Seun Oyinlola
CEO & Founder of Sky99 Group
Building & Scaling Healthcare Companies globally
We supply experienced, CRB checked Support workers, RGNs, RMNs, RNLD with experiences in Dementia and Mental health to several care homes, residential nursing homes in West Sussex.
Don't rush into things! You must secure your contract first. Once you have that signed contract, eligibility for a sponsorship license becomes much easier. Proving you have work, and people are eager to work, makes the process smoother.
Do your due diligence before entering the care business world. Seek guidance, mentors, and coaches. That's the essential path forward for success.
Many NHS professionals, having achieved band six, seven, or eight, assume they can seamlessly transition to running their own business. However, this leap requires more than just prior management experience. Without expert guidance to translate NHS skills into business management, you risk financial loss. Simply put, your NHS managerial background doesn't automatically equip you for the world of entrepreneurship.
Starting a healthcare business is not for the faint-hearted. It comes with immense responsibility. This video shares 10 crucial lessons learned before diving in.
Before you launch that business, have a real heart-to-heart with yourself. Do you truly want this? It's a crucial question to answer honestly.
Healthcare business offers huge financial rewards, but it's a marathon, not a sprint. Patience, calmness, and thorough due diligence are key. Learn the processes, understand the field, and avoid burnout by taking it slow. Big bucks are achievable without cutting corners, but only with the right mindset.
A company landed a juicy contract in Scotland but overlooked crucial logistics. When a nurse couldn't reach a care home due to transport issues on a bank holiday, the entire contract was lost. This costly mistake highlights the importance of proper planning.
For business owners, wise spending is crucial. Some years are great, others not so much. Learn to live below your means and avoid overspending. Keeping funds in the business and having a strong accountant to guide you are key.
We faced a tough situation: a client's dirty, unhygienic flat. Stakeholders refused to pay for cleaning, but our staff and clients deserved better. We covered the decluttering and cleaning ourselves, an unexpected business cost, but essential for staff and client well-being.
People are failing to do basic research before meetings and business dealings. Companies House and LinkedIn have all the info you need to verify who you're meeting. Don't get scammed – do your due diligence.