Your unique value proposition (UVP) is your way of distinguishing your business from others that provide a similar product or service. It’s a powerful tool that you need to harness. When used effectively it cuts through and clearly conveys your message to prospects, so they understand what you’re about instantly. So do you have a... The post How to define your UVP in three steps appeared first on The Solo Startup Coach ..read more

I cannot recommend networking highly enough for anyone who is starting and growing their business. The benefits of networking can be experienced across a number of areas, including client acquisition, sales skills, interpersonal skills, resources and support. Firstly I feel I should dispel a few misconceptions about networking, to ensure that we’re on the same... The post The benefits of networking for a new business appeared first on The Solo Startup Coach ..read more

As a business owner it is easy to get distracted. One of the things I regularly help my clients to do, is stay on-track and on the priorities. This is essential in order to create the outcomes you want for your business. Distraction is a very modern problem, but particularly I think it has always... The post 5 ways to avoid distractions appeared first on The Solo Startup Coach ..read more

Starting and growing a new business should start with great ideas and passion for what you want to do. It should also start with a business plan. A business plan creates a structured approach to starting and growing your business. It also forces you to think  about the most important things moving forward. A business... The post Why you need a Business Plan appeared first on The Solo Startup Coach ..read more

It’s easy to find examples of bad leadership. Bad leadership lends itself to people telling you about it, complaining. It inspires people to make podcasts and doco series about it (see WeCrashed and The Dropout). But what about good leadership? The story of good leadership is not heard as often. I’ve pulled together what I... The post What is good leadership? appeared first on The Solo Startup Coach ..read more

I can talk all day about the importance of habits! That’s because they play a big role in you being able to: Achieve your goals Create positive change Feel more in control Start and grow your business These reasons are BIG! Implementing effective and sustainable habits is the key to all the great things you... The post The best habit tips appeared first on The Solo Startup Coach ..read more

Are you curious about an idea for a business? Perhaps you already work in a role and have been considering making that into a business for yourself? In moving forward you will need to decide if you start a side business (and keep working in your job) or throw yourself full-time into your new business.... The post Starting a side business vs a full-time business appeared first on The Solo Startup Coach ..read more

Starting a new business takes time and commitment. Usually a lot more time and commitment than we anticipate! So how can you avoid burning out while moving forward on your entrepreneur journey? The answer is to apply these tips I share with you below. 5 tips to avoid burnout while starting a new business: Simplify... The post 5 tips to avoid burnout while starting a new business appeared first on The Solo Startup Coach ..read more

When you have a new business, one of the most challenging things is answering the question: What do you do? The most common response to this question is “I am a marketer/mediator/physio…” etc. We default to the job category or title. But when you have your own business, responding in this way does not benefit... The post How to talk about your business appeared first on The Solo Startup Coach ..read more

Are you ruminating on a decision that you want to make?   We are all susceptible to getting stuck with the process of making a decision, especially one that will create significant changes in our lives.   We can often stay in the “will I or won’t I” loop and feel like there is no... The post How to decide to make a change appeared first on The Solo Startup Coach ..read more