Small Business Guidance Blog
CPD, What is it and, how to find the right CPD and can you do too much?
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is a vital aspect of any career, but it is especially important when you are self-employed. As a self-employed professional, you are responsible for your learning and development, and investing in your skills and knowledge is...
Easy and Quick D.I.Y How To Get Found On Google, SEO.
For busy sole traders that feel they are not doing enough on their website and don't have time to learn how to get found on Google... Here are some basics in an easy-to-follow format about SEO and how you can do it yourself as a small business... Firstly, What is...
Overcome Writer’s Block – 5 brilliant tips to try
My hands hover over the keyboard, shaking with anticipation at the words that will flow forth and I wait…. and I wait…. and I wait some more and nothing comes! It was only last night when I was sitting on the sofa watching a boring telly box, I had the sudden...
Ideal Client: Find the Extremes and the Rest Will Take Care of Themselves
As a business owner, it's crucial to know your ideal client. These are the people who are most likely to buy from you, refer others to you, and become loyal customers. In this article, we'll discuss how to find your ideal client by identifying the extremes and...
Zettlekasten method of note taking
The Zettelkasten method is an effective and flexible note-taking system that was developed by a German sociologist named Niklas Luhmann. This method involves creating a network of interconnected notes, which are called "Zettels." These notes can be used to capture and...
Book Notes – Productivity Ninja by Grahame Alcott
(This post is a genuine review of a book I own and is not affiliated) "Productivity Ninja" by Grahame Alcott is an exceptional guide that delves into the art of achieving maximum productivity with minimal effort. It goes beyond traditional time management techniques...