You’ve probably sussed it… Being great at what you do is simply NOT enough to cut it as a successful micro business owner. In fact, you probably find the “technical aspects” of running your business relatively easy. It’s all the other stuff like marketing, planning and strategizing that makes micro business so darn challenging. [...]
I talk a lot on this blog about how to get the most out of your time. It’s something I both struggle with and I’m passionate about. But it’s really important because the things you choose to focus on in the time you have available will determine your small business success. So let me [...]
Why did you start your own business? You may think this is a random question for a blog sharing strategies to help you do more in less time, but bear with me because your answer is extremely relevant. That’s because your why determines what happens in your business because it influences: Take me [...]
I’m sure you’ve heard of Pareto’s Law or the 80 20 rule. But are you aware of its significance for your micro business? Let me explain… Pareto’s Law states that (roughly) 20% of a given factor is vital whilst the remaining 80% is less important. And in terms of your business, this has serious [...]
Merry Christmas With the festive time of year now in full swing a lot of business owners will be persuaded into a break. I’ve noticed that taking quality down time can be tricky for the dedicated small business owner. After all, if you’ve invested your heart and soul into your business, it can be [...]
In business, some days rock while others are awful. The good days are blessed with momentum, the ideas flow and you push past obstacles with ease. What’s more, it’s easy to get enough done to achieve (and invoice) your target hourly rate. But on the tougher, darker days the resistance is uncomfortable. You can [...]
A lot of micro business owners make the mistake of believing they are indispensable. In fact, they do everything they can to make themselves indispensable by: Warning: If you hold any of these beliefs – you’re making a clanger Let me tell you why… Just recently I wrote a post that encouraged you [...]
Can I ask you probably the most enlightening question you’ll be asked today about your business? What is your primary role in your business? Is it: A. Doing your day-to-day business work? B. Being a marketer of your business? If you answered B, great stuff. But if you said A, read on to discover why you’re [...]
Do you remember why you started your business? I bet financial reasons were one of your key drivers. You saw an opportunity to create your own financial security and you went for it. Fantastic. But are you earning enough? Does your monthly profit make up for the extra hours, stress and uncertainty [...]
After speaking to many users of SpinLessPlates I’ve noticed something they all have in common. The barrier that stops them reaching their big ambition is time. Or rather lack of it. And it’s a huge frustration for ambitious business owners. Instead of moving towards your goals, the day-to-day drudge takes over. You get sucked [...]
