Embrace The Story Instinct

Embrace your story instincts and write better blogs

Story Time… Walking along my local high street, I was held up behind a woman, holding the hand of a little girl. A girl of perhaps 3 or 4 (it was a school day, so I’m assuming she was pre-school Continue reading Embrace The Story Instinct

Fresh Productivity Tips – A Guest Blog

Productivity tips for business

I’m always open to hosting other writers on this blog. My submission guidelines are simple: Read about what makes a good pitch HERE. I ask $40/£30 (Via PayPal) for a ‘DoFollow’ link and to cover the cost of my time. Continue reading Fresh Productivity Tips – A Guest Blog

How Controversial Should My Blogs Be?

Very few of us set out to deliberately upset others. When we do so unintentionally it can be mortifying. But what about being deliberately contrary or controversial? Where are the limits?   Find Your Limit Telling someone where to establish Continue reading How Controversial Should My Blogs Be?

What’s the Difference Between a Niche and a USP?

What's the difference between niche and USP

If you’ve ever been on any enterprise training there are two things you’ve probably been asked…. What is your USP? and What niche are you in? So, what’s the difference and why should you care? USP USP = ‘Unquie Selling Continue reading What’s the Difference Between a Niche and a USP?

The Story of One Entrepreneur Learning to Love Her Words

Story of My Body Positive Case Study

I meet some wonderfully inspiring entrepreneurs in my line of work, I’d like to share the story of one such woman in business. Lisa Beasley is just the kind of entrepreneur I love working with. Her business, My Body Positive, Continue reading The Story of One Entrepreneur Learning to Love Her Words

How Blogging Can Refine Your Business

How Blogging Can Refine Your Business

Your business will always be a work in progress. There will always be elements to refine throughout its lifecycle, until the day you close it down or sell it on. In 2013, when I decided that would be the year Continue reading How Blogging Can Refine Your Business

When Is The Best Time To Start A Blog?

When is the best time to start a blog

Starting a blog is a commitment – keeping your website alive, producing content regularly. But then, so is any ongoing project. Maintaining momentum and consistency takes time, energy and discipline. So, when is a good time to start? The simple Continue reading When Is The Best Time To Start A Blog?

The 3 Stages of Ninja Networking

Ninja networking

Networking: When you’re curious, and like to chat with fascinating people – like I do – one of the best things about working for yourself is getting to meet so many other amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs. Then we go and Continue reading The 3 Stages of Ninja Networking

Feed Your Productivity and Creativity

The business community of Bristol really is a small place! It’s surprising how many connections pop up. I met Laetitia Tempelman at a Business Blogging workshop I ran a couple of years back and we’ve stayed in touch since. Laetitia Continue reading Feed Your Productivity and Creativity

The Small Challenges of Small Business

My theme for September is ‘Small Challenges’ and it spurred on an idea for one of my blog followers! I’m happy to host Dan Miller as a guest on the blog this week. Dan Miller is a Payments Officer with Continue reading The Small Challenges of Small Business