How Generosity Nearly Cost Me My Business
I thought low rates and endless yeses made me generous – until it nearly broke my business. On the difference between being nice and being kind, and why boundaries became the foundation.
How to Spot the Slide When You Work From Home
Working from home often begins with passion and freedom. But when the boundaries blur, that passion can quietly tip into workaholism. The constant “just one more thing” creeps into evenings, weekends, even rest. Left unchecked, it leads to burnout and resentment, the opposite of why you started. Recognising the signs early and bringing boundaries back in is the key to keeping your business sustainable and your energy intact.
11 Business Tasks to Add To Your Calendar Before You Can Even See Your Capacity for Client Work
Everyone calendars their client meetings and project deadlines, but what about marketing time? Money management? Lunch breaks that aren’t sad desk eating? All the infrastructure work that keeps your business actually functioning gets shoved into the cracks, done at 9pm when you’re exhausted, or not done at all until it becomes a crisis. You can’t see your real capacity for client work until you’ve blocked out all the other business work that needs to happen. This post breaks down 11 essential business tasks that deserve calendar space before you commit to another client hour.
The CEO Day That Matters More Than We Think: Your End-of-Year Business Clean Up Guide
Skip the goal setting. This end-of-year CEO day focuses on digital clean up, capacity planning, and creating space before you plan for the new year. A sustainable approach for small business owners.
How to Make Your Business More Energy-Friendly with Simple Systems
Decision fatigue is real, and it hits business owners harder than most. When you’re making every single decision – what to work on, when to work on it, how to do it, what to charge, how to respond to that email – you’re burning through your mental capacity before you even get to the work that matters.
5 Signs You’re Micromanaging Your Team (and how to Build Trust Instead)
Micromanagement can hinder your team’s potential and damage relationships. In this post, I explore five clear signs that you may be micromanaging, from excessive check-ins to reluctance in delegating tasks. Learn how to shift towards trust and empowerment, fostering a healthier work environment that boosts productivity and morale.
7 Things You Can Do in Your Business When You’re in a Slow Period
Slow periods in business happen to all freelancers. While these lulls can feel daunting, they’re the perfect time to organise, refine, and grow. From updating SOPs to attending networking events, here are seven productive ways to use downtime to set yourself up for future success.
The Art of Getting (and Staying) Organised
Why It’s Not Just About a Colour-Coded Planner When people think about organisation, chances are their minds will jump to Pinterest-worthy workspaces, beautifully designed planners, and colour-coded to-do lists. While these are nice and can be helpful tools, true...
