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Q4 Success: Why September is the New January

Q4 Success: Why September is the New January

  Writing about Q4 success sounds quite dry, but it's an exciting time of year for me. I can't be the only one who loves the fresh feel of September. It reminds me of the back-to-school days of long (long) ago when new exercise books and stationery awaited us....

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No More The Good Business Charter Accreditation For Me

No More The Good Business Charter Accreditation For Me

  I have been an accredited member of the GBC (The Good Business Charter) for a few years now and proud to be so. Right now, I don't feel continuing to be accredited is appropriate for me and my business.   The Good Business Charter Is Paving The Way to a...

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How To Update Your Website Content

How To Update Your Website Content

Your website is your online business card. Your shop window. Your virtual billboard. It is the one part of the internet that you control. Wielding that power can feel pretty awesome. If you update your website content regularly and effectively your website will become...

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4 Creative Space Examples for Encouraging Creation

4 Creative Space Examples for Encouraging Creation

I just like to write in a creative space. Not for clients, not following a brief, and not as The Small Business Copywriter. I just like to write. It’s somewhat cathartic. I might write something reflective like this. I might write something a little out there. I might...

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Support Small Businesses and Incredible Independents

Support Small Businesses and Incredible Independents

I'm trying to do at least one thing a day to support small businesses. I've been doing this for years but now more than ever it can be a great way to help small business owners out. For example, yesterday I ordered some (fabulous) notebooks from an amazing artist....

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National Coworking Day

National Coworking Day

Today is National Coworking Day. I don't have any flags to wave, sadly. I thought instead I would write about my experience of coworking and it's benefits. If it isn't something that you've tried, now could be the time! National Coworking Day: The Main Event National...

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Susan Cain: International Women’s Day

Susan Cain: International Women’s Day

Today, March 8th 2018, is International Women's Day and I've chosen to talk about Susan Cain. A day where the successes, the strengths, the innovative thinking, the scientific achievements (and so much more) of women are celebrated. Whether you are applauded today for...

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The Happy Secret to Better Work by Shawn Achor

The Happy Secret to Better Work by Shawn Achor

One of my all-time favourite Ted Talks is The Happy Secret to Better Work by Shawn Achor. Have you ever watched a TED Talk? TED talks are short speeches, presentations, monologues (they have many titles and descriptions) given by people who know what they are talking...

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