What if the key to your next breakthrough wasn’t working harder, but becoming someone who doesn’t need to? As a founder who’s built multiple 7-figure businesses and coached leaders across 80+ industries...

In my journey from corporate burnout to conscious leadership, I discovered a simple yet radical truth: Love, Joy, and Bliss are not just feel-good ideals; they are powerful states of being that can...

Are your offers falling short despite your hard work and brilliant solutions? It’s a common struggle, and often, the issue isn’t the value of your product, but how it’s positioned. In this article, Sarah Cann...

Many businesses across Australia and New Zealand start with hustle, grit, and a brilliant idea. That energy gets them to early success: a solid team, strong revenue, and a growing reputation.

The way we label and categorise things shapes our perception, and often limits it. In business, we can unconsciously default to the status quo, missing innovation opportunities, overlooking risks, and...

Advertising is tempting. It’s fast. It’s visible. It makes you feel like you’re doing something. The metrics roll in. The reach ticks up. The platform congratulates you with digital confetti, and yet...

Implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®), popularized by the book Traction, can transform how your business runs. Whether you’re thinking about self‑implementing EOS or hiring a Certified...

Many entrepreneurs invest heavily in strategy, but often find themselves stuck despite having the perfect plan. Sarah Cann explores why aligning your mindset with your strategy is the missing key to...

In today’s competitive world, CRM (Customer Relationship Management) is far more than a database. For businesses aiming to scale, enter new markets, and maximize revenue, CRM is the engine that turns...

Diamonds by Sade founder, Sade Schurmann, spent most of her earlier years moving between several countries and continents. Starting in Zimbabwe, moving to New Zealand, and settling now on the East Coast of Australia...

High-performing leaders unlock real advantage by focusing on what truly drives impact and relinquishing the rest. That’s how sustainable scale happens with a new mindset and without sacrificing themselves...

In a world saturated with marketing noise, a quiet revolution is unfolding, where visionary business owners are choosing authenticity over hype. In this article, Sarah Cann, a strategic marketing...

With news of climate change dominating headlines in a world where we’re all being held accountable for our impact on the environment, one of the most powerful concepts to emerge from the movement is that of carbon accounting.

For decades, search has been synonymous with scrolling. You type a query into Google and are met with a sea of blue links, sponsored articles, and banner ads that you need to sift through to find what...

In today’s economy, building wealth often seems out of reach unless you come from wealth, have access to venture capital, or have a seat at the table. But there’s a growing movement changing that narrative...

If you've ever felt like just another number in the payment processing game, you're not alone, and that's precisely why Closeknit Connections was created.

Most founders think strategy is the solution when they hit a plateau, but more often, it’s not the plan that’s broken. It’s the person trying to execute it. From burnout to indecision to lost...

Failure isn’t a flaw in your leadership journey; it is the leadership journey. What if your biggest credibility builder isn’t your success, but your stumbles? Let’s talk about how to reframe failure...

Pubs are not fading away; they're evolving. In this post-pandemic landscape marked by rising expenses and shifting expectations, traditional pubs must adapt to survive. But with the right transformation...

The future of office-based work is undeniably shifting, with remote work presenting both opportunities and challenges. While some employees thrive in home environments, others may struggle with necessary...

Expanding into international markets is exciting, but the stakes are high. A misstep can cost you millions, damage your brand reputation, or lock you out of a market for years to come. Each segment...

"It's impossible" is something I've heard over and over, and perhaps you have too. When it happens, it lights me up because it is a challenge in building new companies or expanding my legacy brands.

As we look back on the year that was, one thing is clear: strong leadership and a well-run property management team can significantly impact the success of an investment property. In an industry often...

You’re the one others look up to. The one they turn to. The real-life example of their vision board. You built the brand. You scaled the business. You made the money. Success is written all over your life...