4 Must Haves For Working Remotely – A Guest Post

Working remotely without being isolated. Must have's to make it work for you and your business.

When I left corporate life and set up on my own, I vowed I would never work for anyone else ever again. It’s a process, a journey. Sometimes it hums along happily, other times – to use a well-worn comparison Continue reading 4 Must Haves For Working Remotely – A Guest Post

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

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

Why Cheapest is Worrying: 3 Questions at the Core of Your Business

Why Cheapest is worrying - 3 Questions at the core of your business

I saw a Tweet the other day; a business (who shall remain nameless) declared they were ‘the cheapest provider of their service in the market.’ It always bothers me when a business advertises they are the cheapest at X Y Continue reading Why Cheapest is Worrying: 3 Questions at the Core of Your Business

Who’s the Sidekick in the Story of Your Business?

Sidekick business story

Who’s the sidekick in the story of your business? So, you’ve done a piece of work for a client and you need to get the money out of them. A professional looking invoice and professional payment system reassures your client Continue reading Who’s the Sidekick in the Story of Your Business?

Inspiration in the Unfamiliar : Top Tips for a Business Retreat Day

Could a retreat rejuvenate your business? Inspiration is easier to find in the unfamiliar. When we see and do the same things every day, in the same place, before long we’re living our lives on a conveyor belt. Stagnant, swaddled, Continue reading Inspiration in the Unfamiliar : Top Tips for a Business Retreat Day

Business for Authors – A Book Review

Most entrepreneurs I know have shelves and shelves of business, self-help and motivational books. Speak to any of us for long enough and we’ll share with you the books we recommend; books to inspire, books to motivate and we’ll even Continue reading Business for Authors – A Book Review

5 Top Accounting Tips for Start-ups – A Guest Post

What’s the one area of your business that scares you?   For me, it’s the financial stuff, I’ve always been bad at numbers – I still have cold sweats when I think about the evil teacher I had at primary Continue reading 5 Top Accounting Tips for Start-ups – A Guest Post

Will Work for Video Views: Top Tips for YouTube Self-Marketing (Guest Post)

This week, I’m pleased to host a guest blog from a great guy I met at an entrepreneurs and opportunity seekers meet up in Bristol recently. A young copywriter that endeavours to turn water into wine and wine into even Continue reading Will Work for Video Views: Top Tips for YouTube Self-Marketing (Guest Post)

3 Powerful Words to Clinch that Sale

Last week, I had a stand at my first trade show… I made some great connections and spoke to lots of fascinating businesses, as well as catching up with some familiar faces. One such face was Tony Pizii. Tony is Continue reading 3 Powerful Words to Clinch that Sale