Grow Your Business - Practical Advice for Small Business Owners Who Want More Profit and Freedom
You’re an expert at what your business does — but running a business takes more than technical skill.
Grow Your Business is a practical podcast for business owners who want clearer direction, better results, and more confidence in the decisions they make every day. Hosted by Paul Sweeney, Chartered Accountant and Certified Business Advisor, this show breaks down the key things business owners need to know to build profitable, resilient businesses that perform in any environment.
Each episode focuses on the fundamentals that actually drive results — sales, profit, cash flow, systems, leadership, and long‑term growth. You’ll learn how to make smarter decisions, avoid common mistakes, and put practical strategies in place that help your business grow without unnecessary stress.
This podcast is for business owners who want:
- More sales and stronger margins
- Better control over cash flow and profitability
- Clearer systems and processes
- Confident leadership and decision‑making
- Sustainable growth — not burnout
- More freedom from the business, not more pressure
The aim of Grow Your Business is simple: to give business owners the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to run successful businesses and enjoy the rewards they originally set out to achieve.
Grow Your Business - Practical Advice for Small Business Owners Who Want More Profit and Freedom
Why Business Plans Fail: The Missing Accountability Problem
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Many business plans fail not because the strategy is wrong, but because there’s no accountability to keep actions moving.
In this episode of Grow Your Business, we explore why the lack of accountability is a major reason business plans fail — even when the goals are clear and the actions are well defined. This is the fourth common failure point in business planning, and one that quietly undermines progress over time.
We discuss why business owners often struggle to hold themselves accountable, how excuses and day‑to‑day pressures creep in, and why having an external point of accountability makes a real difference. You’ll learn why plans without accountability tend to stall, lose momentum, and eventually get abandoned.
By the end of this episode, you’ll understand:
- Why accountability is essential for turning plans into results
- How the absence of accountability leads to drift and inaction
- Why self‑accountability is rarely enough on its own
- How accountability supports consistency, focus, and follow‑through
This episode is essential for business owners who know what needs to be done, but want stronger structure and support to actually make it happen.