Mind Monkeys are tricky little things. They live inside your head and throw negativity at you any time you try to do something new and brave. Their favourite hobby is telling you all the reasons why...
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.
Shout About Your Success!
If you have achieved something wonderful or done something you’re really proud of, shout about it. I know this might not come naturally, especially if you’ve always been taught that showing off is...
What makes you buy?
Whenever you are struggling with marketing, think about what makes you buy. Do you usually buy because something ‘speaks’ to you and you hope it will solve a problem it make your life easier? Do you...
Stop with the Guilt
When Chloe was little I used to feel guilty for working when she was around. Then I’d feel guilty that the house was a mess because I was trying to run my business around a little one and something...
How To Run Your Business When Chaos Reigns
At the time of writing, we're going through a global pandemic. You can't get much more chaotic than that! But it's not just lock-downs that cause chaos. Illness, bereavements, changes in circumstances, family issues, any of these can cause your life to suddenly change...
10 Ways to help your small business survive the Coronavirus Pandemic
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 can you do to help keep the cash flowing at times like these? It’s time...
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 bears. I couldn't afford one of my bears. I don't think people will pay my...
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 into the big town school near where we live, she chose to go to my old...
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 wrong and you barely make a profit, even though you're working like...
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...