John Olivant
@johnolivant.bsky.social
Business Owner, mentor and coach. I follow anything business-related as well as blogging on a regular basis. You can read my blog at www.johnolivant.com
Most business owners don’t have a growth problem.
They have a diagnostic problem.
They’re working hard…But on the wrong constraint.
More marketing won’t fix weak positioning.
Lower prices won’t fix poor desirability.
More sales won’t fix operational drag.
www.johnolivant.com/business-dia...
They have a diagnostic problem.
They’re working hard…But on the wrong constraint.
More marketing won’t fix weak positioning.
Lower prices won’t fix poor desirability.
More sales won’t fix operational drag.
www.johnolivant.com/business-dia...
Fast Business Diagnostics
Our Fast Business Diagnostics Uses Our Proven Business-Building Systems To Fix Your Business, Pinpoint All The Gaps & Provide A Step-By-Step Solution To Building A High-Value Self-Managing Business. F...
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March 2, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Most business owners don’t have a growth problem.
They have a diagnostic problem.
They’re working hard…But on the wrong constraint.
More marketing won’t fix weak positioning.
Lower prices won’t fix poor desirability.
More sales won’t fix operational drag.
www.johnolivant.com/business-dia...
They have a diagnostic problem.
They’re working hard…But on the wrong constraint.
More marketing won’t fix weak positioning.
Lower prices won’t fix poor desirability.
More sales won’t fix operational drag.
www.johnolivant.com/business-dia...
If pricing were logical, this would never have happened.
During the Napoleonic Wars, people in Prussia gave up gold jewellery and proudly wore crude iron instead. Not because iron was better. But because it meant more. https://www.johnolivant.com/2026/02/09/value-vs-price/
During the Napoleonic Wars, people in Prussia gave up gold jewellery and proudly wore crude iron instead. Not because iron was better. But because it meant more. https://www.johnolivant.com/2026/02/09/value-vs-price/
February 9, 2026 at 10:54 AM
If pricing were logical, this would never have happened.
During the Napoleonic Wars, people in Prussia gave up gold jewellery and proudly wore crude iron instead. Not because iron was better. But because it meant more. https://www.johnolivant.com/2026/02/09/value-vs-price/
During the Napoleonic Wars, people in Prussia gave up gold jewellery and proudly wore crude iron instead. Not because iron was better. But because it meant more. https://www.johnolivant.com/2026/02/09/value-vs-price/
In our latest blog, we break down: ✔️ What a DLA is (in plain English) ✔️ The rules you need to know ✔️ The risks most directors miss ✔️ What happens if your company hits trouble
Read it now: https://rule29.co.uk/2025/07/11/directors-loan-account-what-you-need-to-know/
Read it now: https://rule29.co.uk/2025/07/11/directors-loan-account-what-you-need-to-know/
Director’s Loan Account: What you need to know. - Rule 29
Mismanaging your Directors Loan Account can lead to unexpected tax bills, penalties & financial risk if your company runs into trouble.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:48 AM
In our latest blog, we break down: ✔️ What a DLA is (in plain English) ✔️ The rules you need to know ✔️ The risks most directors miss ✔️ What happens if your company hits trouble
Read it now: https://rule29.co.uk/2025/07/11/directors-loan-account-what-you-need-to-know/
Read it now: https://rule29.co.uk/2025/07/11/directors-loan-account-what-you-need-to-know/
www.johnolivant.com/2026/01/07/n... including new Audio and video versions
Niche Market Strategy: Why Narrowing Your Focus Actually Expands Your Market. - John
Niche market strategy. "Discover why the 'Vegan Strategy'—building to the strictest constraints—is the secret to capturing the mass market"
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January 7, 2026 at 10:52 AM
www.johnolivant.com/2026/01/07/n... including new Audio and video versions
You’re not growing. You’re just getting busier.
Real growth = SDE or EBITDA × your multiple.
If you don’t know your valuation, read this: www.johnolivant.com/2025/12/01/b...
Real growth = SDE or EBITDA × your multiple.
If you don’t know your valuation, read this: www.johnolivant.com/2025/12/01/b...
“Real Growth Isn’t Revenue: It’s Valuation” - John
Real Business Growth isn't Revenue its Business Valuation. What Does Real Business Growth Look Like? Not Profit but Valuation.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
You’re not growing. You’re just getting busier.
Real growth = SDE or EBITDA × your multiple.
If you don’t know your valuation, read this: www.johnolivant.com/2025/12/01/b...
Real growth = SDE or EBITDA × your multiple.
If you don’t know your valuation, read this: www.johnolivant.com/2025/12/01/b...
