I'm curious. Why do you think that new business owners think they need to be a rock? An island, operating independent of all help from anyone else? And if you're old enough and wondering... Yes, I was inspired by Simon and Garfunkel.

What is noble or even sensible about juggling multiple roles, wearing all the hats, and trying to make every part of your business run smoothly (even the parts you don't like or aren't good at)?

Trying to do it all might be okay initially, but how long before it becomes overwhelming, and you work more hours than you did as an employee? You're not ready for your first emplo

Remember the days of paper files? Sure, they were tangible, but they could get lost or misfiled, and accessibility out of the office was a nightmare. If you forgot to take it or left it somewhere there was no going back! The cloud has made it much easier to manage our business data from where ever we are, in a way that can be shared across our business but that convenience comes with some challenges not all of us are ready for…

As small business owners, we all love a good software subscription. The promise of automating tasks and making life easier is just too

It's been a long time; too long! How have things been with you? Today, I was reminiscing about our time working together and how frustrating I found it! 😅 You always ran off after the next shiny software package, adding another subscription to our expenses, only to realise that once I got my hands on it, it did exactly the same thing as the software we already had and didn't use properly. Saying no to you was a challenge because you always had such excellent reasons why we needed it. Although, transferring data from CRM…..

If you've found this blog and you’re thinking, "Why is there even a need for these tips?" Congratulations! You've probably hacked the adulting code, and there's no need to read on. But if your life seems to consist of running from one potential life admin disaster to another, with no end in site, thank goodness you’re here! Perhaps I can help?

When we were children, we couldn't wait to be 18 and become an ADULT! 🍾 We pictured the power to choose, to be free, to shape…

Books have the power to inspire, educate, and provide new perspectives, but let's be honest: I just don't enjoy reading! The thought of getting stuck in some dry old pages of boring business books sends me into a spiral of procrastination and avoidance tasking.

BUT! Having someone read to me while I take care of low-value tasks is something I can do! Now, don't be thinking I'm all fancy, with 'people' who fetch me stuff and read books to me whilst I recline with a glass of wine...

'Start your own business', they said; 'it will be fun', they said - no more 9 to 5, no boss telling you what to do, and the money you earn goes into your pocket, not the bosses; it sounds like a dream come true, right? So, you set up on your own and now you are working harder than ever because it's your business and if you don't do it, who will?

Maintaining customer relationships and converting leads can be a lot of work for a small business. With so many tasks fighting for your attention, it's easy to get bogged down in administrative work. These constant, competing demands can cause an imbalance, leaving less time to think about the future. A simple Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system can empower you to take charge of the chaos, giving you clarity and the time you need to take your business to the next level.