Why The Chimp?

Why The Chimp?

As we begin 2024, I am pleased to be able to launch my new brand identity – and it’s quite a shift from the old one! In September 2023 I decided to bite the bullet and commit to working with someone to develop a membership community for business owners. As part of this process, I…

How Businesses Can Adapt and Thrive in Changing Times

How Businesses Can Adapt and Thrive in Changing Times

In the past few years, the macro environment has undergone vast transformations, driven by the COVID outbreak and the ensuing lockdowns, the cost-of-living crisis which has affected consumer behaviour, the war in Ukraine, and the global economic climate generally. For small business owners, these changes present both challenges and opportunities. The key to not just…

3 Things That Will Positively Influence Your Journey as an Entrepreneur

3 Things That Will Positively Influence Your Journey as an Entrepreneur

As business owners, it’s easy to feel like we’re on our own. Trying to find our way through what can often be difficult times. The isolation can feel overwhelming, with every decision resting squarely on your shoulders. However, it’s crucial to remember that while your business journey is unique, you’re not alone in experiencing the…

E Myth and Enchantment: Keeping Your Vision Alive as Your Business Grows

The entrepreneurial dream takes root in fertile fields of independence, passion, and, yes, a sprinkling of self-reliance. Some years ago, I read Michael Gerber’s book, The E Myth Revisited. In the book he refers to the “Solopreneur.” We paint our masterpieces, craft our solutions, and build empires brick by brick, sweat by passionate sweat. In…

5 Ways Authenticity Could Make Running Your Business More Enjoyable

5 Ways Authenticity Could Make Running Your Business More Enjoyable

“People buy people like them.” It’s a quote I’ve been using since my days selling commercial airtime, sponsorships, and promotions in the commercial radio industry. Today it’s more relevant than ever, with a growing trend towards authenticity. Consumers are increasingly seeking out brands that resonate with their values and reflect their own personalities. This shift…

Growth’s Double-Edged Sword: Thrills & Fears of Scaling Your Business

Growth’s Double-Edged Sword: Thrills & Fears of Scaling Your Business

Most business owners remember their first order with real excitement. I know I do! It would have been such a thrill, a validation that your idea had legs, and that you could sell it. On the other hand, you may have had a few nagging gremlins, such as “am I up to delivering what I’ve…

When the Fun Stops, Stop – Rediscovering the Joy in Your Business Journey

When the Fun Stops, Stop – Rediscovering the Joy in Your Business Journey

Up until October 2021, The British industry body the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), used ‘When The Fun Stops, Stop’ as the industry’s safer gambling message. I wanted to breath some new life into this ‘tagline’, applying it to how some business owners feel about their businesses. As we know, running a business often feels…

Don’t Sell – Get Prospects Buying in Two Calls or Less

Don’t Sell – Get Prospects Buying in Two Calls or Less

How many of us have been on the receiving end of someone trying to sell something to us we didn’t want? How did it make you feel? It’s one of the main reasons business owners hate the idea of ‘selling’ to prospective customers (prospects). However, what if you thought of every sales call not as…