It is far too early to be making bold claims about achieving goals, but the last few weeks have shown they are tantalisingly close, so I wanted to share whilst still in the euphoria and excitement of it all. The urge to share began, as is usual for me these days, as a mishap. When […]
Regardless of the advances being made to manage the effects of the pandemic, I am yet to be convinced that ‘by air’ is still the safest way to travel. Not to mention the constant confusion regarding the “safe” countries to travel to and from, plus countries’ individual nuances and political posturing. Needless to say there […]
Getting back to business means re-engaging with my arch nemesis – social media. I don’t want to bore anyone with the intricacies of my frustrations, but in all honesty I do find it all a bit tedious. Maybe because I’ve been burned by more than a few awful (to me) looking photos, how often content […]
For the last couple of weeks I have been forced to question my business model business. I’ve no doubt it’s the usual questions that plague any fledgling business. What the hell am I doing? What are the best marketing techniques for me? Am I doing everything I could be? When uncertainty strikes, my natural course […]
It’s been over two months since I was in this space either physically or mentally, proving the creative struggle is still real. I’m here now for two reasons. Firstly, as a way to resolve the frustration of the learning process when things have not worked out as I anticipated. Secondly, the invigorating sound of Santana’s […]
This is a knowing nod to all the business owners who occasionally miss the camaraderie of an office or team working environment. Like myself you took the plunge, made the jump, put all your eggs in one basket and ventured into business on your own. The benefits of that major decision speak for themselves, but […]
Last week was not the best. I did not see trouble on the horizon either, because the week started well. I reset the dreaded alarm, started going to bed at the same time, managed to get a couple of morning walks in and had two good business meetings. However, my hormones had other ideas, strengths […]
This phrase makes me chuckle every time I hear it. It reminds me of the camaraderie I enjoyed early in my Civil Service career. There are a few theories about the origin of the phrase but the meaning stays the same – it’s the retelling of a story or joke numerous times. Yes I’ve been […]
Over the last couple of weeks my daily habits have drifted from a creative focus into a busy business zone. It was an inevitable shift, which I thought would produce guilt and anxiety but it didn’t. I accepted the latest course correction and acknowledged the segue into the freelance world. It was time. I navigated […]
My new business cards arrived and I’ve been slowly getting my ‘twitter’ on. I met with a Business Advisor from a local enterprise scheme, then I had to put my big girl pants on for my first ever networking meeting. Everyone I met was encouraging and helpful, which naturally generated more things for me to […]
