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Once upon a time, there a was a small business with a great marketing plan. There were even executing their plan - networking, advertising, social media, referral schemes and so on. They were getting customers - only problem was they were spending so much time on delivering their...

25 September, 2012 /

Do you know what your Marketing plan is for December yet? Are you going to be offering any special promotions? Will you be sending cards or even gifts to your best customers? How about a drinks and nibbles party for your customers to say thank...

18 September, 2012 /

Have you ever felt like everyone else is doing so much better than you? Or feel that you are working so hard and doing everything you're supposed to but still not seeing the results you want? Do you sometimes feel so disheartened in your business that you...

11 September, 2012 /

Okay - I write a lot about time management and how to get the most out of your time and be productive. There is a reason for this. One of the biggest challenges clients face when they start working with me is that they don't have...

04 September, 2012 /

I know it's still August as I write this (just about) but there is a definite sense of Autumn being imminent in our house. Not only is there that chill in the air in the mornings that signals September is around the corner, but there are new school...

28 August, 2012 /

This is part 2 in my series of blog posts on the top 3  mistakes when starting a business. If you missed part 1, you can catch up here Creating a JOB not a business I completely understand how this happens. You decided to start your business. You picked something you...

14 August, 2012 /

This is part one of three blog posts looking at the top 3 mistakes people make when setting up a business. I'm talking about Solopreneurs primarily here, and specifically those who choose to set up a business to get the lifestyle they crave, such as having more...

07 August, 2012 /

The upside of all the technology we have is that there is so much information at our fingertips on any subject. The downside of all the technology we have is that there is so much information at our fingertips on any subject. Whether it's booking a holiday, buying a...

31 July, 2012 /

So every week there seems to be some new survey suggesting that it's better for children if: Mum stays at home to look after them full time Mum works outside of the home full time Mum works outside of the home part time Mum works at home (part time...

24 July, 2012 /