In this episode I have a bit of a bee in my bonnet about this whole idea that money has to be earned with "Hard work" and why clinging to that is quite literally sabotaging you from streamlining your business.

Let's talk about the common misconceptions surrounding hard work in business and the belief that success must come through struggle and sacrifice.

What if instead, you aimed for fun and SMART. Embracing automation and technology to streamline business processes, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on their core values and make a greater impact.

And I will share 1 real life strategy that I am currently implementing in my business because the time to manually handle this task is so much more than the cost of the tool to manage the task for me.

I'd love to hear about how leaning into easy, fun and smart has been helpful for you in business.

In this episode of the Tiny Bites of Business podcast, we are talking money systems for businesses.

There are 5 primary systems that you need in place and they are key for getting paid, keeping up with your obligations, maintaining cash flow and being able they make solid decisions in your business.

Ready to stop guessing at your finance and start understanding your expenses and rates? Grab my Sustainable Rate Calculator with built in formulas and an easy to use interface. https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1822610300/sustainable-rate-calculator-for-service

Disclaimer: This is not specific financial advice and is intended as general information only. Please see your financial advisor for specific information based on your circumstances. This episode is informational around the money systems themselves.

Closing out 2024 sharing behind the scenes of a big, transformative year filled with challenges, personal growth, and strategic shifts in business.

In this episode I share the journey through overwhelming moments ADHD diagnosis, and the adjustments made to create a sustainable work-life balance.

Please take away from this the importance of consistency, self-care, and the need to adapt when things aren't working, embrace change and prioritise your mental well-being.

When it comes to a generic link to send people through from your social media accounts tools like LinkTree are popular because it makes it easy to connect a whole bunch of things from a list of buttons.

But is this the best way to serve your clients? If they only link they ever click from your Instagram account is a random list of buttons has it been a good use of that connection?

An alternative is to build your own hub on your website. It could also be a list of buttons, perhaps with more information below this block. Or you could build something much more value rich to serve as that first point of contact when people connect with you.

In this episode we talk about a few ideas to make this one small aspect a more strategic part of your overall system.

Find mine here https://www.knockonwoodvirtualassistance.com.au/links/

Hey business owner - you need to take breaks! Whether you are listening to this a month before the Christmas holidays, or you are prepping for a week of school holiday leave, this episode is your brainstorm to make sure you give yourself as much chance as possible of leaving your laptop CLOSED.

Plus, let's chat about delegation and communicating changes to clients.

As usual please come chat on Instagram with your thoughts. /www.instagram.com/knockonwoodvirtualassistance/

Or, grab the contact form off my website to let me know how I can help you. https://www.knockonwoodvirtualassistance.com.au/contact/

Ever had the experience of diving 90% of the way through a project to suddenly loose all interest? And likely, that thing stays in an unfinished state for all eternity.

Fear not! You are not alone. This is super common within the neurodivergent community. But lets talk about it.

In this episode, we discuss the common challenges faced in planning, particularly for individuals with ADHD or similar conditions. We talk about issue of losing motivation and dopamine after initial enthusiasm fades. And I share some of my own practical strategies for effective planning, including breaking tasks into smaller pieces, utilising templates, and seeking external help.

Above all though, we note the the importance of working with your natural rhythms and finding support to maintain momentum in planning efforts.

Legals are something many business owners avoid because they seem scary, confusing, complicated or just boring. enter Michelle - the lawyer in fantasy land.

Michelle has a knack for making law fun and this episode is far from boring! We talk dragons, some general places to get legals sorted in business and a new perspective that will haelp keep you safe.

For more resources please check out Joyful Resilience: A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Business. subscribepage.io/Joyful_Resilience

Michelle supports service-based business owners to create firm foundations, so you can build a legacy as the leader you are destined to be. She works with businesses that don't fit in boxes. The ones who colour outside the lines, tame dragons & ride unicorns into the sunset.

As a creative, caring, collaborative mentor with a knack for intuitive problem solving, Michelle draws on her legal background to guide clients through the complexity of reducing conflict in their working relationships, maintaining clear boundaries, protecting their creative assets, and implementing best practices in their business operations.

Her mission is to facilitate the happy-ever-after of long-term sustainable success and safety for as many businesses run by rebels, visionaries, healers and creatives as she can reach in her lifetime.

www.carefreecounsel.com; https://www.facebook.com/MichelleWhiteheadAU; https://www.instagram.com/michellewhiteheadau/; https://www.linkedin.com/in/whiteheadmichelle/

Please note that this episode does not constitute as legal advice. For specific recommendations please seek legal advice.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in business - even if you are running solo. See SOPs can serve as a checklist for ourselves to get past executive dysfunction and no - you don't actually have to document every thing if you don't want to.

SOPs serve as documented processes that facilitate onboarding, delegation, and productivity. In this episode I share some practical strategies for creating effective processes, including the use of checklists and tools like Scribe How.

Documenting your processes can also be a big win when looking for ways to streamline operations and reduce manual hours. So give it a go! Start with tasks you find challenging.

For more help please enquire about a strategy call here https://www.knockonwoodvirtualassistance.com.au/contact/

Other tools mentioned in this episode can be found linked here https://www.knockonwoodvirtualassistance.com.au/links

Recently I was in Queensland for the Heart Centred Business Conference and while this was not my first it was significantly different for me. Usually, I take a LOT of notes and I come away with to-do lists and action plans. This time I was far more present and coming away I realise what actions this time are about continuing to work with my confidence, my community, and my values alignment.

Join me for some stories about my family and my take aways of my experience. I hope they might be impactful thoughts for you too.