Ask Alice

Welcome to “Ask Alice” – our growing video library of clear, calm commercial insights. Watch bite-sized tips, full-length conversations, and YouTube Shorts made for business owners who want less noise and more clarity.

Saying yes to everything might feel like good service, but it usually means unclear boundaries, low margins, and burnout. In this Ask Alice, we’re talking about how saying no - politely and confidently - actually builds trust and strengthens relationships. #AskAlice #SayingNoBuildsRespect #CommercialClarity #Boundaries
🚫 Saying No Builds Respect
When you’re trying to do it all, you’re not leading - you’re surviving. In this Ask Alice, we’re talking about working in your Zone of Genius and bringing in the right skills for everything else. There’s good news: you can now book Ask Alice Calls directly through the Ask Alice section on our website — for those moments you need quick, commercial clarity. #AskAlice #ZoneOfGenius #Leadership #SMEAdvice #AskAliceCalls
🌟 Zone of Genius: Why You Should Stop Doing Everything Yourself
Delaying a difficult chat with a client, team member, or supplier might feel easier in the moment . . .but it often costs more later. In this Ask Alice, we’re breaking down why avoiding awkward conversations hits profit, relationships, and momentum. #AskAlice #CommercialClarity #SMEAdvice #CommunicationMatters
💬 The Cost of Avoiding Awkward Conversations
Purchase orders, Ts & Cs, signed agreements . . .when contracts conflict, which one wins? In this Ask Alice, we explain how conflicting terms arise, why they create risk, and how to protect your business. #AskAlice #ConflictingContracts #ContractRisks #SMEAdvice
📄 Conflicting Contracts: Which Terms Actually Apply?
It’s just a “quick favour”… until your time, scope, and profitability quietly disappear. In this Ask Alice, we’re talking about how small extras add up—and how to protect your time and margins without damaging client relationships. #AskAlice #QuickJobs #ScopeControl #Profitability
⚠️ When Quick Jobs Cost You
If revenue’s up but margins aren’t, the profit is hiding somewhere. In this Ask Alice, we show where it slips away - quiet discounts, scope creep, delivery overruns, write-offs, and slow cash - and how to get it back. #AskAlice #FindTheProfit #SMEAdvice #MarginMatters
Where’s the Profit Hiding?
Every yes has a cost. Yes to a rush can mean no to margin, team capacity, or another client. In this Ask Alice, we're looking into the positive impacts of saying yes on purpose . #AskAlice #WhatAreYouSayingYesTo #CommercialClarity #ScopeControl
What Are You Saying Yes To? ( . . . and what you’re saying no to)
“Can you just crack on?” sounds harmless until scope, timelines, or payment go sideways. In this Ask Alice, we explain why a signed agreement protects delivery, cashflow, IP, and everyone’s sanity. #AskAlice #UnsignedContracts #SMEAdvice #ContractBasics
🖊️ Unsigned Contracts: Why We Don’t Start Without a Signature
Busy isn’t the goal - profitable is. In this Ask Alice, we show how to give your team clear commercial guardrails: margin targets, pricing & discount rules, scope control, and payment discipline. #AskAlice #CommercialDirection #SMEAdvice #ProfitFirst
📊 Commercial Direction: Does Your Team Know What “Good” Looks Like?
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Ask Alice

Real-world commercial and contract advice, without the jargon.

You’ve seen the Ask Alice videos — quick, straight-talking takes on the commercial and contractual questions business owners face every day.

Sometimes, though, you’ve got a specific situation you want to talk through. Something that’s been niggling at you, or a decision you want to sense-check before you act. That’s where the bookable Ask Alice sessions come in.

This is your chance to get focused, practical input on your business challenge — no long retainers, no strings attached, just clear commercial thinking you can put to use straight away.

Book a Session

Choose the session that fits what you need

20-minute Ask Alice – £100
A short, sharp session to get clarity fast. Perfect for a specific question, reviewing a clause, or untangling a quick commercial dilemma.

50-minute Ask Alice – £200
More time to dig into a complex issue, talk through strategy, or sense-check multiple options.

You’re welcome to send over background information or questions in one consolidated email before we speak, so Alice can review them in advance.

After your session, if you’re happy for us to use our AI notetaker, we’ll share an automated summary of what we discussed — a simple recap of key points and next steps.

Book your slot and let’s get your commercial questions sorted.