Business is tough. Whether you’re running your own company or supporting an entrepreneur who is, the importance of striking a good balance between your professional and personal life should never be underestimated. In this blog post, we take a closer look at the advantages of that coveted work-life balance and reveal just some of the tried and tested ways you […]
The key to running any successful business is the recruitment, retention and management of people. With the right talent in your ranks, and thoughtful, productive and efficient management at the helm, your business can enjoy the growth and success that it truly deserves. Here at M4 Management Consultancy, we talk a lot about strategic planning, the sales process, marketing, business […]
Digital marketing is a key part of any modern-day marketing mix. The fact that I’m written this blog is evidence of that, and you probably wouldn’t be reading it unless you’d seen a social media post that got you here in the first place! As the digital shop front of most brands, a website should generate traffic and get your […]
We recently penned and published a blog post all about financial dashboards – including what they were and why you might need one as a business. We’re back to showcase a real-life example of why the introduction of a financial dashboard and associated financial management makes a big, and hugely positive, difference. An introduction to financial dashboards The fact of […]
Here at M4 Management Consultancy, we’re always one of the first to shout about the achievements of our clients. But it appears local resource and all-round what’s what, Total Guide to Bath, beat us to the punch on this occasion! The online publication recently featured M4 client Greendown Shepherd Huts as the subject of one of their articles – you […]
Day-to-day business operations must run smoothly and effectively to ensure productivity, performance and margins are achieved as per the business plan. But, whilst the clock moves from hour to hour, are you managing with the future in mind? In business, it’s not just short term success that matters. Your business has to have the credentials, operational structure, strategy and longevity […]
Having a clear picture of your company’s financial health certainly has its perks. A fact that makes our financial dashboard services a vital and popular part of our consultancy offering. When you’re running a business, it is after all important to have clarity of the numbers on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis. These figures influence every aspect […]
Digital has changed the world we live in, not to mention how we interact and engage with the customers that are crucial to the success of our commercial ventures. While we may still have in-person meetings and telephone calls, we are using digital technology and channels to communicate more and more, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic when conferencing tech provided […]
Whether you’re looking to overhaul an existing sales process or build a framework that works for your business from the grassroots up, it’s important to recognise that sales is one of the most important functions of any organisation. Defining – or refining – a sales process that your sales team can call upon to complete the sales cycle is crucial […]
Thinking about the size of your logo? This article from Looka is well worth a read. If you’d like some help with design and implementing your logo, please give us a call. What Logo Size is Best? Guidelines for Websites, Social + Print By Cassandra• 7 min read, Aug 9, 2018 A logo has a massive impact on the perception […]