13 reasons to write your book now

The most important thing about writing a book is not about writing it. The book is just the by-product of your hard graft. By writing your book, you and your business will change. Last week I shared with you my tips to put your book at the top of your ‘to do’ list. If that’s…

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How 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…

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Is 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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Here's how not to create a successful business

I’m going to get on my soap box today. I’m fed up with seeing small business owners being small. Even if you are the only person in your business, it doesn’t mean that you have to work by yourself with minuscule ambitions and mediocre dreams.
You get what you focus on – remember the old saying ‘whether you believe you can or you can’t, you are right’!

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