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The Peak-Load Problem

Finance

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Dec 2, 2025

The Peak-Load Problem

A founder’s guide to spotting when workloads outgrow pay-as-you-go models.

Simon Maughan
Simon Maughan
Automation is a CEO’s Job

Technology

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Sep 9, 2025

Automation is a CEO’s Job

Real gains come when leaders link automation to growth, not when they shave a few hours off routine tasks.

Simon Maughan
Simon Maughan
The Taste Test Economy

Technology

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May 6, 2025

The Taste Test Economy

In the AI Era, Only a Working Product Will Win You the Client

Simon Maughan
Simon Maughan
Do You Run a Company or a Product?

Finance

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Feb 11, 2025

Do You Run a Company or a Product?

Businesses are built on the hidden value they offer.

Simon Maughan
Simon Maughan
How to scale rapidly while managing risk

Finance

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Oct 1, 2024

How to scale rapidly while managing risk

The financial metrics I use to project cash flows and control costs

Simon Maughan
Simon Maughan
How to design a sales commission scheme for your business

People

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Sep 24, 2024

How to design a sales commission scheme for your business

Three things that matter more than what the boss thinks is fair.

Simon Maughan
Simon Maughan
Strategies to Boost Morale in Sales and Marketing

People

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Sep 3, 2024

Strategies to Boost Morale in Sales and Marketing

How incentives, structures and frameworks deliver enhanced engagement.

Simon Maughan
Simon Maughan
The Art of Client Retention: Reducing Churn in B2B Sales

People

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Jul 23, 2024

The Art of Client Retention: Reducing Churn in B2B Sales

How converting quality leads is the foundation of retention

Simon Maughan
Simon Maughan
How much cash can I spend this year?

Finance

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Mar 5, 2024

How much cash can I spend this year?

Bootstrapping a business requires an alternative view of cash flow.

Simon Maughan
Simon Maughan
Market Research that Most Sales People Miss

People

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Feb 27, 2024

Market Research that Most Sales People Miss

Researching the market and competition leaves a gaping hole in your knowledge.

Simon Maughan
Simon Maughan
How do I know when it’s time to scale my business?

Finance

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Feb 20, 2024

How do I know when it’s time to scale my business?

Tips to go from non-scalable to scalable growth.

Simon Maughan
Simon Maughan
A Crash Course in Customer Acquisition Costs

Finance

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Feb 6, 2024

A Crash Course in Customer Acquisition Costs

Questions and Answers from The Profit Elevator community.

Simon Maughan
Simon Maughan
The State of European Private Capital Markets

Finance

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Dec 27, 2023

The State of European Private Capital Markets

Why forecasts for markets and business cashflows are often wrong

Simon Maughan
Simon Maughan
5 ways to tell if your business has enough cash

Finance

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Dec 12, 2023

5 ways to tell if your business has enough cash

93% of small businesses start with less than 18 months of resources.

Simon Maughan
Simon Maughan

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