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At school, we learn a lot about a lot. For years, we studied so many different subjects but what’s ironic is that we never learnt how to learn. Instead, we regurgitated information for exams – much of which has never be used again. But if we could learn how to learn, we could increase our…

Words have the power to heal, whether they are spoken or written which is why journaling has been a daily practice of mine now for as long as I can remember. But it’s far more than just writing down affirmations and thinking positively. Writing down your thoughts and emotions can actually change the chemicals in…

Stress affects us all in different ways, at different times and is caused by different things. We present differently and we will have different coping mechanisms. As we emerge from our lockdown bubbles, we may be faced with unexpected challenges as we rehabilitate back into life as it was before restrictions. What is stress? Stress…

You might have heard people say they are ‘perfectionists’ like it’s a badge of honour; and to them, it might be. After all, striving for perfection means they are taking action or being creative in the first place. However, what those same people don’t talk about is how stifling and exhausting aiming for perfection can…

We’re all tough on ourselves at times, whether we’ve said or done the wrong thing or made a decision that had negative consequences. Quite often, we’re able to take those experiences and learn from them which can make us stronger. However, if you’re constantly criticising your actions then you’re in danger of limiting yourself and…

If I could tell my younger self anything, it would be to become self-employed sooner. While I am a person that doesn’t believe in regrets, I can’t help but imagine what life would have been like now, if I had believed in myself earlier. So why did I eventually take the leap into self-employment? Well,…

Profit First is a Cash flow system. It is not accounting or bookkeeping but a cash flow methodology. We all know that having the right systems are key for a business to prosper and grow. Yet when you ask your accountant, “What is the cash flow system you use in your business”, or “What is…

When will your business become profitable? Next month? Next year? Mike Michalowicz, author of Profit First: A Simple System to Transform Any Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine, says it should be today. “I always thought that I could run my business on the idea that I should sell as much as I could and spend as little…

What Should Business Owners Do After They Run Out of Bounce Back Loan Money? Just a few short weeks ago, businesses that received funding during the first tranche of the CBILS and Bounce Back loan programs were considered fortunate. But now, many of those businesses have reached the end of their loan money, and business…

While this question is similar to asking ‘how long is a piece of string?’ we can tell you the costs you can expect depending on the business and the industry you are going into. Thinking about leaving employment to start up your own business is exciting. However, you need to make sure you can afford…