Feel like you’re making decisions in the dark? It’s time to turn on the dashboard.

In this episode of Go Beyond Busy, Christine Abela from Oxygen8 Consulting breaks down how small business owners can use the right business metrics to guide smarter, faster, more profitable decisions – without drowning in spreadsheets or jargon.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why business metrics matter for growth, sustainability, and avoiding costly mistakes

• The difference between meaningful metrics and vanity numbers

• How to track financial, customer, operational, and growth metrics without overwhelm

• Critical numbers like MRR, ARR, profit margins, ROE, customer acquisition cost, retention rates, and cash flow

• How to build a simple, action-oriented tracking system that fits a busy owner's life

• How to turn insights into real improvements and results

• Common mistakes to avoid when starting with metrics

• How to foster a data-driven mindset for lasting success

Downloads available with this episode:

• eBook: Understanding Business Metrics Made Simple

• Checklist: Core Metrics Every Business Should Track

• 3 Guides: Setting up your business metrics dashboard, Cashflow monitoring framework, Customer metrics implementation guide

• AI Prompts: Using Data to Improve Your Business

• Toolstack: Recommended Tools for Tracking and Analysis

• Workbook: Building Your Business Metrics Dashboard

Get all resources at: https://GoBeyondBusy.com

Hosted by Christine Abela – experienced business consultant and tech strategist helping small business owners move from chaos to calm through practical, real-world advice.

Some content is created with the help of AI tools, but every insight is based on real-world consulting experience.

Running a growing small business can feel like you’re drowning in admin, firefighting, and repetitive tasks. This episode of Go Beyond Busy is all about how to change that.Christine Abela from Oxygen8 Consulting shares practical, real-world advice on how small business owners can harness automation to free up time, boost profits, and simplify operations - without losing the human touch.In this episode, you'll learn:- Why automation is critical for small businesses now, not later- How to spot automation opportunities using simple process mapping- Where automation delivers the biggest wins: email marketing, social media, customer service, accounting, and inventory management- How to implement scalable, cloud-based solutions without tech overwhelm- How APIs, Zapier, and cloud platforms can tie your systems together seamlessly- Why security, integration, and future-proofing matter for sustainable automation- How to measure the ROI of your automation projects (with time, errors, productivity, and cost savings metrics)Downloads available with this episode:- eBook: Getting Started with Automation- Checklist: Top Automation Opportunities for Small Business- Guide: Choosing the Right Tools for Your Business- AI Prompts: Automation Planning Templates- Toolstack: Recommended Apps for Small Business Automation- Workbook: Build Your Automation RoadmapAccess all resources at https://GoBeyondBusy.comHosted by Christine Abela – experienced business consultant and automation strategist, helping small business owners move from chaos to calm through practical, tailored advice.Some content is created with the help of AI tools, but every insight is grounded in real-world experience.

If you’re a small business owner who ends each day wondering where the time went – this episode is for you.In this deep dive, we unpack practical strategies for improving focus and productivity without burning out. Whether you're running a business turning over $1M–$10M or just trying to regain control of your time, this episode offers clear, actionable advice you can start using straight away.What You’ll Learn:- How to reclaim focus in a world of constant pings and notifications- Why multitasking is killing your productivity- Top-down vs bottom-up attention – and how to use it to your advantage- The science behind why even silent distractions mess with your brain- How to create a “focus haven” that actually helps you concentrate- Powerful tools like Pomodoro, “Eat the Frog”, and Parkinson’s Law- Why sleep, hydration, and food choices matter more than you think- How to build sustainable habits that actually stick- When to ask for help and how expert guidance can shortcut your progressThis episode includes two valuable downloads:- An eBook with tips and strategies for improving focus- Access to a 10-part video series on building focus and productivity habitsGet both at https://GoBeyondBusy.comHosted by Christine Abela from Oxygen8 Consulting – a business consultant with a strong tech background helping overwhelmed business owners simplify, streamline, and scale.Some content may have been enhanced with AI tools, but all insights are grounded in real-world experience working with businesses just like yours.