Blog Post Ideas For Your Small Business

One of the questions I get asked ALL the time is how you can come up with new content consistently for your business blog. The first exercise I would suggest is the one I demonstrate in this video - 40 Blog Post Ideas in 5 Minutes. This…

Three Steps to a Successful Micro Business

I like the idea of a micro business; a small enterprise that is both and helps you achieve your life goals. A micro business is officially defined as a business that has five or less employees and a turnover of less than two million euros. I…

What Small Businesses Can Learn From Zara

Zara have become a fashion powerhouse. I know very little about fashion but I can see how successful their business model is and why it works. The good news is that the model they use is perfect for small businesses like yours and mine. Zara…

Start Up Tips: Skill Trades

When you're starting up, trading skills makes a lot of sense. You trade your skills for the skills that you require - everyone's a winner. While skill trades are most common among businesses just starting up I think they have a place beyond…

Developing Your Regime for Success

I was reading an article today about the Scottish tennis player Andy Murray. Once reported as a lightweight he has been following a regime that has turned him into one of the top sportsmen in his field. There's no doubt that his regime is…

Doing The 'Money Work' First

I was speaking to someone recently about our respective working days. Mine always starts with work, hers with household chores. I was reminded of my early days of self employment when I too would prioritise household and administrative tasks.…

A Guide to Residual Income

Residual income, often known as passive income, is money that you receive from a business or asset well after the initial time or monetary investment is over. It is usually an income that is fairly reliable and paid to you at regular intervals. This…