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The lifecylce of a mum in business
This article originally appeared in Inside Small BusinessOne of the many questions I pondered when writing When Business Meets Baby was when is the ideal time to start a business – before or after you have a baby?I considered the motivations people have for starting a...
Choosing Success
Being an entrepreneur and business owner is challenging. There are amazing ups, but terrible downs. For some,you may get stuck in the downs. I am really interested to understand the difference between those who climb out of the downs and those who choose to exit their...
Doing it alone……
The fastest growing business sector is that of Women in business - and women who are also mums. And they are starting micro-businesses in droves from their kitchen table - often with a child hanging off their leg.Too many of these businesses will fail. Businesses with...
Asking for help…..why is it so hard?
As an independent, high achiever, I am used to just getting on and getting the job done. At whatever cost to my health and time. Well I used to be until I had a child and my priorities shifted. The person I used to be would not ask for help, I would just keep pushing...
Step into the real you & be on purpose all year round
This was originally published in an online magazine from Smart Healthy Women - link hereYou set a New Year’s Resolution and here it is well into January and you have FAILED. Summer got in the way, children got in the way, you lost focus and energy. Health goals,...
Plan for a successful 2018
New Years Eve resolutions are a funny thing - often made up on the spot - and not robust enough to last the year. I don't make them anymore preferring instead to set goals for myself and then break them down into actions that I can achieve on a daily basis.Are you...
Keep an eye on your money,honey
This article originally appeared in Inside Small BusinessIf you are not meeting sales targets, it could be because you do not understand who your customer is; your product/service is not a right fit for your ideal customer; your leads are not managed properly, and...
Five tips for achieving balance in your world
This article originally appeared on This Woman CanMums in business often believe they cannot achieve balance. With ongoing struggles managing conflicting priorities in business, life and self.Here is the key to achieving balance – find your own meaning. One that suits...
The Power of a Campfire
Campfire's bring people together. Encourages intimate conversation. Campfire's are wild and cosy at the same time. Radiating warmth and promising relaxation. Around a campfire anything can happen, they are magical, honest and enchanting. When was the last time...
Back to school – Business mum style
This article originally appeared on the Business Business Business blog - see it hereThe juggle of being a business owner and parent is real. We all feel it and we all have our own way of managing it. Some seem to do it with grace and ease – others simply struggle....
Changing Direction
As an ex-sailor, I have always loved this saying:"When you can't change the direction of the wind ~ adjust your sails."I would spend every Saturday racing around buoys on a lake ~ sometimes in the ocean. You would be given a course and the first boat home wins. I can...
Making your goals happen
This article first appeared on Business Business BusinessA person with a goal will achieve more, feel focused and have a sense of accomplishment when the goal is achieved. They will have success because they are stretching themselves and growing their business.Just...
The lifecylce of a mum in business
This article originally appeared in Inside Small BusinessOne of the many questions I pondered when writing When Business Meets Baby was when is the ideal time to start a business – before or after you have a baby?I considered the motivations people have for starting a...
Choosing Success
Being an entrepreneur and business owner is challenging. There are amazing ups, but terrible downs. For some,you may get stuck in the downs. I am really interested to understand the difference between those who climb out of the downs and those who choose to exit their...
Doing it alone……
The fastest growing business sector is that of Women in business - and women who are also mums. And they are starting micro-businesses in droves from their kitchen table - often with a child hanging off their leg.Too many of these businesses will fail. Businesses with...
Asking for help…..why is it so hard?
As an independent, high achiever, I am used to just getting on and getting the job done. At whatever cost to my health and time. Well I used to be until I had a child and my priorities shifted. The person I used to be would not ask for help, I would just keep pushing...
Step into the real you & be on purpose all year round
This was originally published in an online magazine from Smart Healthy Women - link hereYou set a New Year’s Resolution and here it is well into January and you have FAILED. Summer got in the way, children got in the way, you lost focus and energy. Health goals,...
Plan for a successful 2018
New Years Eve resolutions are a funny thing - often made up on the spot - and not robust enough to last the year. I don't make them anymore preferring instead to set goals for myself and then break them down into actions that I can achieve on a daily basis.Are you...
Keep an eye on your money,honey
This article originally appeared in Inside Small BusinessIf you are not meeting sales targets, it could be because you do not understand who your customer is; your product/service is not a right fit for your ideal customer; your leads are not managed properly, and...