by Sarah Banks | Apr 21, 2023 | Blog, Business Planning, Customer Service
Burnout and Boundaries – what you need to know as a small business owner A lot of the discussion around small business owner burnout is that it’s caused by working too many hours, putting yourself second to your business and the general stress that trying to do all...
by Sarah Banks | Apr 13, 2023 | Blog, Business Planning
A Freelancer’s Guide to Setting Boundaries: Work Smarter, Not Harder As a freelancer, striking the right balance between being accommodating and standing your ground can be challenging but setting boundaries with your clients is essential for your business to be...
by Sarah Banks | Mar 20, 2023 | Blog, Business Planning, Customer Service
Small Business Sunday Event Reflections Last month I attended the Small Business Sunday event in Birmingham after winning the award from Theo Paphitis in late 2020. This was my first event, and it was great to be surrounded by so many amazing business owners. However,...
by Sarah Banks | Mar 16, 2023 | Blog, Business Planning
Success: It’s Personal – Why Defining It For Yourself Matters What is success? This is a question that people have been asking themselves for centuries and the answer can vary greatly depending on who you ask. Society often defines success as wealth,...
by Sarah Banks | Mar 6, 2023 | Blog, Business Planning
What Success Looks Like for Me Success is a very personal thing and no two people will picture it exactly the same. Society’s idea of success may mean wealth, power and material possessions and although we all know that’s an idyll few of us can achieve for many...
by Sarah Banks | Feb 23, 2023 | Blog, Business Planning, Customer Service, Marketing
How To Set Your Rates As A Freelancer (and get paid what you’re worth!) As a freelancer, setting fair pay for yourself can be a tricky task. Not only do you have to take into account your own experience and skills but you also need to consider the market demand for...
