One easy trick you need to write content with more impact
If you want a quick, easy way to write content with more impact, so your readers keep reading, it’s this: Get active! As in, use more active voice.
Reinvention: it’s not just for pop stars. How life’s curve balls can reignite your purpose
This time of year, many of us reflect on the year that’s just gone; making plans and setting goals for the year ahead. I’m no different.
In the wake of grief: finding a way back to life – and solo business
Six months ago, my world caved in when my brother died unexpectedly. There’s some online advice for navigating grief when you’re a small business owner with a team of staff, but nothing for sole traders.
How to channel your inner gymnast in business
Gymnastics is the only Olympic sport I'll watch – partly because watching sport bores me, but mainly because I wanted to be a gymnast as a child. Seeing some gymnastics in the Rio games made me think how much running a solo business is like those acrobatic arts.
6 online video statistics – and 1 bit of science – you can’t ignore
Video is where it’s at in content marketing, right? By now, you know you need video on your website, and in your social media marketing. You’ve probably even seen a Facebook Live or Snapchat video too, yes?
Never mind the mainstream: here’s what small business owes to punk
As a small business owner, it’s unlikely you’d consider yourself to be punk, right? But a recent writing gig reminded me just how much small business has in common with the punk movement.
5 business lessons I learned in 2015
Being a sole trader is hard work. Damned hard work. And there’s a big difference between freelancing and running a small business. You're forever learning and evolving.
Business mojo gone to the dogs? Here’s how to fetch it back
Every sole trader, entrepreneur and small business owner goes through it: losing their business mojo, falling into a funk, or feeling just plain “meh” about being in business.