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How to stay in control when everything looks uncertain

Nothing about running a small business is ever certain so here's…

Are you trying to sell broccoli when most people want chocolate?

What are you *really* selling?" Someone I was mentoring in Drive,…

The stupid simple secret to making money

There is no secret to making money - stupid or otherwise. I…

How’s your Teflon Coating?

Self-esteem is something that can be worked on, improved and…

Staying small and profitable

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

Getting a fresh perspective – things aren’t always as they seem!

Wherever we’re standing, it’s always interesting to find…

How do you price your services during a recession?

Are you feeling under pressure to offer discounts because people…

How will your business look by the end of the year?

Do you set a goal for the end of each year or are you a “go…

If you try to do everything yourself your business will wear you out.

When you work for yourself, it doesn't mean doing everything…

The authenticity question

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

Where’s your time going?

Where’s your time going? Work Smart Not Hard Tip No. 3 in…

How do you make more money?

How do you make more money? Work Smart Not Hard Tip No. 2 in…

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…