don’t get comfortable too soon. Jacob Aldridge, a licensed Shirlaws business coach, says this...
Source: Business News Daily Are you thrilled by the idea of starting your own business? You know you have the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of an entrepreneur, but you’re missing one critical element to success: a good business idea. Don’t get frustrated — inspiration is all around you. Here are five tips on where to...
Source: Live Every Last Minute.com.au The interstate rivalry between QLD and NSW is legendary but a road trip between their capitals provides plenty of gems for travellers, wherever their loyalties lie. Guest blogger Jacob reveals his must-visits. Have you woken up recently and just thought… Read the full article here. This article was written as...
Source: Crunch.co.uk (2013) Meet Jacob Aldridge, Crunch client and antipodean Business Coach. Jacob began coaching in his native Australia, before moving to the UK in 2010. Down under he had always used a traditional accountant, but upon his arrival in the UK a colleague recommended Crunch instead – a suggestion for which he “will always...
Source: Sydney Morning Herald If attending meetings ever becomes an Olympic event, Jacob Aldridge will be in gold medal contention. The business and senior strategy coach at Shirlaws coaching company estimates he has sat through 4712 meetings in his dealings with more than 250 small businesses since 2006. “I’ve seen the good, the great and...
