Do you even know what cash burn is? These days it seems it’s incredibly easy for someone to set up in business and perhaps even do quite well for a time – but then soon enough growth kicks in, with unplanned for momentum – all good but alas things can collapse around their ears fairly […]

Anyone running their own business needs to be on top of finances. Cash flow can make or break a company, and it’s important that you always know exactly where your money is, allowing you to make the best returns and most profitable decisions. When running Pacific Direct, I had a monthly Misery Day where I […]

When starting a business, actually putting oneself out there and selling can seem a daunting prospect. Even more so perhaps, when the rejections start rolling in! When you’re just starting out, those knock-backs can knock the wind out of your sails. You’ve come up with this brilliant idea or products that improve lives; you know […]

The relentless, unforgiving battle of being a mum in enterprise A lot of people think that for women, success in business comes at a cost; that you can either have a happy family or a happy business. Actually, I don’t think it’s responsible or helpful to think in this way. I have rarely been able […]

My name is Kate Darch, I am the General Manager of activbod. I have been working for Lara for nearly 5 years. Activbod is a range of skin and bodycare toiletries that have been specially formulated for use pre and post exercise. Developed by skin and sports experts, activbod combines the science of skincare with […]

When you run a business the best way to ensure fast growth is to have everyone who works with you constantly and relentlessly looking for, suggesting and making changes towards continual improvement of your processes and efficiencies. This constant focus on developing a culture of continual improvement can really maximise your growth potential in ways […]

When I sold Pacific Direct I became a multi-millionaire overnight, and that was a big adjustment to make. Most people have perhaps fantasised about winning the lottery and “never having to work again.” When I sold I did take my family on a “holiday of a lifetime” where we explored the globe for a few […]

Last week’s blog was a guest post from Nicola Cook. I’ve asked several of my friends and colleagues to answer some questions on my blog recently, so I thought I would answer the questions myself and let you know a little more about me… A brief introduction to me… Lara Morgan: serial entrepreneur and investor […]

Today’s blog is a guest post/interview with  Nicola Cook, of Company Shortcuts.    Company Shortcuts is the UK’s leading sales acceleration agency, helping ambitious business owners create a profitable and scaleable sales operation for their business. Based on the S.A.M© (Sales Acceleration Model) which was developed by Lara and myself, and supported by our extensive […]

Take a look at a map of the world for a moment, and notice how small the UK is compared to the rest of the globe. If you are not exporting your product you are limiting yourself to a tiny proportion of the world’s population when it comes to your available market. I was recently […]