Business skills
Want to write a book? Here are 4 things to do first
I have something important to admit. In my six step process to write, publish and promote your book, the writing part doesn’t actually happen until step number four. This is the process that I’ve documented in my new book that you can pre-order now (if you haven’t done so already!) I’m sure that you can…
Read MoreHow to create great content for your blogs, videos and podcasts
Last Wednesday I was in the studio shooting some video blogs (so watch this space over the coming weeks) and often my clients ask me how I come up with content. And I’ll be honest with you, when I was planning my scripts; I had to ask myself the same question! Then I gave myself…
Read MoreWhat happens when there's no plan B?
I love meeting people who are serious about their business. They have big dreams and exciting visions, and ultimately there is no plan B.
There is no thinking seriously about going back to a day job.
They don’t rely on other streams of income to keep them afloat.
If they need to make more money, they’ll take action to get it.
They’re in it for the long haul and they’re willing to give their business everything they’ve got.
Read MoreWant to write a book?
When I wrote this blog post earlier this week, I was sat by the pool on my writing retreat with 4 of my clients. Soaking up the sunshine (and trying to avoid the showers), breathing in fresh air, going for inspirational walks and meditations, and doing some writing as well.
Read MoreThe post-it note exercise
The Post-It Note Exercise How often do you approach planning in a linear way? You open your laptop, take out your notebook or create a new excel spreadsheet, when all you really need is a big piece of paper and lots of coloured post-it notes! If you’re writing a book, planning an event, designing a…
Read MoreHow to lose friends and alienate followers
How to lose friends and alienate followers Have you ever felt frustrated by a fellow business owner? You feel violated, annoyed or p****d off by the way you’ve been treated? A few weeks ago I interviewed Naomi Johnson from Really Connect all about LinkedIn for Business, a resource for members of The Business Wow Factor. Sharing her tips, we…
Read MoreKaren's rules for writing
Karen’s Rules for Writing When it comes to writing a book, it’s easy to find other things to do instead. Suddenly your desk needs tidying, your accounts seem more enjoyable, or Facebook becomes a very attractive proposition! As I’m currently writing not one but two books, I thought you’d find it useful to discover my…
Read More12 Reasons Why You Need To Write A Book
Have you ever thought that there is a book in you but you don’t know where to start?
You’d like to get your message out to more people, but you’re not sure what people want to know?
Perhaps there is a bigger reason behind what you do, and you just have to share it.
There are many reasons why you need to write a book and here are 12 of them!
Read MoreStep up, stand still or stagnate?
If you’re not getting results in your business right now, what do you think is happening? I want to be frank with you, it’s easy to put barriers in the way of your success. It’s not rocket science to say that if you take the same old actions, you’ll get the same old results. And…
Read MoreIs it worth giving up your day job to follow your purpose?
One part of me loves to do new things, to create new stuff, to be in the fore-front leading the charge, but there is another part of me that is terrified of not feeling safe and secure, of not having enough money when I need it.
I hate to ask anyone for anything (just writing that has brought on the shiversss…) so putting myself in a position where I might need to feels abhorrent to me.
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