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I hear you. It can be hard to fully realise the potential in your small business, especially when you don't want to spend every waking hour and every penny you've got, on it. If you've been in business for a while, you've probably realised that this model leads to burnout.

There are still loads of ways that you can realise the potential of your business without having to spend more time and money getting there.

In today's episode I talk about passive income - ten different opportunities you can implement in your business, starting right now. Including options you may not have thought of.

Are you ready to start making more money and more opportunities in your business? 

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Are you thinking of the next steps for your business? 

Or whether it’s time to do things in a slightly different way? 

It could be that you’ve become bored with your current setup. Or you don’t feel you’re charging what you’re worth. Maybe you’re lonely and are missing the camaraderie of working with others. 

Whatever has brought you to this episode, it’s great to see you here! 

Levelling up is something we should all do, and regularly in our small businesses. It’s easy to say we need to do it but knowing what to do and how to do it is something else entirely. 

In this episode I walk you through the framework from realising it’s time to make some changes, to how to implement them so you’re confident and ready to level up your business. 

Are you ready to get started? 

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Neither did Jo, who loved being creative in her VA and marketing roles, but there wasn't a job title out there which encompassed what she could do to support small businesses in her own, unique way.

These days Jo describes herself as a creative partner for solo and entrepreneurs. Helping them to nail their lead magnets, funnels, blog posts, social posts and so much more. You need help with it? If it's creative, Jo can do it.

In this guest interview Jo talks us through her journey as a solopraneur supporting small businesses. How to stay in your lane, and do what you're good at. And why there's no such thing as a bad lead magnet.

Are you ready to lean into your creativity? 

Are you struggling to show up in your business? 

You're feeling the pressure but you just can't seem to get there.

You're definitely not alone. Being a business owner means having to show up in your business, in ways you never thought of before. All of a sudden you're very public and very visible. You have to put work into your marketing strategy as well as wearing all the hats of the different roles. Sometimes things get in the way and you drop the ball. The longer the ball is dropped, the harder it is to get back on it. 

In this episode I walk you through how to show up in your business, even when you really don't feel like it. 

Are you ready to get back on it? 

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Are you thinking of starting a podcast? 

I hear you! I felt like that when I started my own podcast. It felt like there was so much I needed to know about format and software and equipment and hosting. All of sudden, something that was meant to be a joyful next step for my business started feeling like a stressful one. 

I'm lucky in that I had a brilliant guide (my sister, an experienced podcaster) to help me along the way. Now, 7 months into my own podcasting journey, I'm here to help you with everything you need to know if you're thinking of creating a podcast of your own. 

Are you ready to learn more about podcasting? 

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Does life as an entrepreneur not seem as fun as you thought it would be?

If either of these apply to you then you're definitely not alone. We often think that the life of an entrepreneur is a joyful one - full of working your own hours, being your own boss and being able to do things at your leisure.

The reality is very different, but it doesn't have to be!

In this episode accountability viking, Ben Catley-Richardson talks us through the habits we need to master as small business owners. How to create good habits and why switching off is not just important, but actually leads us to being better at what we do.

Are you ready to find more joy in your business?

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Your first year in business is a real learning curve 

You may find your business really changes shape. 

One thing’s for sure and it’s that you won’t come out of your first year as an entrepreneur, the same person who went in. 

That’s not to say you shouldn’t start your own business, you absolutely should! But it’s definitely worth listening to the experience of others’ who have been there and done it. You may also like to get a mentor to help you to navigate the ups and downs of your first year. 

In this guest episode, Sharon Hadley, a Virtual Assistant shares her highs and lows and experiences of her first year in business. We talk about how to onboard new clients, how to hold your boundaries, what to do if you need to increase your pricing, how to protect your mental health and when’s the right time to feel the fear and do it anyway! 

Are you ready to discover the realities of the first year as a small business? 

How do you feel when you see people claiming to make 6 & 7 figures online? 

Does it motivate you to be like them or does it leave you feeling a little bit less than? 

What if we told you that the 6 & 7 figure claims are just a tactic in an unregulated industry and what you’re being sold is a story rather than a reality? 

Does it still appeal to you now? 

In this co-hosted episode Holly and Amy break down the different marketing tactics used when making 6 & 7 figure claims. Why people are claiming it and what it’s doing to the end user. 

We break down how to spot when someone’s claims don’t quite measure up and what kind of coach you should be working with to help you discover your voice; not someone else’s. 

Are you ready to get a whole lot wiser to shoddy sales tactics and to learn who’s a good fit for you and who you’re best avoiding? 

Let’s get started….

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Marketing doesn't really work like that. As the old adage says: 'people buy from people' and being intentionally you has everything to do with it. 

In this episode I interview marketing guru, Gus Bhandal. With 20 + years of marketing experience in his repertoire Gus and I talk about the transition from print to digital marketing. How to merge the two, and how to choose the best Social Media platforms to suit your business and your audience. 

We also look at branding and how to really get your brand noticed, as well as delivering what people expect when you meet them in person. What language to include and when it's best to keep those sweary comments to yourself. 

Are you ready to improve your marketing and get noticed by your ideal clients? 

You can find Gus at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mguruuk/

and his website: https://www.themguru.co.uk/

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Do you find that you only ever get so far in your business? 

That, no matter how successful you are, it’s always a little less success than you hoped for? 

Wanting to always be that little bit further along than you currently are? 

Most of us self-sabotage without even realising it. We have hopes and dreams for our businesses and they often stay just that… dreams. It can be demoralising not ever being able to pin point what’s really going wrong and how to turn it about. 

In this co-hosted episode with me and Amy Newlands, my business bestie, we take a deep dive to recognise the signs that we’re self sabotaging, why we do it (anyone interested in psychology is going to love this one) and how to stop it. We draw on personal experience and years of working with other, independent businesses. 

Are you looking to be more successful in your business? 

It’s time to recognise then ditch the behaviours that are keeping you stuck. 

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