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If you run a UK business and it still feels heavier than it should — this free guide was written for exactly that moment.
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- 50 practical actions — not theory. Things you can actually use this week.
- Covers pricing, profit, sales, visibility, focus and decision-making.
- Written for UK SME owners under real pressure in 2026 — not textbook startups.
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23 years of real conversations with UK SME owners, distilled into 50 things that actually move the needle.
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Real results from real SME owners across the UK
EXCELLENT Based on 19 reviews Posted on Steven J Phyall5 May 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve known Ian for over 10 years and have seen first hand the impact he’s had on a number of people and businesses he works with. His straight talking, no-nonsense approach really stands out, and he’s always easy to deal with. Above all, he’s a genuinely good person to sit and speak to.Posted on Shaun Ryan24 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I started my own business in 2002, I was pretty clueless but had a strong work ethic and plenty of ideas. I first spoke to Ian in 2006 when he called me on a Tuesday evening at 6:30pm, to introduce himself. I agreed to meet him in person with a view to starting business coaching. At our first meeting I mentioned it was strange that he called me so late in the day, his response was… “if somebody picks up at 6:30 in the evening, it's probably the business owner and if they are there at that time of day, they probably need my help”. He was right! I set to work with Ian in 2006 building a growth plan, which he kept me accountable to, first weekly and then monthly as I got into my stride. As the economic downturn of 2008 occurred, I saw competitors sliding backwards, as we grew from strength to strength, simply by following the plans we had built and applying the strategies that we had learned from Ian. Ian was fundamental in pushing me outside of my comfort zone and helping me grow, and in-turn, helped the company to grow from a repetitive £500,000 per year, to an £8 million per year turnover business. At the time of selling a majority stake in my company, I just wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to Ian and tell anyone reading, if you are looking for a rock solid business coach, who can make a real difference, look no further!Posted on Jane Rudd4 October 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have known Ian for over 20 years now and found my time working with him invaluable. It can be a lonely place running your own business, who do you trust? everyone has their own agenda. Your time with Ian is a really safe space to test out ideas and problem solve issues that are bugging you. You cant help but leave your session recharged and motivated to move things along with a sense of relief that you’re on the right track, despite your own negativity creeping in. Invest in yourself spending time with Ian; he always finds a way to help you find a solution no matter what the problem and if you need a quick kick start to marketing your will come away with your hand aching from note taking ideas to try. Ian is a well known motivational speaker and each session you have with him is your own motivational bubble; he has this golden energy around him and you cant help but walk away with a little bit of it. His time is quickly filled, so if he has a space, grab it quickly. Having closed my business now, the one thing I miss most is my time with Ian.Posted on Carl Willcock9 August 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've known Ian since 2018 and attended his really good Big 100 events in Portsmouth and Southampton a few times, as well as being part of his mastermind group coaching for a year. Since September 2023, I've been on 1-2-1 monthly coaching with Ian and wow, what a difference he has made. With Ian's knowledge and years of experience, he has helped me to ramp up my marketing efforts resulting in a significant increase in new clients and monthly recurring sales in 2024. The key thing he helps is being a sounding board for ideas and holding me to account, so I can continue to grow and stay on track! I'm so impressed that I've now signed-up to start 2-weekly coaching with Ian, as I can see how much I've achieved on monthly coaching, and have big plans for the next 2 years. I'd highly recommend Ian to any business that needs help to grow, maintain focus on key activities, as well as identify new income stream opportunities. Carl, Founder at Goverseth Accountants, BristolPosted on Deborah Weatherell26 July 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ian is a hugely talented business coach who has personally worked with me and my business for over a year now. Inspirational and motivational, I simply couldn't recommend his services more highly. We consider him an integral part of our leadership team!Posted on Nathan Mcqueen25 July 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ian has been a great mentor and coach for the past two years. With his help and guidance I have moved from being an employee to giving me the confidence to launch my own business. Ian takes the time to understand you, its not a one size fits all solution. I cant recommend Ian enough!Posted on Carla Hutchison19 July 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you run a business any business, Coach can help increase not only your turnover but your profits too. If you get the chance to work with him jump at it. I've learnt more from Coach's free content than I have from any other coach even ones I've paid thousands of pounds to work with. Coach understands life and business. Visit his website, read his content, go to his events. Work with him one to one, just consume him. Your business will increase and improve with very little action. Be warned that he will make you put in the work, it will be so worth it. One of Coach's free tips allowed us to raise our prices by 20% without any complaints from our customers. Highly recommended.Posted on Diane Newsham12 July 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ian coached us in our business for over 9 years. Showed us ways of achieving our goals. Very patient, understanding and thinks out of the box! He uses easy to understand ways of helping your business grow. Couldn't have done it without him.Posted on Kirsty Bull11 July 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend Ian enough! He helped me to track my figures, achieve my targets and supported me through every step. He helped me take my business to the next level and to make my personal goals come true. It’s like having your own business cheerleader! You won’t be disappointed.Posted on Lee Whitfield11 July 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have heard Ian speak a few times now and I always come away with new insights and valuable advice. He has such a grounding presence you just feel safe in his company!
You can't help but leave your session recharged and motivated. Ian always finds a way to help you find a solution.
What's inside the guide
50 ideas across every part of your business
Not motivational filler. Not generic frameworks. Specific, actionable ideas drawn from 23 years of working with UK business owners who are under real pressure.
Profit & Pricing
Charge what you're worth, plug the leaks and improve your margins without losing clients.
Marketing & Visibility
Get found, stand out and stay front of mind — without spending a fortune on advertising.
Sales & Conversion
Convert more enquiries, handle objections confidently and grow revenue from existing clients.
Digital & Systems
Improve website performance, automate the right things and stop wasting time on admin.
Client Retention
Keep more of the right clients, improve lifetime value and generate stronger referrals.
Strategy & Focus
Cut through the noise. Prioritise what moves the needle and stop wasting energy on the rest.
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Who wrote this — and why you should trust it
Meet Ian Dickson
Ian Dickson has spent 23 years working directly with UK business owners — not writing about business from the sidelines, but sitting across the table from people who are under real pressure and helping them find a way through.
He's delivered 550+ business seminars and worked with hundreds of SMEs across the UK and internationally. This guide is a distillation of what actually works — drawn from real conversations with real businesses, facing real problems.
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EXCELLENT Based on 19 reviews Posted on Steven J Phyall5 May 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve known Ian for over 10 years and have seen first hand the impact he’s had on a number of people and businesses he works with. His straight talking, no-nonsense approach really stands out, and he’s always easy to deal with. Above all, he’s a genuinely good person to sit and speak to.Posted on Shaun Ryan24 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I started my own business in 2002, I was pretty clueless but had a strong work ethic and plenty of ideas. I first spoke to Ian in 2006 when he called me on a Tuesday evening at 6:30pm, to introduce himself. I agreed to meet him in person with a view to starting business coaching. At our first meeting I mentioned it was strange that he called me so late in the day, his response was… “if somebody picks up at 6:30 in the evening, it's probably the business owner and if they are there at that time of day, they probably need my help”. He was right! I set to work with Ian in 2006 building a growth plan, which he kept me accountable to, first weekly and then monthly as I got into my stride. As the economic downturn of 2008 occurred, I saw competitors sliding backwards, as we grew from strength to strength, simply by following the plans we had built and applying the strategies that we had learned from Ian. Ian was fundamental in pushing me outside of my comfort zone and helping me grow, and in-turn, helped the company to grow from a repetitive £500,000 per year, to an £8 million per year turnover business. At the time of selling a majority stake in my company, I just wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to Ian and tell anyone reading, if you are looking for a rock solid business coach, who can make a real difference, look no further!Posted on Jane Rudd4 October 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have known Ian for over 20 years now and found my time working with him invaluable. It can be a lonely place running your own business, who do you trust? everyone has their own agenda. Your time with Ian is a really safe space to test out ideas and problem solve issues that are bugging you. You cant help but leave your session recharged and motivated to move things along with a sense of relief that you’re on the right track, despite your own negativity creeping in. Invest in yourself spending time with Ian; he always finds a way to help you find a solution no matter what the problem and if you need a quick kick start to marketing your will come away with your hand aching from note taking ideas to try. Ian is a well known motivational speaker and each session you have with him is your own motivational bubble; he has this golden energy around him and you cant help but walk away with a little bit of it. His time is quickly filled, so if he has a space, grab it quickly. Having closed my business now, the one thing I miss most is my time with Ian.Posted on Carl Willcock9 August 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've known Ian since 2018 and attended his really good Big 100 events in Portsmouth and Southampton a few times, as well as being part of his mastermind group coaching for a year. Since September 2023, I've been on 1-2-1 monthly coaching with Ian and wow, what a difference he has made. With Ian's knowledge and years of experience, he has helped me to ramp up my marketing efforts resulting in a significant increase in new clients and monthly recurring sales in 2024. The key thing he helps is being a sounding board for ideas and holding me to account, so I can continue to grow and stay on track! I'm so impressed that I've now signed-up to start 2-weekly coaching with Ian, as I can see how much I've achieved on monthly coaching, and have big plans for the next 2 years. I'd highly recommend Ian to any business that needs help to grow, maintain focus on key activities, as well as identify new income stream opportunities. Carl, Founder at Goverseth Accountants, BristolPosted on Deborah Weatherell26 July 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ian is a hugely talented business coach who has personally worked with me and my business for over a year now. Inspirational and motivational, I simply couldn't recommend his services more highly. We consider him an integral part of our leadership team!Posted on Nathan Mcqueen25 July 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ian has been a great mentor and coach for the past two years. With his help and guidance I have moved from being an employee to giving me the confidence to launch my own business. Ian takes the time to understand you, its not a one size fits all solution. I cant recommend Ian enough!Posted on Carla Hutchison19 July 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you run a business any business, Coach can help increase not only your turnover but your profits too. If you get the chance to work with him jump at it. I've learnt more from Coach's free content than I have from any other coach even ones I've paid thousands of pounds to work with. Coach understands life and business. Visit his website, read his content, go to his events. Work with him one to one, just consume him. Your business will increase and improve with very little action. Be warned that he will make you put in the work, it will be so worth it. One of Coach's free tips allowed us to raise our prices by 20% without any complaints from our customers. Highly recommended.Posted on Diane Newsham12 July 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ian coached us in our business for over 9 years. Showed us ways of achieving our goals. Very patient, understanding and thinks out of the box! He uses easy to understand ways of helping your business grow. Couldn't have done it without him.Posted on Kirsty Bull11 July 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend Ian enough! He helped me to track my figures, achieve my targets and supported me through every step. He helped me take my business to the next level and to make my personal goals come true. It’s like having your own business cheerleader! You won’t be disappointed.Posted on Lee Whitfield11 July 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have heard Ian speak a few times now and I always come away with new insights and valuable advice. He has such a grounding presence you just feel safe in his company!