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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Is a cash crunch keeping you up at night?

By John Nieuwenburg | January 31, 2022
Nothing strikes fear into the hearts of entrepreneurs like a cash crunch. Learn the 5 most common causes of cash crunches - and 6 best practices to overcome them
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5 Steps to Freedom

By John Nieuwenburg | January 17, 2022
Want more time, money, and choices? To help get you there, here is a powerful framework for understanding the phases of business growth
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How to stick to a plan

By John Nieuwenburg | January 3, 2022
Sticking to a plan is essential to success. If you struggle to stick to a plan, it could be because you are missing this one critical piece of the puzzle
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3 Steps to Create a Great Plan for the New Year

By John Nieuwenburg | December 20, 2021
You only get 365 days to make an impact. What about this year’s plan will be different? Here's how to make next year your best year ever.
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Want to Crush Your Goals? Activate Your RAS

By John Nieuwenburg | November 29, 2021
Setting a goal works, in part, because we program our brains to pay attention to the things that will help us achieve our dreams. Here's how...
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How to become a better business owner

By John Nieuwenburg | November 1, 2021
Want a better business? You need to become a better owner! Here are the top 3 places to focus on developing your skills.
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Is vulnerability standing in the way of the business you want?

By John Nieuwenburg | October 25, 2021
If you could fix your problems on your own, you would have already done so. So what's stopping you from asking for help?
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Are you in control of the financial side of your business?

By John Nieuwenburg | October 17, 2021
How often are you diving into the financial side of your business? Do you truly comprehend and understand the numbers you're looking at?
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How I create a great zoom experience for my clients

By John Nieuwenburg | October 10, 2021
I put a lot of time and effort into creating a great zoom meeting experience for my clients - here's what I use and how I set it up.
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Get your time back: 25 tasks you can outsource to a VA

By John Nieuwenburg | September 27, 2021
If you want to grow your business, you need to make time to work ON it instead of IN it. Here are 25 tasks you can outsource to a VA.
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When is a good time to hire a business coach?

By John Nieuwenburg | September 20, 2021
Working with a business coach is a significant commitment. Asking this question is a sign that NOW might be a good time. Here are 20 more...
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3 tips for recruiting when employees are hard to find

By John Nieuwenburg | August 17, 2021
In a market where potential employees can have their pick of multiple job offers – recruiting can be challenging. Here's how to attract more qualified applicants.
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Build a Self-Managing Company

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

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Get Your Time Back

How to escape overwhelm and gain time freedom in your business

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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!