ARTICLES TO HELP YOU BUILD A BETTER BUSINESS

Why can't you trust your people the way you used to? As your team grows, relational trust stops working. Here's how to build structural trust instead.

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7 books to take your business to the next level

By John Nieuwenburg | September 27, 2022
If you want a better business you need to learn to become a better owner. Read these 7 books to take your business to the next level.
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Case Study: Help me free up my time

By John Nieuwenburg | September 6, 2022
Mark wanted to grow his business. To get that growth, he would need more time to focus on sales. Here are 3 things we did to free up his time.
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Want more success? Stay in your circle of control

By John Nieuwenburg | August 16, 2022
Too many business owners focus their attention in their circle of concern instead of their circle of control. Here's how to spot the difference
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Business Coaching Case Study: From Losing Money Every Year to $250,000 in Profit

By John Nieuwenburg | August 2, 2022
What happens in business coaching? Does it really work? What results can I expect? One of my clients has allowed me to pull back the curtain to show you
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An old school approach to recruiting

By John Nieuwenburg | July 19, 2022
In the mid 1970s part of my job as a retail store manager was to take an active approach to recruiting. This is what I did and how I did it.
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Want a better team? Consider content vs context

By John Nieuwenburg | July 4, 2022
We often try to solve problems with content alone - when what we need to do is stop and figure out the *context* first. Here's how
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Be Do Have: a formula for success

By John Nieuwenburg | May 24, 2022
You can use this basic formula for whatever it is you want to have. What kind of person you have to BE in order to DO so that you can HAVE.
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Why you’re having trouble recruiting

By John Nieuwenburg | May 17, 2022
Are you still recruiting and hiring based on a 2008 job market? Finding employees in 2022 needs a different approach. Here's what to do now
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Success begins with Mindset. Is your mindset ready for success?

By John Nieuwenburg | April 25, 2022
Your mindset influences every result in your life. Who you are and how your business performs is limited or expanded by how and what you think. A success mindset is one of the main ingredients entrepreneurs must have and use to create real, sustainable business success.
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The top 5 reasons why coaching “doesn’t work”

By John Nieuwenburg | April 19, 2022
Thinking about hiring a business coach? Before you waste your time or money, you might want to read this first.
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Where to start when your growth stops

By John Nieuwenburg | March 21, 2022
Many businesses reach a point where their growth slows as the company matures. Here are 4 ways your company can begin to grow again.
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Want to get better at sales? Learn this one skill

By John Nieuwenburg | March 14, 2022
When you are selling, there is something even more important than having the right answers. To be successful at sales you need to learn this.
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Build a Self-Managing Company

How to build a business that runs smoothly, profitably, and (mostly) without you.

Feeling stressed out and overwhelmed with a business that is taking all your time - and not giving you enough in return?

Are you finding it challenging to hire the right team (and get them to do the right things)?

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Get Your Time Back

How to escape overwhelm and gain time freedom in your business

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    Get control of your email and calendar

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    Prioritize your most important tasks

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    Become more productive than you ever thought possible

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What topics does the W5 Coaching blog cover?

The W5 Coaching blog covers a wide range of topics aimed at helping small and medium business owners thrive. John writes about practically every challenge an entrepreneur might face. Some of the common themes include:

  • Business Strategy & Growth: Posts about planning, goal-setting, scaling up, and strategic thinking to take your business to the next level.

     

  • Sales & Marketing: Advice on improving sales processes, understanding customers, creating revenue and profit plans, and even developing a unique selling proposition (USP) or personal brand.

     

  • Financial Management: Articles covering the “arithmetic of business” – understanding your financial statements, cash flow, margins, and key metrics so you can make smarter decisions.

     

  • Time Management & Productivity: Tips and case studies on getting more done in less time, prioritizing effectively, overcoming overwhelm, and balancing your workload (for example, how to reclaim 5–7 hours per week or implement productivity hacks).

     

  • Team Building & Leadership: Guidance on hiring the right people, delegating, improving employee performance (often through asking better questions as John uses the Socratic method), creating a strong company culture, and leading your team to success.

     

Mindset & Personal Development: Insights on the mental shifts needed for success – topics like developing an owner’s mindset, staying motivated, dealing with fear or obstacles, and maintaining the right attitude as a leader.

Many posts are part of the Ultimate Guide series mentioned above, which means the blog is neatly organized by those categories. Whether you’re looking to solve a specific problem (like “How do I improve cash flow?” or “How can I hire better people?”) or just browsing for inspiration, the blog likely has something relevant for you. We update the blog regularly with fresh content, so it’s a great idea to check back often or join our mailing list for the latest posts. It’s all free advice – take as much as you like!