Lists are vital to remind us of things we need to do, they can also lead us down a path of procrastination if we don’t prioritise the items on them correctly. Here are my tips for getting the important tasks done first.
Are you ready for International Women’s Day? If you’re not up to speed on the awesomeness that is International Women’s Day (IWD) allow me to share you in! IWD is a globally recognised day that celebrates the achievements of women—social, political, cultural, economic—and encourages everyone to accelerate equality for women. IWD is a globally recognised day that celebrates the achievements of women—social, political, cultural, economic—and encourages everyone to accelerate...
TED Talks present some of the most successful leaders in the world; well-educated champions in their field. And you get to hear their wisdom as they impart lessons they have learned with the world. Below I have compiled a list of some of my favourite Ted Talks.
Do you find the Christmas season exhausting? The kids are finishing up the school year, shopping centres are overrun with people on the hunt for the perfect presents, and all of the extended family comes out of the woodwork to enjoy the Christmas celebration you’re so generously hosting. Oh, and don’t forget that as a small business owner, you are going to be running a business on top of all of this! Now don’t get me wrong, Christmas is a wonderful time filled with...
Do you consider yourself a risk-taker? I hope your answer is yes! Taking risks is a part of life and being able to make major decisions is pivotal for any business owner. However, if you aren’t afraid to take big risks, you’re one of the few women who actually consider themselves to be risk-takers. It’s sad but true. Women take fewer risks than men do in business. Is that a stereotype? An unfair assessment? Or is it true, due in part to the tendency of women to “play...
Who comes to mind when you hear the word entrepreneur? Oprah Winfrey, Beyonce, Sheryl Sandberg, Gina Reinhardt, Janine Ellis? While these are all great examples of entrepreneurs, the problem with only thinking about famous women is that they make it seem like an unattainable dream. We don’t necessarily align ourselves with being an entrepreneur of that scale of wealth - we're simply small business owners. But everybody has to start somewhere. And whilst you may not...
If you think that a business coach might be able to help you in your business, there are a few things that you need to work out before you start looking. When I started doing my initial research into becoming a coach, I was saddened with the number of people who were disappointed with their business coaching experience. So I've written this guide, in the hopes that it gives you an idea of the process you should go through before engaging a coach.
Here’s a list of fifteen books that I think every female entrepreneur needs to read. These are my favourites and the ones that have had the biggest impact on me. Whether you’re just starting out or you have an established business, the following books are guaranteed to give you many “ah-ha!” moments and inspiration. After all, there’s always more to learn. I hope you enjoy these books as much as I did.
When you think of the perfect salesperson, you probably picture a man. You know the one, he’s at your front door with a smarmy smile, darting eyes, and slick pitch about why you NEED to buy what he’s selling. Is that just me? Okay, so I know I’m stereotyping, but the fact is that selling has always been a male-dominated industry. After all, the term ‘salesman’ is still used far more frequently than ‘salesperson’. But would it shock you to learn that women are actually far...
