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Why did you set up your business? I decided to set up my own business when I was pregnant with my 2nd child. I was working in a high pressure role in project management with a 3 hour commute each day and was finding it tough with...

12 June, 2012 /

Somebody who I can't remember right now once said that no-one can make it alone. Now, if you're a solopreneur i.e. running your business on your own, how does this stack up? Short answer - it doesn't. Just because you are a solopreneur does not mean you...

05 June, 2012 /

Are you feeling frustrated that you're not making the progress you want? Are you spending lots of time thinking about what's not working for you? Are you really clear on what you don't want to be doing anymore? Do you spend time wondering why you're...

29 May, 2012 /

Could you be guilty of making your business more complicated than it needs to be? When you don't have enough time in the day to get everything done, do you get out your time management strategies, start making numerous to do lists, drawing schedules, prioritising and...

22 May, 2012 /

I was at a craft fair this weekend and I can't help myself from sussing out which people are selling the most and why. Sometimes it can be down to a great product of course but if you look around you'll see that there are lots...

15 May, 2012 /

Have you ever had someone ask you a really great question? The kind of question that makes the hazy road ahead suddenly become clear again? The kind of question that makes you listen to your positive voice and shut that irritating negative self talk up?...

08 May, 2012 /

Really, how do you feel about selling? If your answer is 'great, I love selling' then this article probably isn't for you. If  your answer is 'Urgghh - I hate it. I'm so uncomfortable when it comes to selling my wares to potential customers, I...

01 May, 2012 /

So often I hear the advice 'just be yourself' or the latest buzzwords ' be authentic' and yes, I completely agree with this but am I the only one sometimes wondering - okay but who am I? Over the past few years I've taken numerous personality...

24 April, 2012 /

Last week I was a guest on a webinar run by Amanda Alexander of www.coachingmums.com. Her webinar was talking about the 7 sins of Mums who are coaches, but really, I think they're applicable to most business owners, whether you're a mum or not. My own sin...

17 April, 2012 /

Since getting my Kindle I still have mixed feelings about it. On the downside I do miss my paper books and being able to flick back and forth to remind me of something. I know I can do this on a Kindle but it's just not...

10 April, 2012 /