There are loads of reasons why running a business is scary. Being at the helm means you’re responsible for everything – the money, the sales, the marketing, the legal side. But there’s one fear that doesn’t often get mentioned. And it’s a weird...
I hate Marmite. Can’t stand the smell, let alone the taste. My family? They LOVE it. Marmite splits a population. You either love it or hate it. Can you imagine a brand SO strong that your brand name gets used in everyday conversation? Think about how polarising...
I remember a day when Chloe was little – my mum, who usually helped out during school holidays, was having a well-earned break herself, so I was on mum duty. I sat there that morning wondering what to write for my newsletter. Chloe was outside playing. The sun was...
If I had a pound for every time I hear this, I’d have a very full piggy bank. Time seems to be the single biggest thing we women business owners stress about – or rather, a lack of it. For some of us, it’s down to having kids. School runs, after-school...
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.” “How can I possibly compete?”...
Sometimes in life, our mindset can be the biggest obstacle to our own success. We talk down to ourselves, limit what we can achieve, play it safe, underprice, under-promise and over-deliver. If we heard someone speak to our children the way we speak about ourselves –...
