Don’t Give Up! – A Guest Post

There is no magic wand but don't give up

Sometimes, we all have the urge to give up on a task or a goal, especially when it feels like we’re getting nowhere or it isn’t going the way we expected. My theme for August is ‘Get It Done’ – Continue reading Don’t Give Up! – A Guest Post

Sunday Reboot: Plan Your Proactive Week

We all know that having a plan is a sensible idea when you work for yourself. It’s the proactive thing to do. Whether it’s a plan for the overall strategy of the business, a plan for your marketing or a Continue reading Sunday Reboot: Plan Your Proactive Week

Three Lessons From Three Years In Business

3 Lessons from 3 years of business

July marks the third year I’ve been in business. Each year, I meet my anniversary with mixed feelings. Firstly, I’m always glad, relieved, happy to have made it through another year. My chief measure of success is not giving up Continue reading Three Lessons From Three Years In Business

Massive List of Reasons to Blog For Your Business

Massive List of Reasons to Blog for your business

I responded to a Facebook comment recently; an entrepreneur I know asked what the benefits of blogging were. After a small, exasperated, internal scream – I started this post… Writing about something is my go-to response! There are so many Continue reading Massive List of Reasons to Blog For Your Business

How Niche Is Too Niche? Part Two: How and When to Define Your Niche

How niche is too niche for your business

Do you have a niche in your business? Should you have? This is part two of a two-part blog. In part one I shared 3 big compelling reasons to care about having a niche. Before you write anything, you need Continue reading How Niche Is Too Niche? Part Two: How and When to Define Your Niche

4 Steps to Start a Healthy Writing Habit

Develop healthy writing habits to start blogging

via GIPHY Writing is hard… Is it? Anything is hard if you’re not used to it. Getting used to something is all about making it into a habit. We all have 24 hours in a day and it’s up to Continue reading 4 Steps to Start a Healthy Writing Habit

Waiting To Land Your First Paid Gig – A Guest Post

Waiting for your first paid writing assignment

As I pass the milestone of my third year in business this month, this guest post is a timely reminder of the early days of trying to get paid from your business. In the past three years, I’ve learned it Continue reading Waiting To Land Your First Paid Gig – A Guest Post

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

Why Unsubscribes Don’t Worry Me

Why you don't need to worry about unsubscribes after GDPR

Do you worry when you get unsubscribes from your newsletter? On 25th May 2018, new legislation comes into force ensuring that businesses behave responsibly with people’s data. One aspect of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) regs switches the emphasis Continue reading Why Unsubscribes Don’t Worry Me

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