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Author: Helen Calvert
The No Bullsh*t Guide To A Happier Life
COMING SOON! Launching on Tuesday 25 May. More and more of us are experiencing overwhelm and exhaustion from our busy lives. Can you relate? In her first series of The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life, your host Helen Calvert shares her quick (but not necessarily easy) tips on how to squeeze every last…
Just Be You!
You will have heard the phrase “People Buy People” and it is true, but what does that mean for how you market your business? I will tell you what it does not mean: it does not mean that you have to be the most likeable person in the world, so do not panic. Yes, people…
Taming the slightly more complicated task list…
A little while ago I wrote a blog called Taming the Task List where I detailed how I approached my to do list and got myself organised. Since then I have expanded my team and taken on new clients, so the task list has expanded accordingly. It seemed appropriate to give you a little update…
You’re not saving money doing it all for free
In my last blog I talked about the fantastic free systems that are available to make our life easier. This time around I am looking at when it makes sense to spend money on a system – because it will actually save you money in reality. Your time has worth. That is true regardless of…
Simplifying your systems doesn’t have to cost you money
When we start out running our own businesses, it is all spreadsheets, Word documents and notebooks. We know that larger companies have whizz bang systems that automate everything and make it look shiny, but we also know that these things cost money, and we’re not of a size to justify that. So when we start…
Sticks and carrots
In my last blog post I talked about giving your team clear expectations so that they know how to do their best for you. This is the second part of that thought process – being clear about rewards and consequences. Some people are motivated purely by the knowledge of a job well done. Some people…
Want your team to perform? Tell them what you expect.
You work 12 hours a day on your business, you are constantly thinking about ways to improve things, you find it hard to switch off at weekends and getting a new client is cause for huge celebration. So why don’t your team seem to give a sh*t? Firstly, if that sounds like you it might…
Let’s get things done! From the sofa…
When it comes to productivity you will find an endless supply of hints and tips online. Many of which are very valuable. The most important question though? What works for you? If you run your own business then you have the freedom to work in a way that makes you the most productive. All you…
I love my business – but please don’t talk about making money!
Does the idea of making money make you uncomfortable? Do you say things like “I just want to help people” and “I hate putting my prices up”. Do you know that you’re not charging what you are worth but you can’t seem to do anything about it? Money mindset is a big issue for the…
Being your own boss – and being the best boss
As a self employed sole trader I can use that phase “I am my own boss”. We hear that one all the time right? “I’m my own boss” – and to those in employment that might sound like wonderful freedom. Which of course it is! But only if you take some time to consider what…