Prosper With Purpose: Your Essential Guide to a More Balanced and Successful Business Life

Unlock the Secret to Building a Successful Business Without Burning Out!

"Prosper with Purpose" by Colin Crooks MBE is the essential guide for small business owners, start-up founders, and directors seeking to transform their enterprises and lives. Written by Colin Crooks MBE, a serial social entrepreneur and experienced business coach, this book offers real-world insights and practical tools from someone who truly understands the challenges of running a small business. Colin has established five award-winning social enterprises and earned the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Development with his enterprise Green-Works.
Colin's extensive experience includes founding Tree Shepherd to support disadvantaged entrepreneurs and lecturing on the UK government's Help to Grow programme. This book is a must-read for anyone eager to reduce stress while growing their business.

Discover the Power of the 3 Ps: Plan, People, Profit

At the heart of "Prosper with Purpose" is Colin’s proven 3 Ps framework:
1. Create a Plan: Learn to envision your goals for the next five years and how to use Future-Back planning to create a clear roadmap.
2. Manage People: Understand the critical role of values play in motivating your staff. Discover how to delegate effectively and build a cohesive team.
3. Focus on Profit: Gain vital insights into better financial management to increase your profitability and get paid promptly.
Practical Strategies for Sustainable Success
Within "Prosper with Purpose," you’ll uncover essential insights such as:
- the importance of an exit strategy for current decision-making.
- knowing your customer and strong partnerships can unlock growth.
- how to confidently improve your cash flow.
- how to free up your time for implementing the 3 Ps (and for yourself!)
- clear metrics help you focus on the main issues.
Exclusive Bonus for Readers
Colin Crooks MBE offers every reader:
- 30 minutes of free business advice and coaching on issues discussed in the book.
- Free full-sized versions of key exercises delivered directly to your email.
Trust Colin’s Expertise
With a rich history of hands-on experience, Colin understands the daily challenges of running a business. His first book, "How to Make a Million Jobs: A Charter for Social Enterprise," outlined his lived experience of creating real jobs for disadvantaged individuals, which earned him an MBE for services to disadvantaged people and the environment in 2019. Now, he coaches multiple micro and small businesses and hosts a podcast called "Stressing Values," sharing insights from owners on how to be successful—without sacrificing your well-being.
Achieve More by Doing Less
By concentrating on core areas, you’ll learn to reduce hours spent working in your business while increasing profits. Colin’s approach allows you to build a successful business while also having time for a fulfilling personal life, whether that involves spending time with family, pursuing hobbies, or enjoying the rewards of your hard work.
What You’ll Gain from This Book:
- Tools for creating a clear path to your ideal future.
- Strategies for marketing, innovation and growth.
- Techniques for purpose-driven leadership and team motivation.
- A roadmap to shorter work hours and higher profits.
- Insights into effective financial management and sustainable growth.
"Prosper with Purpose" equips you with real-world examples, practical exercises, and expert insights to help you succeed on your own terms.