Success Behind The Scenes podcast
A few weeks ago, I sat down (virtually) with Zara-Dee, host of the Success Behind the Scenes podcast, for a conversation I’ll genuinely treasure. If you’d told me twenty-nine years…
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How to Set Boundaries With Clients
In the early days of seeing up in business, I had a client who messaged me at 9pm on a Sunday asking why I hadn’t replied to an email she’d…
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Atomicon 2026: A Day on the Newcastle Quayside
Having attended Atomicon in 2026 I already knew comfy shoes were a must. If you’ve never been before then the best way to sum up Atomicon is that it’s not…
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How I Handle the “can you do it cheaper” Question
It’s one of the most uncomfortable moments in my working life as a consultant. I’ve had a great discovery call, the client seems genuinely interested. I send over my proposal,…
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Get Your First 3 Clients Without a Big Following
One of the biggest myths that stops new freelancers from taking action is the idea that you need a large audience, a polished website and months of content before anyone…
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Write a case study that wins more work
If you’ve ever been asked by a potential client ‘can you show me some examples of your work?’, you’ll already know how important social proof is to the buying decision….
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Why Coworking Days Like This Matter More Than Ever
I didn’t expect a single day of coworking to feel quite so energising, but that’s exactly what happened when I attended a Cowork Crew event at Department Leeds Dock. A…
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AI & Automation
Stop doing everything manually. Start working smarter without needing a tech background. A one-day, practical workshop designed specifically for freelancers, consultants and solopreneurs to get to grips with AI, automate…
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SEO & AEO Search
Increase your visibility. Get Found on Google & AI Search. A practical, hands-on one-day workshop for small business owners, freelancers, and solopreneurs who want to understand SEO and take control…
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Content That Converts
Stop staring at a blank screen. Start creating content that wins clients. A practical, hands-on workshop for freelancers, consultants and solopreneurs who want to see real results from their content-creating…
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What really happens when your client appears on Dragon’s Den
When you start a brand, you dream about moments that could change everything. For Albus & Flora, that moment came when my lovely client and friend Rachel Williams stepped into…
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Charge What You’re Worth
Price your work on results, not hours worked. A practical, hands-on workshop for freelancers, consultants and solopreneurs who want to move away from charging an hourly rate and start charging…
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Freelancing vs Contracting
In today’s evolving work landscape, more professionals in the UK are moving away from traditional employment toward independent work arrangements. Two of the most common options are freelancing and contracting….
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Turn One-Off Clients Into Repeat Business
Ask any freelancer, consultant or small business owner what their biggest marketing challenge is and the answer is almost always the same: getting clients. But what rarely gets talked about…
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Rock ‘n’ Revolution
The buzz was palpable as Blackpool’s business community gathered at Bloomfield Road in October for the return of Rock ‘n’ Revolution, The Small Business Academy’s flagship event designed to energise,…
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Marketing & Sales Summit
On June 26th, 2025, Manchester’s Voco hotel was at the epicentre of female entrepreneurship as Del Parsons hosted her highly anticipated Marketing & Sales Summit. This isn’t just another business…
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ATOMICON Lowdown
When I arrived at The Glasshouse in Gateshead on Tuesday morning, June 10th, I wasn’t quite prepared for what awaited me. ATOMICON 2025 turned out to be everything they promised…
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The Pomodoro Technique
Boost Your Productivity One Tomato at a Time In today’s fast-paced world where distractions lurk around every corner (or rather, every browser tab), finding a way to stay focused and…
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The Power of Authenticity
In a world saturated with polished facades and carefully curated personas, authenticity has become both rare and invaluable. Whether you’re leading a team, building a brand, or nurturing personal relationships,…
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Do you need to register with the ico?
Under the Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018, organisations (including sole traders) that use personal information need to pay a data protection fee, unless they are exempt. The Information…
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Benefits of Freelancing
There are numerous compelling reasons why people like you and I choose to leave traditional employment in favour of freelancing or turn a side hustle into a full-time venture.” Financial…
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The Four Pillars of Freelance Excellence
The freelance economy has exploded in recent years, with millions of professionals choosing the freedom and flexibility of independent work. Yet for every thriving freelancer building a sustainable business, there…
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Potential Downsides of Freelancing
While freelancing offers many benefits, it also comes with significant challenges that shouldn’t be overlooked. Financial Instability and Complexity Variable income: Unlike the predictable salary of employment, freelance income fluctuates…
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The Power of Partnerships
In the competitive landscape of modern business, the old adage “no one succeeds alone” has never been more relevant. While individual brilliance and hard work remain crucial, the most successful…
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Growth Assessment
Are you earning money as a freelancer but feel like you’re running on a hamster wheel? Working harder but not seeing proportional growth in income or satisfaction? You’re not alone….
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Freelance Readiness Assessment
Transitioning from employee to freelancer requires more than just expertise in your craft—it demands a fundamental shift in mindset. As a freelancer, you are no longer just a practitioner of…
