It’s REALLY tricky for small and micro businesses right now. Falling sales and cancellations are leaving business owners scared and anxious, worried this will break their little business. So what...
Your Business Mindset
This is the business mindset section where you’ll find all sorts of useful tips and advice to help you think like a business owner and get over your wobbles.
You’ll find help with mind monkeys, confidence, imposter syndrome and business mindset – if your mindset is holding you back then this section is what you need.
Are Your Money Beliefs Hurting Your Business?
I was teaching a class about Super Customers recently in my Brilliant Business Academy and a lady asked a really good question at the end. She said something along the lines of "I make keepsake...
I Should Have Waited For The Bus!
Oh my goodness, what a morning! Chloe, my 11 year old, went back to school a couple of weeks ago after 3 years of being home-educated. Her decision and she absolutely loves it. Rather than put her...
Are You Caught In A Price Trap?
Did you know that pricing is one of the biggest challenges in business? It's true! Get it right and your business runs beautifully, attracting lovely customers and making you a great living. Get it...
Is Your Motivation In Hibernation?
It’s hard to get back into business mode after a break – who wants to tackle tax returns when you would rather be watching box sets in your pyjamas?
One Nasty Comment Ruined Her Day
I was chatting with some of the ladies in my This Girl Means Business® Facebook Group recently and one lady said she had been totally thrown off track because someone had left a horrible comment on her Facebook page about her business (the silly thing is the commenter...
Facebook Video – Getting Over Your Fears
If you've been putting off doing Facebook video because it's way too scary, this is for you. In my last blog I shared Facebook expert Mari Smith’s excellent blog post about the changes going on at Facebook and the top things we can do to get Facebook working for us....
Facebook Live Tips For Nervous Business Owners
Videos are easily the best way to get seen on social media. Most of the social media platforms are putting a big focus on video and live streaming and if you're brave enough you could really benefit from this. Facebook in particular gives its Facebook Live videos...
How To Find Your Missing Mojo After A Break
You know when you’ve got a holiday coming up and you work like CRAZY to get everything prepared for it? You use every available hour and minute to hit those pre-holiday deadlines and then finally, you’re done. All finished. Or as much as you ever will be. And then you...
How To Deal With Copycats
I had a question this week from a lady saying someone had copied her entire business, from her website to her social media posts - there were just enough differences for it not to be a direct duplication (she had used slightly different images) but to the casual...
Why You Need The Hermione Effect In Your Business
Something strange has happened in our house over the last few weeks. My lovely 8 year old daughter, Chloe, has never been much of a fan of homework. Once she gets into it, she enjoys it but it was the THOUGHT of it that she didn't like. Same with piano...
45 Things You Can Outsource To A Virtual Assistant
Have you ever wanted to get some help in your business but were put off because it felt too hard? Where would you find the right person? How do you know if you can trust them? How long will it take for them to 'get' what you need? Will it be quicker just to do it...
Why You Need A Book Of Awesome (And How To Make One)
Have you ever had a day when you fell out of love with your business? When it all felt too hard? Maybe a mean customer had a dig because they were in a bad mood. Perhaps things just keep going wrong. Maybe you're just tired and grumpy and need a break....
How To Squish A Mind Monkey
Have you ever had a little voice in your head tell you 'you're not good enough', 'you're not clever enough', 'you're RUBBISH at business' or (in my case) 'you're a BAD mother'...? If so, brace yourself – you’ve just been attacked by a mind monkey. Mind monkeys are...
3 Things To Do When You’re Feeling Stuck
Why does that happen? One day we're full of enthusiasm, bursting with energy and raring to go. We feel like we can take on the world! The next day we wake up and feel, well, STUCK! Like we've lost the plot. We feel blank, panicky and scared. We feel overwhelmed and...
How To Stop Comparing Yourself To Other Business Owners
OK admit it - how many times lately have you looked at someone else’s website, or products, or business card or shopfront and thought to yourself, with a heavy heart ‘she’s better than me’? And how often have you thought about doing something new or different and then...