If there is one area that keeps business owners stressed out and awake at night, it’s worrying about the cashflow questions that go rolling around in your head, like “Will there be enough money to pay the wages, the... read more
Over the years I have run my own solo small business, I’ve worked for large corporations and I’ve built a family business that sits somewhere in between. What I have observed along the way is that larger businesses have... read more
I’m sure you’ve heard the African proverb “It takes a village to raise a child.” Well, I’d like to create my own that says, “It takes a community to become a solo success.” I’ve been a solopreneur for 6... read more
As a solopreneur, you are juggling many balls – customers, marketing, finances, legal obligations, products and services. To be flexible to suit your customer’s needs, scale your business, and still do what you love; you will need help. This... read more
Stress is such a common part of running a business today, whether big or small. It affects business owners, managers, supervisors and individuals at all levels in the workplace. The good news is that there are ways of better-managing... read more
It’s difficult to be at your best when you aren’t getting a good night’s sleep. You feel exhausted and look forward to bedtime, but that’s when the thoughts and problems run around in your mind, sleep soon becomes a... read more
There are lots of things I love about running my own business. I love the freedom of making my own decisions; I love seeing my ideas take shape in the real world, and I love choosing my hours. What... read more
“Our key to transforming anything lies in our ability to reframe it.” – Marianne Williamson Marianne Williamson beautifully explains the value of reframing; it is a way we can transform pretty much any situation. “Reframing” is a technique that... read more
Ah, the end of the financial year. Another page has turned and our accountant is bunkered down for the end of year financials that are now due. You can also look at the end of the financial year as... read more
I’ve been a bit slow to come to the podcasting party, but now I’ve dipped my toe in and found some podcasts I love I’m a convert. One of the reasons I love podcasts so much is that I... read more
So often I hear small business owners and entrepreneurs say that they’re not good at numbers, they don’t like the numbers or that they ignore them completely. I cringe when I hear this, because I know how important a... read more
What’s the difference between confident entrepreneurs leading blossoming businesses and owners who can’t get out of survival mode? Having a clear marketing strategy. It’s all too easy to get caught up in the day-to-day execution of your marketing tactics... read more
