What I’ve learnt from my first 10 years of self-employment
This month marks the 10-year anniversary of me starting my journey into self-employment. So, it felt timely to do a bit of reflection work and share a few of my…
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Coming From Behind The Curtain
I have a confession to make. I have been hiding. My last Facebook post was in October 2019. Ever since I set up my own business back in 2011, I…
Read MoreFinding Work That You Love: Dealing with Fear
Are you considering a move into self-employment but afraid to take the leap? Fear is one of the main reasons why many people hold themselves back from finding work that…
Read MoreFinding Work That You Love: Getting Started
Many would-be entrepreneurs miss out on the opportunity to get started through a self-sabotaging belief that they don’t have enough money, resources or skills. However, many new ventures need a…
Read MoreFinding Work That You Love: Being True to Yourself
A huge motivation for many looking to become self-employed and often part of the decision for leaving their current work is the ability to be true to themselves. The more…
Read MoreFinding Work That You Love: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Even if you’ve never heard of Imposter Syndrome, chances are you’ve had a brush with it or will notice it’s effects as you journey into self-employment. Imposter Syndrome is a…
Read MoreFinding Work That You Love: Embracing a new way of working
For many new entrepreneurs who are used to a more structured office environment and routine, it can be quite an adjustment to start working from home and having full control…
Read MoreFinding Work That You Love: How to navigate the transition into self-employment
Thinking of changing your life and setting up your own business but not sure if you should or where to start? A little thinking and planning now can go a…
Read MoreFind confidence to launch your Creative Start-up
As Susy Smith, the Editor of Country Living Magazine testifies herself, ‘feelings of self-doubt are something we all suffer with from time to time’. Last month saw the launch of…
Read MoreHow to turn your hobby into a business
You’ve been working on your craft as a sideline for a little while now, just happy to have an outlet for your creativity. Maybe you’re juggling this alongside a full…
Read More5 Tips to quit your job and set up your own business
Are you tired of you job and desperate to start using your creative talent to make a living but scared to take the leap? The start of a new year is…
Read MoreHow to price your creative work
Pricing of creative work is a subject which I’ve found often brings up a lot of deep-rooted fear and apprehension in my clients. One of the most difficult parts of being in business…
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