My Blog
This is my blog where I share my experiences of setting up, running and scaling businesses.
Read more to learn about the highs and lows, the good and bad times, the great times and the downright difficult times. I share how I hunted out opportunities, secured investment, sold businesses and formed strategic partnerships.
I also write about some of my favourite topics such as marketing (a big part of business growth), digital transformation, employing staff, time management, finance and numbers and delighting your customers.
Looking after yourself is key
Have you deprioritised the things that make you feel good? This post was inspired by a podcast episode where I talked to Elise Finn about how to...
Get amazing insights from surveying your audience
Have you asked your customers what they want? There is nothing like a good bit of research. Now is a good time to find out how you can help your...
Coach vs consultant – which does your upscaling business need right now?
Leadership Coach vs Business Growth Consultant - which one does your business need right now? Last week I invited my friend Rebecca Morley onto my...
Now is a great time to connect and foster relationships
What strategic partnerships can you create right now? I am amazed by the kindness and the openness of people at the moment 😍 For the last week or so...
Have you put your plans to scale on hold?
Has your business been frozen by the current circumstances? Normally, as founders, it’s us seeking the change. Getting out there, making it happen....
Securing investment on Dragon’s Den and then failing…
6 things I learnt from failing on BBC's Dragons' Den I rarely talk about my Dragon's Den experience in 2005 with my business partner at the time....
Have you thought about podcasting?
Have you thought about podcasting? Do you feel connected to your customers? Do you want to add more value to your audience? Building trust and...
The wellbeing of your staff is super important… As is your own
Wellbeing is critical to business success I talk about this a lot because wellbeing is so important, both to founders and to employees. Emotional,...
Why you need to understand your numbers
Being able to understand your financial documents and the numbers in your business is vital! Despite using ‘top’ London accountants, we had a...
It takes courage to be a founder
Wow, it really does take courage to be a founder. At the moment I see the huge amount of strain and stress that is being experienced by founders as...
How to plan for an efficient, stress-free first fundraise
Do you think that sometime soon you are going to start looking for investment? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the jargon, the process and when to...
The marketing activities you really need to focus on (clue – it’s not social media)
The marketing activities that you really need to focus on Have you had a disappointing ad campaign? Or struggled to see results from social media?...