I’ve had this blog whirring round in my head for a couple of weeks and, after feeling inspired by a recent post from Love Audrey, I thought I’d add my own two pennies’ worth. In the 11 years of running my business, there have been three occasions where life has forced everything to suddenly pause. […]
You know that fantasy where you close the laptop on Friday, hop on a plane (or into a hammock), and don’t open your inbox again until next week? It’s the dream but for most small business owners, it also feels laughably unrealistic. The truth is, many of us didn’t start our businesses to work more […]
You finally sit down at your desk, coffee in hand, ready to tackle that beautiful to-do list you’ve spent far too long colour coding. Then suddenly…it’s 3pm. You’ve been busy all day, but weirdly… you haven’t ticked anything off. Sound familiar? That’s because so much of the work you’re doing every day doesn’t actually make […]
Ah, January. The time of year where we’re supposed to feel fresh, organised, and ready to take on the world. Except… the inbox is already out of control. The to-do list is still a mile long. And those shiny 2026 goals? Still not a clue where to start whilst you’re wondering how to get everything […]
You know you should delegate. You’ve heard the podcasts, read the books, maybe even bookmarked a few “how to outsource” checklists (and then promptly forgot where you saved them). So why does actually handing stuff over feel so… impossible? If you’ve ever thought, “It’s just easier to do it myself”, you’re not alone. Let’s Talk […]
Let’s talk about the M word. No, not Monday — although that does deserve a blog post of its own — we’re talking micromanagement. If you’re a business owner, chances are you’ve built your biz from the ground up. You know every detail. You’ve worn all the hats (and possibly tried to juggle them too). […]
When I tell people that John and I run four businesses between us, the one question that comes up time and time again is, ‘How on earth do you have time to do all of that?!’ On top of that, I’m a charity secretary and a dog owner, so there’s always something demanding my attention. […]
As the weather starts to improve, it’s only natural to think about holidays and taking some much-needed time off. But when you’re running your own business, it’s not always as simple as ‘just taking a week off.’ Thoughts of how your business will survive without you or the sheer volume of work waiting when you […]
Back in 2018, I joined a local networking group. At that point, I had been in business for two years and was just starting to scratch the surface of ‘getting out there’ and promoting Boatman Admin Services. As an introvert, stepping into that room at 7:30 a.m. on a chilly morning was daunting. Thankfully, I […]
The New Year is here, and you might be starting to think about what 2025 will bring to your business. If you’re like many business owners, you want this year to be different. No more rushing around, working all hours, or constantly feeling like you’re chasing your tail. If you’re struggling with your workload, help […]