Business Growth Blog
Hello! This is 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.
This blog is all about business growth. I write on my favourite topics such as marketing (a big part of business growth), digital transformation, and helping clients to put together a proper strategy for growth. I also do regular interviews live on LinkedIn with experts and founders, then share it to The Growth Podcast, and here on the blog too.
#58 Taking Action + Growth
Are you resisting taking action? Being in constant planning mode can distract us from putting ourselves out there and taking action. The compound effect of taking action can be massive (in a good way!) but it's sometimes difficult to remember that when we're starting out with a new project. 10...
#57 Mentors + Outside Expertise = Growth
There is so much value in getting help when you are a founder. Whether that be a mentor, non-exec director (NED), advisor or a consultant. Mentors have often been there and might be one step ahead of you and can share their expertise and learning and support. Where are you lacking skills and...
#56 Achievable SMART goals + Growth
It's great to have goals in place for 2021 and let's make them SMART goals. However, let's make sure that they are achievable. With everything that is going on in the world at the moment with lockdown, homeschooling and the economy let's make sure that they are realistic and achievable (but still...
#55 Wellbeing + Growth
Our own wellbeing as founders is critical to grow a successful and profitable business and to be able to function at our best. As founders, we're not only running businesses but we need to look after our team, find the right suppliers and partners and deliver a return for investors. We need to be...
#54 Overwhelm from too many ideas + Brainstorming
As entrepreneurs, we often struggle with overwhelm from all the things that we could be doing. I know when I work with ambitious and talented founders there is so much that they want to do that sometimes it can be a lot trying to work out what to focus on first. Today's episode is about organising...
#53 Perfectionism + Growth
Perfectionism takes away the fun and joy. It stops us from doing the things that we want to do. It prevents us from showing up and doing what we want to do! For many years I didn't want to put something out there until it was perfect and I resisted and struggled. The thing is that when we do that...
#52 Growth every day with Emmie
Let's start off with Happy New Year! It's been a while. My podcasting has been MIA whilst myself and my family have been dealing with everything that 2020 has thrown our way! But I'm back and my goal for 2020 is to podcast daily all about growth! Keeping it short and sweet I am committing to 90...
Healthy Mind, COVID beating insights, Happiness and the OOH Digital Revolution
Thoughts on a healthy mind for healthy business…. We’re being pushed to the max trying to run our businesses while looking after our own, and our family’s, well-being. I asked the founders coming to my masterclass today what their biggest business challenge is. It’s no surprise that the one which...
Growth, Happiness and Failure
"If you're not willing to fail you can't innovate" love this quote from Brené Brown which I heard last night when watching her brilliant documentary. If you haven't seen it already on Netflix I definitely recommend it. Starting with Growth: For real growth to happen I believe you need to develop 3...
A-Z of Growth with Emmie Faust
What does Growth mean to you? I’ve been thinking about growth quite a lot recently. Words like ‘abundance’ and ‘connection’ spring to mind, and then maybe the more hardcore ones like ‘data’, ‘knowledge’ and ‘revenue’. Growth to me is focused on 3 things: Digital growth – everyone wants to...
If you want digital growth you must understand your customer
I have been preparing for a Masterclass that I'm running with The Women's Chapter in a couple of weeks and I wanted to share a few things with you... The main focus of the workshop is going to be digital growth surprise surprise! ( >> if you want to join us). We are going to be exploring 10...
LinkedIn Tips and Learnings
It’s never too early to start connecting with people, sharing content and building awareness, especially right here on LinkedIn. You just never know where the next conversation will take you. A few months ago, I shared a short video updating my audience on the work I’m currently doing - inspired...
As founders we all need support in our business from mentors, NED’s and fellow founders
One of the things I talk often about with my clients is that a lot of founders who want to scale their business are trying to do it alone. They might have a team to help with the day-to-day operations. But they haven’t spent the time developing key relationships that will help them long-term....
As a founder, your own wellbeing is the foundation of a successful business
Over 20 years of starting, scaling and selling businesses, I’ve learned what I need to do to take care of myself, and how vital that is to the success of my company. I want to ask you a question - how are things for you at the moment? Have you been looking after yourself? As founders, we can put a...
Getting legal advice when you are looking to secure funding
When you're looking to secure funding it's important to have the right legal advice - when to go about getting this is always a tricky question for start-ups. On one hand, you know you need expert advice. On the other hand, traditionally this legal advice has been expensive; particularly if you...