December is here which is often a busy time - whether we’re enjoying the festivities and catching up with loved ones or we have a product-based business that is popular this time of year (fingers crossed!). At some point, however, your thoughts will drift to January and the start of a new year. Here are two exercises to do to get yourself ready for success in 2024

Building momentum on your business is really important but how do you get back to it after time off? This is in my mind right now because last week my husband and I took a holiday. Here is my strategy for getting back to work with grace and ease

Have you had this experience?

You have a great idea and get excited and enthused about it

BUT

Very quickly your imposter syndrome chimes in and that enthusiasm turns to fear and doubt

So what do we do about it? Here is how to make friends with your imposter syndrome

I was excited to be asked to be one of the new podcast hosts for the Jewellers Academy podcast. I will be interviewing interesting people on matters of mindset and business. My first episode as host went live this week - I interviewed Marti from Wee Bit Social all about how to use Instagram Stories to engage with our ideal customer.

It is part of the Good Girl Rebellion to learn when to say no so that we don’t commit to something we later resent. Or we may simply not have the time and energy to give what we want to both the situation and our own priorities. If you’re anything like me, both of these things happen to you fairly regularly.

So what do we do about it? Here are some strategies to help you

When I first heard this quote it stopped me in my tracks and I wonder if it will do the same for you.

When we're trying something new, our old friend fear can come up and tell us we're safer not trying, we're safer back in our comfort zone. It's a compelling message because the familiar is a known quantity, even if we've outgrown it and it's time for something new.

Research shows that 92% of start-up businesses fail in the first 3 years. Only 8% make it. Why is this good news? Let’s find out.