SPARK Strategic Business Solutions

03/04/2023

Went way out of my comfort zone last week and jumped onto the TradieHQ podcast to promote my business SPARK Strategic Business Solutions and talk about breathwork.

After the nerves subsided, I actually had fun!🤗

Now that fear has been subdued, time to get onto a few more podcasts! 🙊

If you would like to listen to the episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2N2gnmIuZSgAd2m4sVI1HF?si=00M0obLiS7qQEEMk1f35Kg&dd=1

If you are in Perth and would like to book in a breathwork session - head over to www.unearthedbreathwork.com

Listen to this episode from Tradie HQ - The Tradies Podcast on Spotify. In this one Dan chats to one of our newest tenants - Thea.With a diverse amount of experience in mining, oil and gas, civil and construction, Thea helps businesses with strategic planning, direction and system development/implem...

15/03/2023

What is the difference between Complex and Complicated? 🤔

COMPLEX
(Things like weather, people, traffic etc)
- It is unpredictable
- There are outside factors in play (e.g. attitudes, environment)
- You can't be sure on the outcome if you try to solve the problem

COMPLICATED
(Things like machinery, computers etc)
- It is predictable
- Cause & Effect is in play
- You can have a expert who can install parts to fix the problem (e.g. mechanic)
- If there is a problem, it can be solved - there is a solution

It is quite common that a business will either try to solve a complex problem with a complicated approach (e.g checklist, management, quarterly goals, objectives) or just treat everything as complicated.

And this is where things start to crumble as nothing changes. 😫

By knowing what is complex and what is complicated can completely change the way your business operates.

Completing a vehicle pre-start in the morning?
Get the checklist out.

Your laptop wont turn on?
Take it to the repair shop.

Trying to build a successful team and build trust?
Stop blasting the company values on coffee cups, expecting your team to behave differently.

Or you will continue to bring a complicated approach to a complex party!

Instead building a successful team should be fluid. Whereby moving effortlessly you can utilise story telling, modelling behaviours, to set the tone and expectations to initiate healthy change.

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Do you need support in your business to make strategic upgrades like shifting from working in a 100% complicated context?

Head to the link in our bio or our website to learn more!

08/03/2023

Are you "solving" problems in your business by introducing yet another process or policy?

If this is your business, then you are sewing the seed to your own destruction.

That might be a hard truth to swallow.

But when a business doesn't wait for a pattern to occur, and jumps straight into systemising everything - it can actually sabotage their operations.

They then slip into what is called a Feedback Loop. They become so disconnected from reality, which in turns creates more problems. And the loop continues until the business crumbles and most likely goes under.

Knowing the context of how to operate your business is paramount in its success.

Do you agree?

08/02/2023

Need to jump into a client meeting but still stuck on site? 👷

Working from home and don’t want your boss to see the state of your living room?🫣

Hide your background whilst staying professional with our curated background images for your Google Meet calls 😎

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02/02/2023

Who are we?

Its been a while since we have introduced ourselves, so here we are!👋

SPARK is an high-level strategy consultancy, based out of Perth, Western Australia.

We partner with businesses looking to upgrade their systems and processes, whilst keeping ahead of the industry norm. We want to you stand out from the crowd (for all the good reasons!)✨

We have a limited number of 1:1 partnerships available for 2023, so get in touch with us today to find out how we can work together!⚡️

30/01/2023

Do you have your budget sorted for 2023? 💸

Running a small business can be hard work, and there is nothing worse than watching that hard earned money go down the drain and not turn a profit!

Our simple to use Business Budget Tracker takes the hard work out of crunching those numbers - and no more clunky reports in your accounting software!

NOT TO MENTION ITS ON SALE FOR JUST $7! (*or the price of a cup of boujee coffee*)

Our plug and play tracker that includes:
💸 A customisable frequency views from 5 options!
💸 Option to enter your expenses how you pay them (no more manual adjustments!)
💸 Customisable fields - comes pre-filled with standard chart of accounts options.
💸 Instant view to see if you are in surplus or spending more than you should be!
💸 Categorised expenses chart to visually see where that money is going!
💸 Detailed How to Use instructions
💸 Google Sheets & Microsoft Excel compatible
💸 Auto-saving feature (Google Sheets & Excel Online only)

This is the exact budget we provide to our clients when working through their money leaks and blocks. The Business Budget Tracker will save you hours of time which means you can get ahead with your cashflow and feel good about money in your business!!

Get in control of your finances in 2023! 💸🎉

Purchase via the link in our bio or at www.sparksbs.com

*Financial Disclaimer and product T&C's can be viewed on our website.

18/01/2023

So what are 4 things we often work with clients on? Well keep on reading🔥

It's quite a common thread of when clients reach out to us as they have hit capacity (sometimes gone over), or hit a plateau, or about ready to let it all burn and walk away.😳

So after the initial planning phase, its no surprise that the first few items we being to action on are on this list.

Often these are overlooked, as they seem minor, but in reality making some strategic shifts to these 4 areas of business can be transformational pretty darn quick!

If you are ready to step into your next-level business, we have a limited number of online business management spots with Thea to make 2023 your biggest year yet.💥📈

16/01/2023

Well, 2023 is well and truly here! 🙌

We are back in full force, ready to hit some big business goals, support existing and new clients, and have some exciting products about to hit our website in the next few weeks.

This year is all about expansion! We outgrew our last space (almost too quickly tbh!), so we are now nestled in at .wa 🤗 ready to support local Perth businesses, whilst still offering our online strategic support services, Australia-wide!🇦🇺

What are your business goals for this year? We would love to hear all about them (and cheer you on!) in the comments.⤵️

02/12/2022

How often has someone told you "your prices are too expensive"? 😳

The likelihood is if you are in business, you will hear this more than once. How you react is what will set you apart from your competition...

Any time I am told my prices are too high or unaffordable, I take a step back and ask myself 3 simple questions:

1. Are they my IDEAL client?

✅ If yes, I continue to question 2.
❎ If no, then I stop right there, reply respectively and move on.

2. Have I been CLEAR in my service messaging - do they know the value they are getting for that price?

✅ If yes, I continue to question 3.
❎ If no, then I review my sales page/promotional material and make the changes required that ensure my ideal client is seeing the value in my service, experience, and skill set.

3. deep down, how do I FEEL about the price?

✅ If I feel great about the pricing, I reply respectively, outlining the value they will receive, and move on.
❎ If I don't feel great about my pricing, I will do a review, crunch the numbers (hey we have to be making a profit in our business!), and adjust accordingly.

Note - if you get to Question 3 and realise your pricing is too low, increase it!

Just remember you are in control of your business!
What you offer isn't for everyone, nor should you be marketing to everyone.

What do you think? Do you have any tips when being questioned about your pricing? I would love to hear them, drop them in the comments below! 👇️

Thea

28/11/2022

Did you guess correctly with the little hints that have been popping up in the last week?

Well, the time has come...

Just Ask Thea is upgrading to SPARK Strategic Business Solutions! ⚡️🎉

There comes a time in business (maybe more than once) when we outgrow the previous cycle. Whether that's our business name, the services we offer, or perhaps even the number of team members we employ. Growth isn't something to be scared of, honestly, I find it quite exciting!

So with that, and my BIG plans for 2023, I decided that I needed to level up from Just Ask Thea to a name that was precise, stood out, and reflected exactly what I want my business to stand for.

SPARK

Over the next few weeks, you will see some upgrades to our socials, website, and the education we provide. I say we, as I am also expanding the team (more on that later!)

Having an aligned business has always been one of my main goals. SPARK is definitely ticking that off the list!

Its time to close out 2022 with a BANG! 💥

PS - if you want to check out our new website - you can do so with the link in the bio!