Blog Posts

Staying small and profitable

Over 4 million people in the UK created their own job. More…

How do you price your services during a recession?

Are you feeling under pressure to offer discounts because people…

The authenticity question

What does it mean to be authentic? The general definition of…

Looking after your most valuable asset

If you work for yourself the most valuable asset in your business…

Don’t think about marketing yet.

You don’t need to think about marketing yet. You don’t need…

Risk and Uncertainty

Taking risks and dealing with uncertainty is a big part of running…

How good are your people skills?

Every business is a people business. Whatever kind of business…

What story are you telling yourself?

In your internal conversations what do you assume people think…

Are you getting paid for doing what you find easy?

"It's not hard so why would anyone pay me for doing it?" I've…

How you explain failure determines your success

When you fail at something do you sink into despair or bounce…

Time Management for Mere Mortals

If you’re reading this as a small business owner you should…

How much luck is involved in reaching your goals?

How do you set goals -or do you avoid them? I'm involved in…

Setting boundaries and managing expectations

Having clear boundaries makes you easier to work with. Because…

The self – employed roller coaster

Are you in it for the ride? The feast and famine that many…

Time, Energy, and Effort

Do you need more time or more energy? I talk to people a lot…