Practial Solutions
Your Small Biz

Practical Solutions for Business Success and Long-term Growth

In this post we look at some practical solutions for enhancing business resilience which include financial planning, diversification of revenue streams, and building strong customer relationships. Implementing contingency plans, conducting risk assessments, and staying updated on market trends.

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Building Resilience
Your Small Biz

Building Resilience and Overcoming Obstacles – Part One

One of the key fundamentals needed to succeed in the world of small business is the building of your resilience. As business owners, we encounter a variety of obstacles that can test the strength and resilience of entrepreneurs, but navigating these hurdles effectively is crucial for business growth, sustainability, and long-term success.

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Hatshepsut - Pharoah
Your Small Biz

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Business Success: Leadership Lessons from Hatshepsut

Leadership transcends time. The principles that define great leaders in the past still resonate today, offering powerful lessons for modern business owners. One of the most remarkable examples of such leadership comes from ancient Egypt, her name was Hatshepsut. Her reign as pharaoh of Egypt offers timeless insights on leadership, strategy, and legacy-building.

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Open Business
Your Small Biz

17 Proven Steps for Launching Your Small Business Successfully – Part 2

Take your small business to the next level with Part 2 of our comprehensive guide. we’ll explore the essential steps to successfully launching your business, complying with ongoing legal obligations, and scaling your operations. With these strategies, you’ll be equipped to navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with running a successful business.

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Small Business Owner
Your Small Biz

17 Proven Steps for Launching Your Small Business Successfully – Part 1

Turn your business idea into reality with our comprehensive guide to starting your own small business. In Part One, we’ll walk you through the foundational steps to launching your business. From researching your business idea to building your brand and online presence, these initial steps will set you on the path to success.

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Your Small Biz

How To Unlock Your Small Business Potential: Use ChatGPT AI For Success

Over the last few years, the landscape of business operations has been completely transformed using digital technologies, and more recently with the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI). Among the AI tools available, ChatGPT has emerged as a game-changer for entrepreneurs. Its accessibility and ease of use make it especially appealing for small businesses.

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Business Growth
Your Small Biz

Discover 12 Key Strategies To Boost Your Small Business Success – Part Two

Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship opens doors to endless possibilities, yet it’s no secret that the path is fraught with obstacles. As small business owners, we understand the rollercoaster ride of navigating through the dynamic business landscape. In part two of my series, we delve deeper into the strategies and tactics essential for small business success.

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12 Key Strategies to Boost Small Business Success
Your Small Biz

Discover 12 Key Strategies To Boost Your Small Business Success – Part One

Running a small business can be a rewarding journey filled with opportunities, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. To ensure long-term success and sustainability, small business owners need to navigate the ups and downs of the business landscape. In this two part blog post we will discover 12 key strategies to boost your small business success.

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Boost Your Productivity
Your Small Biz

Boost Your Productivity and Workflow with these 10 Proven Tips

We all have the same 24 hours in a day, but some people accomplish so much more than others. How do they do it? The key is productivity. By working smarter, not harder, you can accomplish more in less time. In this blog post, we will share ten proven strategies to improve your productivity and get more done.

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Mindfulness: Wellbeing
Wellbeing

Mindfulness Practice: 10 Ways It Can Boost Your Wellbeing – Part Two

Incorporating mindfulness into your life can bring some great benefits to your well-being, work, and personal life. By understanding its principles, embracing mindfulness practices, and implementing them into your daily activities, you can cultivate a calmer and more focused mind. Start your mindfulness journey today and experience some of the positive transformations it can bring to your life.

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Mindfulness - heart, body and soul
Wellbeing

Mindfulness Practice: 10 Ways It Can Boost Your Wellbeing – Part One

In today’s fast-paced and often stressful world, finding ways to improve our well-being is crucial. One practice that continues to gain significant popularity is mindfulness. By harnessing the power of mindfulness, we can navigate the complexities of modern life with greater resilience, better coping skills, and a more profound sense of self.

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Your Small Biz

Mindset for Success: How Positive Thinking can Power Your Goals

Many of us have aspirations and dreams for our personal or professional life. Setting defined goals with action objectives provides guidance and greatly increases the chances of realizing one’s dream or vision for the future. In this post we’ll explore how the power of a positive mindset and positive thinking can lead to the overall success of achieving our goals.

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Digital Marketing
Social Media

Navigating Social Media: Tips for Finding Balance and Staying Focused

In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives. It offers platforms for connection, information sharing, and entertainment. However, much like Alice in Wonderland, navigating the depths of social media can sometimes lead us down a rabbit hole, where we find ourselves endlessly scrolling, losing track of time, and becoming distracted from the real world.

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Supermarket of Old
Branding and Design

How to Bring Your Brand to Life (Like That Old Corner Shop)

It wasn’t that long ago that all you needed to brand your business and get it up and running was to have a good product/service. Add a logo, website, a few colors and a business name, and you were ready to go!
Remember that saying from the movie, Field of Dreams (1989), “If you build it, they will come.” That may well have been true in the past, but not so today.

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What is Your Tone of Voice?
Branding and Design

Tone of Voice Roadmap

In a world where connections and relationships are everything, communicating with your audience effectively can make all the difference. It’s not just what you say, it’s how you say it and how the message is sent. In this blog post, I will walk you through the Tone of Voice Roadmap to help you determine the tone of voice for your business and how you “speak” to your audience.

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Color Psychology and Branding - Warm Colors
Branding and Design

A Guide to Color Psychology and Branding

Whether it be consciously or otherwise, color plays a major part in our lives. It affects how we feel, how we communicate and even how we heal.

Color is far more than just a visual experience. Color can affect your wants, emotions, reactions and change the way you think. It can excite or soothe your mood, raise or lower your blood pressure, and even whet your appetite!

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Bold and Powerful Colours are In for 2020!
Branding and Design

Bold and Powerful Colors are In for 2020!

Late last year, I started looking at the up-and-coming design color trends and predictions for 2020. This year promises to be exciting with lots of bold and powerful colors, and I mean bold and powerful! While some people may find these colors a little over-the-top, with so much competition in the market and on social media, you need to stand out in a sea of competitors — not blend in with the crowd!

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Art and Creativity

My Artist’s Journey

I was born in Croydon in England in 1956. It would be fair to say that we came from rather humble beginnings. My Dad worked three jobs and Mum stayed home to look after the four kids. I do recall there was never a lot of money but there was always food on the table, love in the house and we made do.

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