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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
She’s Better Than Me
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...
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...
A Toy Pug Business Lesson
I wrote this while on holiday in beautiful Devon with my 8 year old daughter, Chloe. Something happened while we were away that made me think of you. It involves a toy pug dog. Bear with me on this one! One evening Chloe wanted to go to Paignton Pier to play on the...
I Wrestled A Screaming 6 Year Old Out Of A Zebra Onesie
So, one morning when Chloe was 6 I wrestled her out of her zebra onesie because she flatly refused to get dressed. I had to wrestle her INTO her school uniform, she fought me all the way, and she got in a few strategically placed jabs and kicks in the process, all the...
Where Are Your Boundaries?
Ever been woken up by a text or phone call from a customer? Ever agreed to a job from a demanding customer even though you knew you'd have to burn the midnight oil to get done? Ever spend Christmas holidays working when you'd definitely rather have been with the...
4 Easy Ways To Deal With Bad Days
You know how it is; you’re pootling along quite nicely in your business and then all of a sudden, out of the blue, BAM! You’re stopped in your tracks and your perfectly HAPPY day becomes a BAD DAY. More often than not, it’s something as simple as a snarky comment on...
My Competitor Confession (It’s Not Pretty)!
Today I'm going to share something really personal and it's not pretty, so I feel a little nervous! But I know if I felt like this then you might too, just don't judge me!! Have you ever had a competitor drive you crazy? You know what I mean, right? They seem to be...
Are Your Competitors Freaking You Out?
What is it about owning a business that turns you into a paranoia queen? Every time you hear of a competitor doing well, your mind chatter kicks into overtime 'OMG, everyone is saying great things about her', 'Oh no, how can I possibly compete?' or 'You'll never make...