Running a business in today’s world? It’s no walk in the park. Between rising interest rates, shifting regulations, and unexpected global shake-ups (hi again, Trump), it can feel like your business is constantly under attack from all directions.
But here’s the truth:
There are two kinds of challenges in business — external and internal.
And only one of them is within your control.
External Factors: The Storm You Can’t Stop
External factors are the things happening around you — not because of you. These include:
- Rising interest rates and inflation
- Government regulations (e.g. staff rules, tax codes, tariffs)
- Economic downturns
- Parking changes by local councils (yep, even that)
- Global politics and international trade disruptions
These are the things you can’t control… but they still impact your business.
They can eat into your profits, reduce foot traffic, increase staffing costs, and make day-to-day operations tougher.
And yet — you’re not powerless.
Internal Factors: Your Zone of Power
Internal factors are the decisions you make, the systems you create, and the habits you form.
In our recent Profit Generator Program, we worked with business owners to strengthen these internal foundations. The outcome?
Massive mindset shifts. Clear financial targets. Smarter decisions. More profitability.
Internal factors you can control:
- Your pricing strategy
- Cash flow systems
- Expense management
- Staff performance and scheduling
- Sales systems and customer experience
- Strategic planning and forecasting
These are the levers that, when pulled correctly, can make your business resilient — even in tough economic conditions.
What We Learned in the Profit Generator Program
Over six weeks, our students:
✅ Identified the internal issues holding their businesses back
✅ Set real financial goals — and tracked their progress
✅ Replaced old habits with intentional, profit-driving strategies
✅ Built systems to navigate the chaos of running a business
They’re not just surviving — they’re preparing to thrive. And guess what?
They’re just getting started.
What Can You Do?
Here’s the deal: you can’t control interest rates, government decisions, or global events.
But you can take responsibility for what’s happening inside your business. And the sooner you do, the better equipped you’ll be to handle whatever comes next.
So ask yourself:
- Are you reacting to chaos, or preparing for it?
- Are you focused on what you can’t change… or fixing what you can?
Because this is where the shift happens.
And it’s exactly what we teach inside the Profit Generator Program.
Ready to Take Control?
Whether you’re feeling the squeeze from external pressures or just know things could be running better — now is the time to take action.
💥 Learn how to spot what’s holding your business back.
💥 Build stronger financial systems and long-term strategies.
💥 Work alongside us in the next round of the Profit Generator Program.
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