Shane and Anne’s Rules for Business
1. Profit Rule – min 30% of Turnover otherwise we would be better off getting a job.
Made up:
30% – Staff or Team
30% – Expenses (all)
30% – Profit
5% – Growth Costs
5% – Donations
2. Control/Risk – Minimise risk
✔️ We must be able to step in if issues or trainer leaves – we must understand it well
✔️ Strong Contacts
✔️ Systems
✔️ KPI’s
✔️ Feedback
✔️ Uniform
✔️ Regular Meetings
✔️ Client survey
✔️ Training
5. Flexible Operations
To meet funding opportunities
To meet demand opportunities
6. Leverage
Doing more with less resources
7. Passion
The main driver must be passionate
The main driver must do most of the work (back their passion with action)
8. Any new opportunity must pass these tests
Sound profitable business case
Adequate research
Can’t detract from:
Current profitable business
Long term business
Projects promised
Our main focus OR stretch us beyond capacity
9. No Debt
No debt required or Personal or Company Guarantee or put us in jeopardy
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Shane Botting
Anne Botting
