The year my revenue went up and my profit went down
by: Paul JarmanPublished on: 01/11/2026In 2019 my shop had its biggest year for revenue and made less profit than the year before. Here’s where the money went, and why a lot of owners don’t find out for two years.
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Working sixty hours a week: the two things owners actually want from them
by: Paul JarmanPublished on: 25/10/2026Two owners work the same hours. One wants the hours back, one wants more from them. The fix starts in the same place: what one of your hours is worth in profit.
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Turnover up, profit flat: why owners don’t see it for two years
by: Paul JarmanPublished on: 22/10/2026Your revenue numbers look good every week. Your profit shows up once a year, usually from the accountant. The gap between those two is where the growth goes.
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The one-week test for owner-dependent businesses
by: Paul JarmanPublished on: 14/06/2026Most owner-managed businesses are closer to running independently than they look from the inside. The One-Week Test shows exactly where the gaps are.
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