6 Blocks Almost Every Salon Owner Has (And What To Do About Them)
Blocks. We don’t like to talk about them but most of us have them. And I am not talking about the wooden type. I’m talking about the ones that sit deep rooted in your mind. The ones that say “Oh, you cant do that.” Or “What? You don’t deserve that! Get back in your place!” […]
How To Make More Time – Three Productivity Hacks
In today’s world where time is of such importance, it’s difficult for many business owners to find the time in the day to get everything done. Therefore, I thought it would be useful to share three productivity tools, which I use to try to make the most of my time. 1. Otter Now, this may […]
What To Do When You Can’t Find Your Mojo
You’ve looked under the sofa. You’ve checked the bits and bobs draw. You’ve even checked the fridge in case you accidentally left it in there (because, don’t we do that all the time?). But it’s no where to be found. Your mojo has done one. I totally get it. You get days where you just don’t operate at full […]
How To Be More Productive And Get More Done
In today’s busy world we’re required in more places than ever and seemingly have more roles than ever too. Have you noticed though that some people seem to be more productive than the average gal on the street and seem to accomplish way more too? They are like supermen and women ticking off tasks […]
Two Things You Just Can’t Have Together
Ryan is back again, with another blog all the way from the sunny Caribbean… There are certain things which go together perfectly; cheese and wine, fish and chips and Chas and Dave, for example. (Ask your parents if you’ve no idea on that last one!). Yet certain other things simply can’t co-exist. So upon learning […]
Good Habits vs Bad Habits
Ryan is back with another blog inspired from his recent stint in the Caribbean… You’re Only As Good As Your Worst Habits It has long been suggested that the quality of your habits will determine the quality of your life. Only recently have I realised exactly what this means, and indeed the impact its understanding […]
The Most Important Blog Post I’ve Ever Written
This could be the most important blog post I’ve ever written. Certainly the most important in the last 6 months or so. You see this blog could change your life. Yes, I realise that’s a huge claim but let me take a moment to explain. When I talk to other beauty business owners, they almost always […]
How You Can Read More Books Without Losing Any Of Your Day
As you know I’m a big fan of reading books. There’s a pretty good chance that you are too. Whether it’s a business book to help me learn the latest skill or a slushy novel by the pool there is something special about become absorbed in a book. More often than not for me it’s […]
Why Accountability Is Key
My husband recently locked me out – on purpose! OK, it isn’t as bad as it sounds…. I kinda asked him to. You see, I have signed up for a half marathon which takes place in just over a week, and my training has been, ahem, a little limited shall we say. I imagined I’d […]
For When You Want To Just Hide Under The Duvet
We all have those days where it’s all too much. Where we feel if we hide under the duvet, it will all go away. I feel like that sometimes and you probably do too. In fact, most people who have their own businesses do. Because it’s OVERWHELMING! The thing is, you’re doing something special when […]
Tackling The Trolls
Business is wonderful, and so are the fantastic rewards and exciting adventures that come along with being a business owner. However, there’s one little thing that I don’t love about being the boss; people being mean online about me or my business! We all experience it; a negative review, a rude comment, an unfair complaint. […]
Why I’m The Weirdo In Waterstones
Yes, I admit it. I am the weirdo that lurks around Waterstones for hours. For me, shopping isn’t only about stroking the fabric of a dress, or trying on shoes (even though I am a Jimmy Choo addict) but actually about wandering round the packed shelves of my local Waterstones – and yes, I do […]