Imposter

Many business owners feel – particularly when they start out – that they’re out of their depth, they don’t have what it takes and they’re not worthy. It’s what’s known as ‘imposter syndrome’. It can be hard to shake the self-criticism and belittling belief that accompanies people as they try to bui…

Money

One of the biggest stressors for small business owners is money. Learning quickly how to handle cashflow is crucial for business owners soon after setting up their business. Getting paid on time, being responsible for employees’ incomes, or making risky financial decisions, are all common challenge…

Tough

The boundary which separates business and personal life can often be blurry. From personal challenges to economic downturns, it can be hard to balance life with business. This episode explores the importance of looking after the most important asset to your business: you. It’s an in-depth discussio…

Relationships

Whether they be with employees, contractors or your family and friends, relationships are foundational to a successful business. However, they can also be the thing that makes running a business challenging and stressful. Managing these relationships effectively can be a steep and unexpected learni…

Growth

Running a business has its ups and downs, but the extra challenges of growing a business can place additional strain on an already stressed business owner. How we can look after ourselves when faced with more things to do, and less time to do them? This episode looks at the growing pains of busines…

Next

How do you plan for the future and manage the difficulties of working in a changing economic landscape? This episode discusses the next steps for running your business, whether it is making product developments to reflect change in consumer demand, utilising new technology, or preparing the busines…