Blog Posts
Annual business review 2022
Ever since I started my business in 2018, I’ve been carrying out regular reviews of my business. And, together with support from a couple of great coaches, I think this has been largely responsible for the frankly great progress I’ve made, from a side gig to a full time business, and doubling my income each year for the first three years- and this year still managing to increase it by 50%.
For the last two years I’ve written an annual business review blog post detailing what’s gone well, what’s not gone so well (and what I learnt from it), and my goals for the year ahead, and how I plan to make them happen. Why? Because I believe in transparency, and I also think my clients, potential clients, and even those who will never work with me can learn a lot from it, and I’m all about helping people to learn and grow.
How to know when you need to put your prices up?
Most of us are living in a situation where prices are going up rapidly. In the UK inflation is at 10%. Now you might be telling yourself that this means you CAN’T put your prices up- people won’t be able to afford it.There is some reality to this, but, think of it...
Why passive income isn’t really very passive.
Passive income sounds so enticing. ‘Earn six figures in your sleep.’ Who wouldn’t want a bit of that? Especially a busy teacher.
Why you need to prioritise building an email list.
If you’re working with individuals, as a teacher, coach or trainer, you really should be building an email list. Here’s why.
5 unhelpful beliefs about getting visible on social media
These 5 beliefs about getting visible on social media are unhelpful for your business, but they’re also unhelpful for your potential clients.
How do I find clients as an ELT Freelancer?
Now, frankly, this isn't a question that can be covered comprehensively in a blog post. I spend 12 weeks focusing on this in my Flourishing Foundations programme, and each person who does the programme needs slightly different advice and strategies. However,...
Declutter the money blocks holding your business back
The whole idea of 'money blocks' might strike you as a bit too 'woo'? Isn't it just a convenient excuse to say that what's stopping us from making more money is our subconscious beliefs? Fairly obviously, I'd say, our beliefs are not the entire reason for the success...
Three things you DON’T have to do in your business.
Rather than telling you about yet more things you should be doing in your business, I thought I’d try a different approach.
Here are three things you DON’T have to do in your business… cue big sigh of relief.
How do you keep from getting bored or demotivated in business?
Building a business is rarely about creating an overnight success. And, even when it is, we still then need to sustain that success day in and day out. So, it's perhaps not surprising that our enthusiasm to work on our business can falter from time to time, and we can...