My new favourite leggings are from a company called Sweaty Betty. I like what they make, but that isn’t all, and it’s not enough. I like what they say in their marketing, and who they are, and the way they interact with me as a human (not simply a “buyer”). A few weeks ago they
Category Archives: Sketchnotes
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Aug
Aug
I’ve been thinking for a long time about the creativity of accountants (the good kind). In the past, i would say most accountants wouldn’t consider themselves creative. That word is for artists, photographers, writers, graphic designers. People who do creative-y things. But where does that impression come from? Why is it we think some people
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Jul
Jul
The answer to being more productive may not be more work. It may be rest. I know the value of hard work: and I really enjoy it. I love being a business owner and I’m even grateful for finding the line between business and personal to be rather blurry. That’s ok by me. There are
20
Jul
Jul
The more healthy i am, the more healthy my business is. Last week i met with my accountant and we looked at the numbers for june (and July so far). It was notable the increase in sales (and related profitability) of the business for the past few months. Specifically the last 14 weeks. For those
Karens Notes, Sketchnotes, Recommendations
Holiday Expectations: Will you “use” the time, or let it go by?
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Jul
Jul
Holiday can be hard to think about when you’re feeling a bit swamped. You want it and are excited about it; you need it; but you may also be tempted to make sure you “use” your holiday time for thinking about the business. Planning. Writing some content. Actually having headspace seems like a huge opportunity.
Karens Notes, Sketchnotes, Recommendations
When you meet people “in person”, the conversation changes
06
Jul
Jul
I set up my business as a 100% remote, virtual business. I did this for efficiency reasons, for a lifestyle choice. I wanted to work from home. Have flexibility. Be able to go where I wanted to go and not be bound by an office. Also, I don’t really work well in an office (I
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Jun
Jun
“You need to have the machine, and you also need the human element.” My friend and fellow business owner Paul said that to me when we were meeting over breakfast. We were talking about the Accelerator course we deliver for accountants. I created it several years ago and it’s gone through a few iterations, but
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Jun
Jun
Sometimes I put off reading (or watching, or attending, or doing) something…and when I evaluate it, my avoidance is because I’m actually worried about how inspired I will be. Yes, I know it sounds ridiculous. Don’t I WANT to be inspired? Isn’t inspiration a great thing? It is a great thing….but it can also feel
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Jun
Jun
Waiting to publish is the killer. It’s the killer of new business, of great conversations with prospects, of enthusiasm and progress and the change you’re trying to make in your business. It’s a killer because the potential is there – it’s right there!! But those who need to see it aren’t seeing it, because you’re….waiting.
Karens Notes, Sketchnotes, Content
You don’t have to wait for the time to write. You already have it.
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Jun
Jun
You have the time to write. You just don’t recognise it for what it is. Perhaps in your mind, you expect it to look a certain way: quiet, comfortable, in a soft chair looking out to the sea with birds chirping outside… when in reality it’s probably more like typing with two thumbs while walking
