Business Growth Central with The Botterills

Do family businesses actually work - or are they a disaster waiting to happen?

In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott have an honest conversation about hiring family members, the hidden risks most people ignore, and the conditions that must be in place if it’s ever going to work. A real-world discussion from people who've lived it.

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How do you actually know if your business is doing well this week?
In this episode of Business Growth Central, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott share the simple system they use to track what matters, spot problems early, and remove the stress of guessing how the business is really performing.

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If you want 2026 to be genuinely better than 2025, it starts with clarity and focus. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott explain how to “lock in” for the year ahead - getting clear on what you actually want, cutting out distractions, and focusing on the habits and actions that truly move the needle in business.If you want us to answer your question on a future episode, email [email protected]

If you want 2026 to be genuinely better than 2025, you need more than vague goals and New Year’s resolutions. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott look back on the real wins, mistakes and lessons from 2025 - then explain how to turn those insights into better habits, clearer focus and smarter decisions for the year ahead.
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Taking time off shouldn’t mean your business falls apart. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott discuss how business owners can take a proper holiday without guilt or stress - and why being able to step away is one of the clearest signs of a healthy business.
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