Gavin is interviewed by Lee Houghton, creator of The Business Problems Solved Podcast!In this time where for many small businesses it's all about survival, they discuss the ways this can be achieved successfully with Gavin's ‘Keep Your Boat Afloat – A Business Survival Guide for COVID19 Times'We are all in a period of enforced change and the most important thing for any business is to be able to make it to the other side.There is great content and practical advice in this episode listen in and find out how to survive and thrive moving forward.Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-podKEY TAKEAWAYSThe most important thing is to get your business out the other side so you can take advantage of the opportunities when the resurgence of the economy begins.Sometimes when you in the middle of everything it can be difficult to think rationally because you are in a flight or fight mode.Once you have established the basics you can move forwardsPeople are now beginning to think about how they can use this time productively to be in the best position moving forward.People are on different parts of ‘the change curve' created by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross.Some people have already moved to acceptance and are looking at opportunities whilst others are still in denial.Focus on small simple steps you can take every day to get back in control.The emotional journey of change is one where there is a grieving process that has to be experienced and moved through.People who have their own businesses are creative, flexible and like to solve a problem.This will be a defining moment for many businesses and there will be entrepreneurs who will find solutions that will move their businesses forward over the next 5 years.The pdf ‘Keep Your Boat Afloat – A Business Survival Guide for COVID19 Times' provides the 8 steps any business needs to work through to be able to survive and then thrive as the opportunities come on the other side of this situation.The 8 steps; looking after your employees, cash strategies, ascertaining your supply chain, talking to your customers, Pivoting and adaptation and marketing along with community and mindset play a vital role in the survival of any business. BEST MOMENTS‘Sometimes when you are in the middle of everything it can be difficult to think rationally because you are in a flight or fight mode'‘I have lived through the rise and demise of a business, I was the person centre stage with the suppliers, clients, staff and other stakeholder groups'‘If you cut too deep and too soon you won't have a business on the other side.It's about achieving the right balance' VALUABLE RESOURCESBusiness Problems Solved Podcast Keep Your Boat Afloat PdfThe Business Mastermind PodcastGavin Preston Website ABOUT THE GUESTLee HoughtonFor the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker. CONTACT METHODYou can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194Lee@leehoughton.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/ ABOUT THE HOSTGavin PrestonGavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, Business Growth Mentor, Trainer andhigh-performance Coach.  He works with Business Owners and Entrepreneurs and has a strong track record in creating creative strategies to accelerate the growth of their business. He has helped hundreds of SME business owners and leaders improve their performance and that of their business and a comparable number of executives and employees in blue-chip corporates over the last 20 years.Gavin's energetic, insightful and yet down to earth and practical talks, workshops and coaching is in demand with high growth business between £250,000 and £30 million revenue and with multi-national organisations at all levels from Board to frontline Managers. He is an expert in Business Growth Strategies, Peak Performance Mindset, Persuasion & Engagement, Marketing, Productivity, Leadership Development, Team Development & Motivation, Leading Change, Stakeholder Management, Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Change. CONTACT METHODGavin Preston WebsiteGavin Preston LinkedInGavin Preston YouTubeGavin Preston FacebookGavin Preston Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.