Top 10 Lessons from 10 years being Self Employed

Top 10 Lessons from 10 years being Self Employed

5th November 2011 was a very special date for me. It was the 10 year anniversary of my first day of going Self Employed. 10 years ago I escaped the corporate rat race and embarked on a quest to design life, work, success and freedom on my own terms. There have been many lessons that I have learnt along the way. Here are just a few of them: Top 10 Lessons from 10 years being Self Employed 1. It is vital to create your own definition of … [Read more...]

3 Tips for Home Business & Family at Christmas

3 Tips for managing your home busines and family at Christmas

This is the time of year for fun, family, good times, peace, goodwill, chilling out, relaxing. But is it really? This seasonal stereotyping is far from the reality for many people who are running a business from home. For many, the opposite is often true. And for parents, it is easy to feel overwhelmed with the prospect of juggling their home business with over excited kids off school running riot. It can feel really challenging. It … [Read more...]

Tip to set yourself up for success in 2011

Tip to set yourself up for success in 2011

Yesterday I had my monthly board meeting. Do I actually have a physical board of directors? No. I am a Sole Trader. I have a support team of business buddies with different skills and experiences to mine. We bounce ideas off each other on a regular basis. But when it comes to my monthly board meetings, it boils down to little old me reviewing every area of my business, measuring how it is performing, using the information for future goal … [Read more...]

The Danger of Distraction

The Danger of Dsitraction

What is your view on the impact distractions are having on your business and family life? Many people aren't aware what distraction is really costing them. It’s destructiveness is often under the radar screen. Sometimes it can be because people are using distractions as a way to avoid difficult stuff or challenges. Maybe for some it is an escape and a welcome relief from the boring and mundane. Often it is just habit. Whatever … [Read more...]