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What are vision statements?
You've probably heard the term 'vision statement' before, but it's easy for them to be the domain of the bigger companies and not something solo entrepreneurs spend much time thinking about. Actually though, spending time thinking about their vision can be hugely...
Business Plan Users: Who are they?
Who reads business plans, anyway? Who are your business plan users? When you're starting out in business, and you're wondering whether or not you actually need a business plan, you might ask yourself this very question. After all, who wants to spend ages writing a...
How to write a business plan
Did you know that over 140,000 female-led businesses were incorporated in 2021, with this number growing, year on year? Starting a business can be an exciting journey, full of potential and possibilities. You want your business to be the vehicle that allows you to...
Customer loyalty: How to use your extrovert personality to create it
We all know how important customer relationships and connections, and customer loyalty, are when you run your own business. We want customers who don't just buy from us once, but those who return to us again and again, as well as championing us to others. Luckily,...
Empowering introvert female entrepreneurs
In a world that often celebrates extroversion and outgoing personalities, being an introvert can feel like a disadvantage, especially for women who are small business owners. If that resonates with you, I absolutely hear you - I've been there. However, over the years,...
8 self-care strategies for introverts
Being an introvert and a small business owner can present unique challenges. There is a requirement for constant social interaction, such as attendance at networking events, and high-pressure situations can drain your energy and leave you feeling overwhelmed. This...
How to prepare your small business for summer
Summer... what does it mean for you? Sunshine? School holidays? Time away from the office? Travel? Summer is a wonderful time of year, but when you're self-employed, it can also be hugely challenging. Staff and collaborators also need time off, which makes juggling...
Why do mums make great entrepreneurs?
It's no secret that motherhood is one of the primary factors leading women to choose entrepreneurship as a career. It's the ideal solution for those who want and/or need to continue to work after they have children, but who need flexibility to work around their...
Creating management processes for your business
In my last blog, I introduced you to five of the key business processes that you need to establish if you want to be successful in your business. And don't forget - one of them was remembering to take time to look after yourself and your team! But in today's blog, I...
5 core business processes
A business process is, put simply, a collection of tasks and activities which, together, lead to the accomplishment of a particular goal. For example, the creation of a new product or service. As our businesses grow, it's important to take the time to establish our...