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[...]
0 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[...]
Social media has been a great way for me to connect, share and communicate with people around the world and to work with clients who I might never have had the opportunity to meet. I’m really grateful that this has enabled me to learn more and grow my business internationally. However I’ve noticed that increasingly I’m becoming more digitally distracted and f[...]
Do you love books? I'm running out of space for all of mine! This year I made the decision to read more literature rather than personal development and business books. However, I am reading an interesting book at the moment called Women who Brand by Catherine Kupta. Having a personal brand has become even more important in a world where so[...]
Many of us want to do more, have more and become more. Yet, I know how frustrating it can be when despite all your desires and intentions it feels like nothing much has changed. Why is it that some people reach their goals in 6 months while the rest of us take years? There may be various reasons such as knowledge, experience, connections and[...]
Many business owners pour their heart and soul, and possibly their savings, into creating great products and services for their clients. So to continue to attract and retain clients stay focused on these 5 key areas. Clients want... A relationship with you not just a transaction. They want to know that you are a human face, approachable and accessible and if there is an[...]
Many of us are experiencing increasingly busy and stressful lives leading to overwhelm, worry, anxiety and sleepless nights. Overtime if stress becomes chronic it can have a negative impact on our health and wellbeing, potentially resulting in tiredness and overwhelm, depression, back pain, fatigue, digestive issues, headaches and more. If you are a busin[...]
"In the developed world, hundreds of millions of us now face the bizarre problem of surfeit. Yet our brains, instincts, and socialized behavior are still geared to an environment of lack. The result? Overwhelm - on an unprecedented scale." Martha Beck As a business owner or solo professional you'll know that there are many things that need your attention... and it's easy to ge[...]