An entrepreneur living in London can very often suffer from what I’m coining “Big Pond, Small Fish” syndrome. BPSF – as it shall hereafter be known – can make you feel like the entire city (never mind the entire WORLD) is just too damn big for your one little voice to be heard. You might start…
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How to stop feeling guilty about working from cafes
Recently I freaked out over something that was making me happy. That something was the amount of money I had been spending on coffee and lunches in a local cafe. Actually, scrap that. I wasn’t freaking out about the amount – as in, the numerical figure – I was freaking out that I was spending ANYTHING….
7 things to do when you’re struggling with work overwhelm
I run my business well. I do a good job, a healthy roster of clients and I take on huge responsibilities every single day. I love it. But for better or worse, pushing yourself harder is both a blessing and a curse (rhyme unintended but happily left in there). Struggling with work overwhelm is practically…
6 brutally honest tips for brand new freelancers
The internet is not short of stories about new freelancers “making the leap” and “being your own boss”. They’re great! The stories are inspirational and I’ve found the freelance community to be one of the most supportive out there. In my first year as a one of these new freelancers, the next hardest bit of freelance life (after…