Leigh Powell- Business Strategist and Mentor in Brighton East, Victoria | Business consultant

Leigh Powell- Business Strategist and Mentor

Locality: Brighton East, Victoria

Phone: +61 414 856 616

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25.01.2022 There is always more to learn and with me by your side you will have someone to keep you accountable. Lets have a conversation and see how I can help you https://www.yourtimematters.com.au/about-us

25.01.2022 My clients need to stay upto date with current trends. I am looking forward to learning what the current approach is to SEO and tomorrow nights event will be an opportunity to help our participants identify keywords for their business. A few spots left if you are interested...Bookings close in 3 hours. www.yourtimematters.com.au/upcoming-events

25.01.2022 As a business strategist and mentor , I recommend you read regularly. What business book have you really influenced your approach to business?

25.01.2022 We have set up some "Lets Talk Business sessions"...maximum of 7 people. ...Gain clarity, focus and move forward. A 2 hour online session where you will take the hot seat and have your burning question answered and discussed. Would this help you...?

24.01.2022 Why learning matters in business https://lttr.ai/a0YY #MakeInformedDecisions #BusinessOwner #FacilitatingDeeperConnection #EverChangingBusinessLandscape

23.01.2022 One of the organisations I have volunteered for as a mentor is Fitted For Work. It has been a privelege to help their mentees seek and keep employment. Last week we attended a crowd funding event for Fitted For Work. Did you know that they - provide three innovative programs Supporting Mature Aged Women provides work experience and mentorship to mature aged women to help them thrive in the workplace Helping Women Exiting Prison equips women leaving prison with the skill...s and ongoing support they need to break cycles of crime and unemployment Reaching Every Woman in Australia is a virtual service that helps women with physical disabilities or who live in rural and regional areas to have access to Fitted for Works support Fitted for Works mission is to help women experiencing disadvantage get work, keep work and navigate the world of work. It achieves this by developing each individuals confidence and self-esteem as well as her skills and knowledge to obtain work through pre-and post-employment programs and services. Perhaps you would be interested in volunteering some of your time? https://fittedforwork.org/get-involved/volunteer/

22.01.2022 Businesses often have questions about Xero and want to better understand their business finances. Please let them know about the session at the YTM Lunch and Learn tomorrow 22nd at 1230. Lisa Stoneham will be helping business owners to better understand and manage their finances. some of the questions already raised by the participants include and will be addressed ... We are new to xero so any tips would be handy How do my figures help me make better business decisions? How to setting up Xero for Bas/Tax Returns What is the best way to approach clients about unpaid / overdue invoices? How can you get some charts to simply the numbers? What is HubDoc? How it works? Collections tips https://www.yourtimematters.com.au//online-lunch-and-learn

22.01.2022 Do not leave your planning until 2020 . Start thinking about it now, prepare for the holiday break and be ready to work on it at the YTM Strategy Day in February. Get an early start...

21.01.2022 I have been at YTM since 2013. I have listened and learnt so much from the conversations. What I know, is that you are not alone. Your problems have been experienced by others... maybe not exactly the same but similar. I also know that I have helped many business owners grow.

21.01.2022 Listening to business owners share their experiences, challenges and knowledge is refreshing.

21.01.2022 Ive had conversations with hundreds and hundreds of business owners since YTM started events to educate and connect . I enoy the planning workshops, the Lets Talk Business program and the strategy sessions where we work to develop and build a strategy that has seen businesses take flight.

20.01.2022 Good to catch up with Rebecca and Sam recently at the BBB Ball.

20.01.2022 Does your copy explain your true value? Are you showing up in your best light? What tweaks do you need to make to your website?...Join us and have your questions answered by our panel. www.ytmbusinessnetworking.com.au/upcoming-events

19.01.2022 I often wonder why one person becomes a scientist, another a mortgage broker, or a plumber, a doctor, a teacher, an electrician or a small business owner. Read more https://lttr.ai/bFBP #MakeInformedDecisions #BusinessOwner #FacilitatingDeeperConnection #EverChangingBusinessLandscape

19.01.2022 You dont need me to tell you that things are challenging and that you need to adapt and pivot and be resilient and cope and pull levers and stay or change course and reframe and and and and and. You dont need me to tell you that I have a magic wand. (I dont) You may value a chat about HOW to choose those things you need to be doing now, to be Uptick ready on the other side of this.... You dont need me to charge you for this chat. Im happy to help if I can as this is Business as Unusual. https://kerrynpowell.as.me/schedule.php

18.01.2022 Are you taking the right steps?

18.01.2022 Have a clear plan for each week to move your business forward.

17.01.2022 If you need to bounce an idea around for your business, book a FREE 15 minute call , visit www.yourtimematters.com.au/contact-1If you need to bounce an idea around for your business, book a FREE 15 minute call , visit www.yourtimematters.com.au/contact-1

16.01.2022 So when is the Uptick now? Back in March the general consensus was the impact of Covid-19 might be 6 months before we got to the other side. Now July, much of the world is still deep in the so called wave and in Victoria we may well be having a second! If this means a slow down or worse for your business, then I recommend you do some "planning by doing" so the time spent is valuable for when things do improve....and they will! Some ideas: think about your:... - current clients and reach out to them by adding value right now - identify what process and systems improvements you could make - re think your market segments where your target clients hang out. - rethink your Proposition clarity and Prospecting plan to ensure you generate and Convert the right number of leads (the ideal is a lower number of leads generating higher conversion) - re think your Pricing to ensure it represents the real Value and Impact you have on existing and new clients See more

16.01.2022 Which do you need today right now? If you are unsure, I can help you to gain clarity.... lets talk. Book a chat www.yourtimematters.com.au/mentor

15.01.2022 A Referral Partner and a referrer are not the same. Do you know the difference?

14.01.2022 Worry those things in Your control I cannot develop a vaccine nor can I influence the Dow Jones, the $A, solve world poverty or stop people texting while driving (or walking or running or cycling too close in the park these days!!). Some of the best advice I have received is worry those things in your control as this will reduce the worry for those things outside of your control.... From a business point of view those things in your control are things like visualising the other side of this massive disruption. Choosing to now review and adjust aspects of your business that could be in better shape for when the Uptick comes. It is clearly business as UNusual so do not expect that your Proposition will fit our new abnormal. I have chosen 5 things you could consider doing now to set yourself and your clients up for success on the other side of this. Think Agile. Happy to chat about any or each of them. Take up a FREE conversation with me...no obligation..I am here to help you. https://kerrynpowell.as.me/schedule.php

14.01.2022 Do not be all things to all people. Play to your strengths and why you are and will be different. Focus on what the impact of working with you will be for the client and be able to clearly demonstrate the value in their hands. This requires preparation and thought before you go to a client meeting so you are confident and they are confident why you are there. https://www.yourtimematters.com.au//make-lead-generation-e

13.01.2022 Now is a good time to brush up on your knowledge. What gaps have you identified?

13.01.2022 It is all very well knowing what to do and but often not getting it done is a product off not knowing how to get it done. https://www.yourtimematters.com.au//how-to-implement-actio

12.01.2022 The perception about Planning is that it will be a waste of time as they are complex, time consuming and theoretical and I have too much work to do in any case! The reality is that you do not know where you are going or whether the direction is the right one in the first place unless you step back and remind yourself what you are in this for and what problem am I solving for others. Everything flows from this start point.

12.01.2022 I have been part of the YTM team providing mentoring and strategy now for 3 years. The monthly events have also provided excellent opportunities to connect with small business owners and benefit from their diverse backgrounds. Each month I look forward to meeting new people and building on existing relationships with our members.

11.01.2022 Finding new places for a great coffee is a favourite pastime of mine. We visited Loch during the holidays and found a good coffee at the Udder and Hoe .

11.01.2022 Last night we made a list of all we accomplished in the past decade. Then we made a list as if it was the end of this new decade and all the things we will have experienced and achieved between 2020 and 2030. What do you want your list and business to show in ten years time? A good place to start is how will you view 2020 on New Years Day 2021? I invite you to a full Day face to face session to uncover the steps and create your doable action plan. Details www.yourtimematters.com.au

11.01.2022 It’s from consistent practice, and skill development that we improve and we can learn so much from experience, and conversations with others who have walked the same path and are there to support and guide you. Read more https://lttr.ai/bu9B #MakeInformedDecisions #BusinessOwner #FacilitatingDeeperConnection #EverChangingBusinessLandscape

11.01.2022 IT security is important. Join us for this complimentary session. https://events.humanitix.com/ytm-lunch-and-learn-stay-safe-

10.01.2022 Looking ahead? This will help you.

09.01.2022 Cash Flow is Queen and King but does not have to be checkmate! Every business of any type is facing a cash flow squeeze at the moment. It is not just you. Time to respond not just rotate the worry beads.... Here are some thoughts: - Staff: o Lead by communicating with them, do not go radio silent. o Put yourself in their shoes and know what they will ask then: Brain storm other forms of client nurture (ask how they are and how you can help) and acquisition that responds to lower foot traffic. Think about clients/customers being at home or isolated so how to ramp up on line sales and marketing, do not discount, add extra value Think about other tasks that Staff can do now, if sales related work has fallen Think about rostering Leave without Pay or lower pay for a period (but has to be voluntary not forced) - Tax: o Check the relief now available for PAYG withholding tax up to $25k in the June Q o Stay alert to potential relief for BAS-GST payments coming - Bank/landlords: o Seek 3 months relief on repayments now o Seek 3 months relief on rent even if a % of the rent - Get help to Scenario a Cash Flow projection to align your planning/activity to, so reduced income and expenses are at least matched to your cash resources/overdraft - Tap your network and road test ideas, everyone is in the same boat and will welcome the contact and interaction and sharing - One step at a time and concentrate on those things in your control See more

08.01.2022 Relationships in business often start from getting to know each other and determining if there is the right fit for potential opportunities to work together. These partnerships tend to work best when the two businesses do not compete but serve the same target client. commitment. Its not a collaboration if only one person or party is winning. Build Relationships and Trust by ensuring the win-win-win.... Want to learn more about the value of referral partnerships and good collaborations. Join us 30 June.

07.01.2022 Connect with us online 26 May. Look forward to the tips and tricks that will be shared and discussed.

07.01.2022 I always benefit from the conversations I have welcoming attendees to our @yourtimematters events. Networking tip- Make sure you arrive early to events, and rather than checking your phone or going to the bathroom, talk to the organisers and find out who is coming and who they can introduce you to.

07.01.2022 Have I told you the story of David? David has to wear many hats He has been running his business for over four years now. He left corporate world when he had the chance of a redundancy package and grabbed it with open arms, deciding that working for himself was a much better option. ... It has been quite a journey! The first year David was very busy. He had plenty to learn as he set up his home office and was responsible for every day to day administrative task. If the printer had ran out of ink, or there were invoices to send out, he learnt it was all up to him. Very little income came in that first year, but he was not worried. He needed to establish himself. Register a business name, create a business plan, get advise from an accountant, organise business cards, printing, a website and arrange a LinkedIn Profile. In fact, he found the list went on and on. Everyday he faced a new challenge. David found working from home, made him feel quite isolated. Sometimes, he had no idea how to find the help he needed. He knew he needed to generate leads. He had heard he should write a blog and create a funnel, but had no idea how to go about it. He had never used used social media for business. He felt like a duck out of water, even though he had held a responsible job as a Senior Executive. Now there were so many hats to wear.... What do you think he did? https://www.yourtimematters.com.au//fvynmcbroftwvtp13pzumw

06.01.2022 Im organizing Focus, Perform and Succeed in 2020 -Create A "REAL" PLAN of ACTION-Full day and would love to see you there! Check out the details here https://www.linkedin.com//focus-performandsucceedin2020-cr

05.01.2022 Whilst filmed 2 years ago....now is the time you need to really focus on connecting your teams or extending your reach. This year we have managed to transition to the online space and can help you build your own community and access your ideal clients, referrers and allies. Would you like to learn more...lets have a conversation and perhaps attend one of our events and experience YTM for yourself. https://vimeo.com/251750806.

05.01.2022 "Are you on mute?"

05.01.2022 Conversion is all about how many clients (past existing or new) you need to convert i.e. from a discussion or proposal into a paid sale to achieve your financial objectives.

04.01.2022 Networking can be uncomfortable. But is does not have to be. YTM provides a safe place for all . See how we can help you go from "awkward" to "awesome" https://vimeo.com/251600517

03.01.2022 Inspired by the efforts of @Michelle Jelleff and the team at the START foundation.. empowering amputees in life through sport. Checking out the images of their calendar for 2020 available now from their website www.startfoundation.org.au

02.01.2022 Do you have a plan? It doesnt have to be an hundred page document, but it needs to be a roadmap....

01.01.2022 Join me - "Lets Talk Business"...your opportunity to bounce ideas about with a facilitated small group (max 7) to gain clarity and feedback so you feel better equipped to move your business forward. Hello I am Leigh Powell, an experienced Business Strategist and Mentor. I know times are tough, but there are things you can do. Join me. www.ytmbusinessnetworking.com.au/upcoming--event

01.01.2022 I feel privileged when others let me into their world and share their business thoughts...... so it is nice to receive messages from my clients like this one. "Thanks again for the opportunity to work with you. I really enjoyed it. You have the right balance of business knowledge & empathy, combined with great listening. You give a healthy dose of honesty, dollars & sense delivered through the lens of wisdom. "- Louise Weigall.