In today’s fast-paced world, being busy seems to be the norm rather than the exception. With endless tasks, responsibilities, and commitments vying for our attention, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and drained by the constant demands of business and life. However, what if we could flip the script and turn busyness into our superpower? I don’t know about you but the busier I am – the more motivated and effective I will be. What if, instead of being overwhelmed by our schedules, we could harness the energy of our busyness to fuel our productivity and success? Heres some tips on how to make being ..read more

In the crazy world of small business, its easy to get caught up in the unimportant and distracted with the mundane.  I like to set 3 areas of my business to zone in on at the start of the New Year so I can open the door for my best year ever.   Heres my top 3 for 2024   1. Prioritize and Focus: a. Define Your Core Objectives: Clearly articulate your business goals, ensuring they align with your long-term vision. Break down larger objectives into smaller, manageable tasks to maintain clarity and focus. b. Time Management: Identify tasks that contribute most to your business su ..read more

In the busyness of this time of year, where pre Christmas deadlines loom and responsibilities never seem to take a break, the art of relaxation and rejuvenation often takes a back seat. However, amidst the chaos, it’s crucial to recognize that true productivity stems from a well-rested and rejuvenated mind. So how can you use your precious holiday downtime to master the art of relaxation and unlock your productivity potential. Step 1: The Power of Mindful Rest In the fast-paced world we inhabit, taking a moment to pause and engage in mindful rest can make a world of difference. So what is mind ..read more

Why are you wasting your technology opportunities? Everyone in business (even if you’re hiding under a rock) knows of the vast array of technology available to us – which when used correctly will save us time, money and frustration.  So why is it that so so many business owners are still struggling and wasting their technology opportunities? I work with business owners every day who are Thought Leaders in their field.  They’re smart and achieving great things but still wasting time and money with their technology use – so what do I share to combat it?  Heres a simple 4 step plan ..read more

There is no doubt that to be able to grow your service based business, at some stage you will need some help. Yes we can automate things, yes we can streamline our processes but there will always come a time when you need support to execute your strategy and growth plan. You need someone to do the things. For most service based business owners, the first layer of help they engage is admin based. So what can you do to manage this resource with ease? Get your ducks in a row Frequently I see business owners engage help *because they’re soooo busy* but haven’t defined exactly what or how they need ..read more

Like many small businesses most of my clients have engaged a VA and they’re playing a vital role in their day to day support. However, some of the challenges I am seeing are: Even with a VA – you are time poor: As a busy entrepreneur, your time is precious, and you need to focus on critical tasks that drive your business forward. While virtual assistants are a great asset for handling routine administrative and operational tasks, many require consistent communication and management. Juggling communication challenges, coordinating their workload, and ensuring smooth operations only increases as ..read more

I talk a lot about planning and systems. It is after all the beating heart of how I help others benefit from a productive business, However, in my 10 years of business, it has never been more evident than this year just how important (and quite frankly life saving) effective planning and systems are. You may have read that I broke my leg on January 1 this year. A significant day and as it turns out, a significant injury. After the normal 12-week recuperation, I had to have another major surgery due to a complication. In total, I was in recovery for a good 8 months (and counting…it’s not over y ..read more

When was the last time you reviewed a process? Most business owners (particularly if they have worked with me) have their day to day admin processes delegated or outsourced. It’s smart and makes sense. I have the same in my business. I was recently reminded however of just how important it is for me to review these from time to time. A perfect storm resulted in me picking up the admin process for onboarding a new client. Part of this is where we personalise and create various templates to share. A simple task. However to my surprise – there was a lot wrong. It’s not that there were any glaring ..read more

I’ve been doing a lot of organising lately – I’m not sure if its Spring in the air or emerging from lock down but my home has undergone a huge decluttering and my word it feels good (especially when you come across baby products from almost 10 years ago). Wow – that was a surprise! Not unsurprisingly, this enthusiasm flowed over to my work and I embarked on some digital decluttering … (promise, I can be fun!). While updating some filing (I’ll share a couple of tips below on what I do) I realised just how much access I had to others folders and how a simple system would address t ..read more

I don’t know about you but I’ve certainly felt an upward shift the past few weeks. With Australia opening up it feels as thought there is light at the end of the tunnel and business is finally shifting back into gear. So if we’re looking at 2021 finally hitting its stride – why am I already planning for 2022? Quite simply – because that’s what my competitors are (or should) be doing. Now I’m not one to follow someone else’s lead, but what I know to be true is that when it comes to planning – it’s important to start early. By planning early we: Have the luxury of time to plan clearly with thou ..read more