Posts Tagged ‘coaching’
What are the pitfalls in buying an LPO?
I was asked this question recently, and this was my answer…. Unfortunately there is no simple answer to your question because you will never find two LPO’s which are identical. There are many different factors which effect a LPO the key one being the demographics and target market of your customers. LPO’s are good little…
Read MoreMargin of Safety
We were asked a question recently about Margin of Safety, this was our response. To answer your question, “margin of safety” is a measure we came up with specifically for LPOs. It’s purpose is three fold:- 1. For potential business owners. Very often a person will choose another business over an LPO because they perceive…
Read MoreI want to buy a LPO, but how do I find one?
I was asked the following question the other day “How do I find a Post Office for sale?”. Post Offices are sold predominately by business brokers, however, it is not uncommon that you buy the LPO direct from the current owner. Business brokers can be segmented into those who specialise in Post Offices and those…
Read MoreJulia J.
I was looking for an accountant that was able to offer straight forward advice and work with me on pushing my business in the right direction. He was recommended to me and I haven’t looked back since! He is passionate about my business and success and I finally have the support, knowledge and advice I’ve…
Read MoreLinh I
“Thanks to The LPO Advisor, you helped both myself and my mum out with a lot of in depth about the Post Office business. Although we have not found one we feel attached to as yet, The LPO Advisor will definitely be first on our contact list.” Linh I.
Read MoreNarmon T
They reminded us of where we want to be, and is helping us get there through a plan that goes beyond ideas, and through to implementation. His persistence, perception and passion are an inspiration. Thank you Narmon T
Read MoreKirk F
He provided services to our business as a Management Consultant. He has a skill of looking into a foreign business and asking pointed questions to force you to think about your business in ways not considered previously. This thought provoking discussion leads you to identify strengths and weaknesses in your current business and determine the…
Read MoreWhat Business am I In?
Ask any business owner the question “What business are you in?” and you will get a variety of answers. Some of which are as follows:- – I am in the restaurant business – I run a child care centre – I own a post office – I’m an electrician Let me now ask you another…
Read MoreWhat You Can Measure You Can Grow?
A common question all small business owners ask is “Why isn’t my business growing?” or “How do I grow my business?” The simple answer to this question is that most small business owners do not know precisely what they should do on a daily basis to grow their business. One simple principle every good business…
Read MoreIncrease Your Profits With One Simple Phrase
I walked into a petrol station one day and was happily surprised to find the attendant asking me “Whether I would like a chocolate bar today?” This reminded me of something I believe MOST retail businesses FAIL TO DO and are basically letting profits slip through their fingers. Up-selling is the simple process of asking…
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