If you’ve been thinking about joining Ready, Steady, Write , but have a few reservations, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve put together some questions and answers that you might have wondered yourself. If your question isn’t listed here, get in touch and let me know (scroll to the bottom for ways to get in touch). I’ll even add it to this page.   What is Ready, Steady, Write? It’s my accountability club for female business owners who want to get on top of their content ma

I loved watching Vicky Pattison on Strictly. And I was gutted when she was voted out of the competition. Spoiler! Not only was she a fab dancer, but she cracked me up. Why?  Because she doesn’t take herself too seriously. Plus, she doesn’t fall into the trap of sounding like every other reality star out there – and let’s face it, there’s a lot of them around these days. Some of the lines she came out with on the show were hilarious.  If you've not been watching Strictly or ar

I’ve lost count of how many times people have asked me how I find the time to publish content consistently. I’m not gonna lie, it takes some hard work and a fair bit of determination. But I’m as stubborn as they come. And when I set myself a goal, I make sure I bloomin’ well achieve it.   Make marketing a priority When you run a business, you’re not just doing the work you set out to do. You’re managing the finances, marketing your services, dealing with customer queries, and

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