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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…
Finding Your First Clients
You’ve got your business idea, it’s all planned out, you know you can do it, the next step is to get your message out there and find your first clients. So you need a big shiny website, all the social media accounts and a colour coded strategy right? Not necessarily. There are many well qualified…
Finding Clarity
The idea of finding clarity can sometimes make us anxious, because we feel as though once we can see something clearly we have to “do something about it”. Or the thought of finding clarity can be relaxing because we imagine that being clear about things will change how we behave. The important thing to remember…
Finding Calm
Most of the time, if we are stressed, tense, feeling overwhelmed, it is because we have needs that are not being met. Some of these needs can be obvious, we just haven’t got the opportunity to meet them in that moment. Some of them could be needs we tend to bury, ignore, overlook or dismiss…
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
You have probably heard me say that this is my mantra for 2020. I wanted to explore it a little bit this month, as September feels like the New Year and whilst that is exciting it is also nerve-wracking, as fresh starts often are. We have made it this far – we have got to…
Taming the Task List
We all have busy lives and our own ways of keeping on top of the To Do list. This month I thought it could be helpful if I shared with you how I manage my tasks and my day, as I’m known for my organisation. I used to joke that Microsoft Outlook was a visual…