USP is so Passé, What’s Your SSP?

Redirected from LinkedIn: Download the The Story Of Your Business Questionnaire   (This post will take approx. 5 minutes to read) If you’ve ever been to any business workshops or events the chances are that at some point someone has Continue reading USP is so Passé, What’s Your SSP?

Surviving the First Year in Business

Entrepreneurship has always been in my DNA; I’ve been part-time self-employed for many years, but it was only in 2015 that I found the confidence and got the push I needed to go for it and fully employ myself. I Continue reading Surviving the First Year in Business

Advice to your 16 year old self – part 2

  A few weeks back I shared the one piece of advice I would give to me 16-year-old self: Embrace your weirdness, it’s what will make you interesting and successful in the future. I posed this question to other entrepreneurs Continue reading Advice to your 16 year old self – part 2

Business is a Journey not a Destination

Working for yourself is a journey rather than a destination, however, we often reach way points on that journey. I’ve just reached a turning point in my business, and the culmination of a journey that started for me back in Continue reading Business is a Journey not a Destination

What Makes a Good Manager?

I’ve seen some colourful content butterflies flitting around the inter-webs recently on what makes a good manager. This one – by the Chartered Management Institute –  caught my eye: I’m going to keep politics out of this because I believe Continue reading What Makes a Good Manager?

Advice to your 16 year old self – Part 1

I was an introverted and weird teenager. Writing bad, angst-fueled poetry and smelling of incense. I made questionable fashion choices that involved colourful tasselled skirts and hiding in massive unflattering jumpers. While everyone at school was listening to Spice Girls Continue reading Advice to your 16 year old self – Part 1

120 Blog Ideas

Coming up with new and interesting content for your blog can be a challenge. I’ve compiled a list of 120 blog ideas to get you going. Download a comprehensive list of 120 Blog Ideas here: 120 Blogging Content Ideas I’ve Continue reading 120 Blog Ideas

Self Publishing Success Story – An Interview with Maggie James

I first met Maggie when I returned to Bristol from Bulgaria a few years back, she was one of the first friends I made (outside of work). When we met, she was writing, and running a dog walking business, but Continue reading Self Publishing Success Story – An Interview with Maggie James

Who’s Your Number 1 Fan?

Who is the number one fan of your business

Marketing is a murky business. There are so many things to consider, so many options to raise awareness of what you do, it can be overwhelming. How on earth do you persuade people to buy from you instead of the Continue reading Who’s Your Number 1 Fan?

The Power of Testimonials

The world of marketing is constantly evolving and shifting, but one indelible thing remains… Word of mouth is still the most powerful and effective driver of our buying decisions. This is where social media can amplify your message. Preferably, that Continue reading The Power of Testimonials