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The Hardest Part of Running a Business for Owners and Managing Directors

The Hardest Part of Running a Business for Owners and Managing Directors

The Hardest Part of Running a Business for Owners and Managing DirectorsNick Hurt
Published on: 19/01/2026

Why leadership feels heavier as businesses grow. An experience-led article for owners and Managing Directors on decision pressure, people structure, and creating clarity without adding bureaucracy.

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Why January Goals Keep Failing in Otherwise Well-Run Businesses

Why January Goals Keep Failing in Otherwise Well-Run Businesses

Why January Goals Keep Failing in Otherwise Well-Run BusinessesNick Hurt
Published on: 14/01/2026

Why January goals fail in otherwise well-run businesses. A leadership-focused article for owners and directors on ambition, systems, and why structure matters more than motivation.

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Health & Safety for Business Owners and Directors: Why Leadership Matters More Than Paperwork

Health & Safety for Business Owners and Directors: Why Leadership Matters More Than Paperwork

Health & Safety for Business Owners and Directors: Why Leadership Matters More Than PaperworkNick Hurt
Published on: 12/01/2026

Health & Safety for owners and directors. An experience-led look at why leadership decisions matter more than compliance, and how real-world risk develops in well-run businesses.

Advice
Restructuring for Tougher Times

Restructuring for Tougher Times

Restructuring for Tougher TimesNick Hurt
Published on: 07/01/2026

How Managing Directors can reduce costs, restructure responsibly, and protect performance during tougher times. A practical, experience-led guide to making difficult decisions without damaging capability.

Advice
The Most Expensive Leadership Mistake Managing Directors Make in January

The Most Expensive Leadership Mistake Managing Directors Make in January

The Most Expensive Leadership Mistake Managing Directors Make in JanuaryNick Hurt
Published on: 05/01/2026

January pressure exposes the cost of delayed leadership decisions. A practical, experience-led perspective for Managing Directors on why rushed action makes problems more expensive.

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Most “People Problems” Aren’t About People. They’re About Structure

Most “People Problems” Aren’t About People. They’re About Structure

Most “People Problems” Aren’t About People. They’re About StructureNick Hurt
Published on: 02/01/2026

Most “people problems” in SMEs are actually structural issues. Learn why role clarity, decision ownership, and clear expectations fix underperformance faster than motivation or engagement initiatives.

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