As a single mum and business owner, I know all too well the challenges of juggling a million tasks while trying to maintain my sanity. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed when you've got a never-ending to-do list and countless responsibilities vying for your attention.

In the world of entrepreneurship, achieving a standout month is a milestone that many strive for but few openly discuss the mechanics of.

As small business owners, we're naturally curious creatures, aren't we? I've received countless questions recently about what steps I took to make this my most successful month to date. Well, it's no big secret, I’ll share what worked for me and how you can tailor these strategies for your own business.

Let's talk about the thing that keeps many small business owners up at night: sales. You've poured your heart and soul into your product or service, but somehow, the customers aren't exactly lining up at your door.

Alright, let's be honest, running a small business is a bit of a rollercoaster. You're the CEO, the cleaner, the marketing whizz, and everything in between. You work like crazy, but growth can feel like a distant dream.

As a Business Strategist and single Mum juggling running a business, I am known for being focused, structured and organised. And I am.

What to do when it’s time to grow.

Congratulations! Things are going well! Your clients are happy, you're earning a good living and you’re generating regular interest in your services. This is an incredible place to find your business and I couldn’t be more pleased for you.

I’ve got non-negotiables within my business and I’ve got ways of working that I stick to pretty rigidly because I just know that I have to. I’ve learnt that I have to protect myself, so offering these full day strategy days allows me to have control over my calendar, have the income that I need and I’m continuing to grow.

If you are in the first year of starting your business, here are some suggestions to help you keep going…

Be Patient - building a business takes time

Running a business is a journey and growth is created through the lessons. Here’s my top 12 from 2023…

Something small businesses often overlook, when they’re doing ok but want to take their business to the next level, is the need for a new website. When your business evolves, your website needs to evolve with it.

Have you heard of the “toxic hustle culture?” It’s the idea that you can only run a successful business if you’re doing everything yourself, all of the time.

Of course, it’s simply not sustainable and it’s also not true.

We've all had those days when negativity clouds our judgment, making it tough to see beyond the present moment. How do you bounce back when you're feeling down? I'd like to introduce you to the "Achievements List" technique — a straightforward yet effective way to keep your mindset in check.

In many ways, having a business can feel like having a child – it takes a huge investment of your time, love and energy in the short term, and in return you feel a rollercoaster of epic highs and lows, and a sense of pride and accomplishment.

Having confidence in yourself and your business will have a massive impact on your success. Being an entrepreneur is a crazy ride of many ups and downs and having a thick skin and determination will help you go far.

We all have those days where we are just not as productive as we’d like. It could be because you’re tired, woke up late, gave yourself too many things to do or generally cannot find the motivation to do the task at hand. Whilst there are many reasons for reduced productivity have you ever stopped and thought that what your eating is having an impact?

When something isn’t working then fix it. My summer holidays in 2023 were SUPER frustrating so I’m making a big change for 2024. Find out what change I’m making and how I’ll do it.

Congratulations! Things are going well! Your clients are happy, you're earning a good living and you’re generating regular interest in your services. But maybe you’re starting to feel a bit frazzled.

As a small business owner, have you ever written a business plan and then filed it away without looking at it again? Or perhaps you have never had a plan and have been winging it, seeing what happens and hoping for the best.

Running your own business is no simple task, it’s easy to get distracted, side-tracked, or get stuck if you don’t have a clear purpose for why you do what you do.