Business skills
3 of my Favourite TED Talks
I love TED Talks and I’m even undertaking training to deliver my own TED Talk this weekend. If you haven’t a clue what I’m talking about or you’re getting confused with a movie of a similar name – let me tell you more.
Read MoreStories, Truths and Lies
We’ve all got a story to tell. You don’t need to have a rags to riches story to stand out from the crowd, you don’t need to have lost or earnt a million pounds or dollars to get noticed. You just need to share your own unique story to influence, inform and inspire your clients and show them the possibilities of who they are and who they can be.
Read MoreThe number one attribute you need to run a business
What’s the number one skill you need to run a business? Is it about being a great practitioner? Is it about knowing the business stuff? Or is it something else? The number one ability that business owners must have is courage – and oodles of it. Yes it is great to know what to do…
Read MoreThere is no such thing as a free lunch
One of the upsides of the internet is that you get access to more information than ever. And most of it is free.
You want new marketing tips; then you go onto Google.
You want to get social media strategies; then you can download a free e-book.
You want business advice, and many people will give you their time for free.
But there is no such thing as a free lunch.
Read MoreWhen is a special offer not a discount?
I recently received a Facebook message from Mhairi Gordon-Preston, a fellow coach who I have known for many years, and finally met whilst I was speaking at a Cheshire Winning Women event last year. Mhairi asked ‘Do you have articles or other resources on how to create special offers that aren’t discounts, please?‘ and I…
Read MoreReady to discover your sweet spot?
Are you ready to discover your sweet spot? Jane is struggling in her business. She loves what she does, but needs to attract more clients. She has a big dream for helping people and making a difference, and isn’t sure where to go to find those who need her. In exploring what’s next, Jane realises…
Read MoreDo you do information or implementation?
Do you do information or implementation? Do you find yourself always bombarded by stuff? You sign up for the next best thing and leave it on your shelf. It feels too difficult to find the right place to start or know what to do first? You don’t want to do ‘shelf development’, do you? Perhaps…
Read MoreWhy I don't charge by the hour
It is virtually impossible to run a business if you charge by the hour. You’ll always be chasing your tail, working 24/7 to fit everything in, and never having the time or energy to grow your business. Charging by the hour doesn’t work. Have a look at the cold hard facts.
Read MoreWhy doing everything by yourself won't work
It can be a catch 22 situation when you start out in business. You don’t have any money to invest in your development but you aren’t making any money either. But if you don’t know the short cuts and strategies at work, where will that leave you? Doing everything by yourself won’t work.
Read MoreHow to get paid what you are worth
I want to stop you always trading time for money, charging by the hour or discounting your fees. I want to teach you some simple and easy to follow strategies that will make an immediate impact on your business.
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