While there are loads of reasons for businesses in various industries not lasting more than a couple of years, one of the top reasons is lack of money or capital. Cash flow problems can be a major challenge for businesses, especially in the early stages when revenue is not yet consistent. In this episode, I’m going to go through several different options to find the money you need to start and grow your business.

One of the key ingredients to the success of your business is your brand. if I say a brand to you, Apple, Coca-Cola or Amazon immediately there is a thought that comes to your mind. In this episode I’m talking about why your brand lives in the mind of your customers and six elements that make up a strong business brand.

Goal-setting is fantastic however it’s only half of the story. The other half is actually taking action to achieve the goal. Why do so many people not achieve their dreams in life? In this episode, I’m talking about being clear on what you want, the difference between a dream, vision and a goal, how to handle decision making and managing tasks with that one important question to always ask yourself.

In this episode I’m exploring the current AI trend, its impact on the creative arts industry, I run through 6 different AI tool use cases, the benefits and drawbacks and lastly I provide some tips and advice on how to embrace artificial intelligence technology as part of your creative process.

Imagine generating an extra £100 or £1,000 in income each month from starting your side hustle. You’ve got a busy 9 to 5 job, so you'll need to work out how you’re going to manage your day job and your side hustle. In this episode I'm giving some advice about choosing the right side hustle for you , how to plan for it and taking action on your plans.

If you’re like most people, you’ve spent a bit of time thinking about your success, how you’ll achieve it and how good you’ll feel when you’ve achieved your dreams. 

In this episode I’m talking about failures and mistakes we make in business and how we can practically learn from them - like I always say, I never lose it’s either I win or I learn!

Some entrepreneurs or creatives can become obsessed with perfection. It’s great to want your business to be the best that it can be. However, you also need to know that progress is more important than perfection. In fact, perfectionism might be what’s stopping you from elevating. In this episode about perfectionism I discuss how it can hinder your progress and stunt your growth and ways to measure your progress.

Now more than ever people are branching out and starting up their own businesses or starting side hustles, this is partly due to the last few years with the global pandemic and economic downturns. In this episode I’m going to cover starting with no outside funding, how much to invest, figuring out how much you need, and how to budget your money.

Would you describe yourself as competitive or collaborative? Well, if you're anything like me, my answer varies. These two mindsets may seem different as if you're bound to just having one, but they both serve a purpose and the key is knowing which one is needed at certain points in our business. In this episode, I'll discuss both the competitive and collaborative mindsets, and I'll tap into the question, which one should you live by?

It's hard to know when to let go of something you've invested so much time, money and effort into. The problem is that if you don't have the courage to let go, it will affect your overall business in a negative way and even affect you emotionally and mentally. In this episode we’re going to explore some of the signs, honest questions to ask yourself and the difference between quitting and letting go.