I'm not keen on having my photo taken! However, I know as a solo business owner you do need to be visible to others who may not be able to meet you in person or want to get a sense of who you are. And of course one way, other than videos, is to have professional photos to use on your website and social media. Having great photos creates a different energ[...]
If you believe that everything is energy then you'll know the importance of creating and maintaining a vibrant business. Being vibrant means being alive and energetic - very client attractive qualities. I see this in the clients I am working with. Many of them are so full of energy, enthusiasm and vitality they are naturally attracting an abundance of clients and opportunit[...]
I've been coaching business owners and consulting with large businesses for more than 10 years and it’s been one of my best career choices. However, there is one constant pressure….. If you are in a service based business that relies on you to deliver, then, you know you have to show up – all the time! At some stage (and I’ve seen this with many business owners) we rea[...]
Do you notice how many businesses are vying for our attention - presents, clothes, services and programmes - every day? It can feel very overwhelming... However, if you're like me there are certain companies and brands that I prefer above all others. They draw me back time and time again. In a sense they are irresistible - tempting, desirable, enticing a[...]
Do you feel that days, weeks and months seem to pass so quickly? I've barely caught up with September and now it's October! Last week I spent a few days in Yorkshire exploring the beautiful landscape and this quote by Wayne Dyer really resonated with me ... "Become slower in your journey through life. Practice yoga and meditation if you suffer from 'hurry sickness.' B[...]
The route to success in business is not just about doing what you love and enjoy. Like an Olympic athlete it requires resolution, determination and endurance to succeed. As well as a willingness to take risks, a commitment to consistent actions and most importantly the persistence to keep going. Sadly, I've seen many entrepreneurs give up too soon, having become discouraged an[...]
Being a business owner requires a LOT of mental, physical and emotional energy. Even if you have a supportive team around you, ultimately you are responsible and accountable for your business results. This means you have to maintain peak performance, for most if not all of the time, no matter what may be happening. You have to have enough energy to meet deadlines and get th[...]
Being successful in business today involves much more than the latest marketing, branding and sales techniques. To get to the next level requires a big shift in energy, mindset and attitude. However, I know that maintaining a positive focus when faced with challenges, disappointments and setbacks can be difficult. Which is why creating the right environment for you and your bu[...]
Although we would all love to be stress free, inevitably when running a business we face setbacks, whether at home or work. Some of these might be relatively minor while others are on a much larger scale. Whatever you may be experiencing now or may yet face it’s important to know how to handle problems in a way that helps build strength and most importantly resilience. Re[...]
One of my favourite quotes by Steve Martin is 'be so good they can't ignore you'. I expect we all aim for this in our work. However, as there are growing numbers of entrepreneurs and small businesses (there is a lot of choice out there!) I'm always thinking about what else will make offers and services even more irresistible to potential clients. Irresistible offers will help[...]
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