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How to know when you need to put your prices up?

How to know when you need to put your prices up?

by Rachael Roberts | Dec 19, 2022 | Confidence, ELT business, Money mindset

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...
Client red flags to watch out for

Client red flags to watch out for

by Rachael Roberts | Jul 12, 2022 | Assertiveness, Confidence, Saying no

In a recent group coaching session, a client mentioned that she had been talking to a potential client who ‘had a lot of complaints about their previous teachers.’ RED FLAG ALERT!!!Of course people can have bad experiences, maybe even more than once, but...
How to stop scarcity mindset negatively impacting your income

How to stop scarcity mindset negatively impacting your income

by Rachael Roberts | Jun 28, 2022 | Confidence, Freelance, Money mindset

Scarcity mindset is the often unconscious belief that there is never enough. If you’ve ever told yourself that you don’t have enough time to make changes in your business or lifestyle, or that there aren’t enough clients out there, or that...
Freelancing: the good, the bad and the ugly.

Freelancing: the good, the bad and the ugly.

by Rachael Roberts | May 11, 2021 | Assertiveness, Burnout, Career, Confidence, Personal Development, stressed day

Inspired and depressed in equal measures? I recently carried out a survey into the situations and attitudes of 122 independent ELT professionals (self-employed teachers, trainer, writers, editors, school owners, consultants). Reading about why they loved their work...

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