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Aug 8
14 min

Your business, your way! how to plan for success

Business Planning Starting your own business or adding new divisions or products is an extremely exciting time for any entrepreneur. And ...

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Consistent and unique? 11 steps to 'own' your business name.

Helen Froggett-Thomson

Aug 5
3 min

Consistent and unique? 11 steps to 'own' your business name.

You’ve had an idea for the name of your new business. Great. One that accurately represents what you are doing, gives a flavour of who ar...

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Helen Froggett-Thomson

Aug 5
3 min

It's all about the brand. Don't glaze over. This is a vital short read.

Many brilliant ideas have gone by the wayside because the branding has not been thought through. And you don’t need a degree in marketing

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Thinking of starting a business? Here's the honest truth about getting started.

Helen Froggett-Thomson

Aug 5
9 min

Thinking of starting a business? Here's the honest truth about getting started.

What are you really letting yourself in for? And what steps can you take to positively create the life you dream of?

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Helen Froggett-Thomson

Apr 4
12 min

25 steps to steer clear of stir crazy!

'it’s not always possible to learn something new, just because there’s now the time. We have to be in the right head space...'

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Happy families? how to blend children and work and find time for you!

Helen Froggett-Thomson

Mar 21
18 min

Happy families? how to blend children and work and find time for you!

Many cohabiting arrangements work BECAUSE we are apart five days out of seven. So extra care is going to be needed...

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When the going gets tough... tips for getting going

Helen Froggett-Thomson

Mar 18
3 min

When the going gets tough... tips for getting going

1. Be strict with yourself! Start work whenever you are expected to (via a work directive) or when you feel comfortable and prepared for ...

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Helen Froggett-Thomson

Mar 18
7 min

Homeworking like a boss!

Now is the time to do enough to keep the wheels on the bus. Not design a new one!

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Helen Froggett-Thomson

Mar 18
4 min

Mind over matter!

In an era where we've been expected to be ‘ever ready’, bombarded by comparisons on social media and challenged by opportunities for Pers...

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Don't let your hot leads crash and burn! Here's 10 top tips to convert with confidence

Helen Froggett-Thomson

Mar 13
5 min

Don't let your hot leads crash and burn! Here's 10 top tips to convert with confidence

Find out what has prompted them to ring today. You need to know their ‘pain point’. You'll forge an essential bond once they’ve opened up.

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