I created a workbook. It’s called A Busy Business Woman's Guide to Getting Super Organised.
Here’s everything you need to know about the book and how it could help you in your business.
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As the holiday season approaches, it's crucial to prepare for some well-deserved time off.
If you're like me, you've probably been categorising your tasks into 'pre-Christmas' and 'post-Christmas' lists. I'm gearing up for a three-week break, and there are a few key things I'm focusing on to ensure a smooth transition.
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As we wave goodbye to 2023, I've been diving deep into a bit of reflection. It's been a year of growth, challenges, and some pretty epic wins – both personally and professionally. And let me tell you, the crossover between the two has been eye-opening!
In this blog post, I'm excited to share with you the top 5 things I did for my business this year.
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It’s the time of year where I love to look back and reflect on the really great things that have happened throughout my year, and I decided to break this reflection down into two categories: The best things I did for MYSELF, and the best things I did for my BUSINESS.
Today I wanted to share with you the 5 best things I did for myself. Some of these look very business-focussed, if you just glance at the headline, but take a read and you’ll see why these are actually personal highlights of the year.
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Finding money at this time of year can be really difficult…But you know what makes it more difficult? 👇
Not understanding your business finances!
How much you’re earning
How much you can afford to take out of the business
When the next bill needs to be paid
Ever feel like you're juggling more balls than a circus performer? You're not alone. And also, it doesn’t mean you’re disorganised!
I hear from coaching clients all the time that they feel they must be disorganised because nothing ever seems to run smoothly. But before we get into strategies to help with this, can we acknowledge that you’re probably trying to juggle 40 times more than the average person! Cut yourself some slack because I’m certain you’re already doing an incredible job.
A good friend once said to me "Do whatever it takes to make your head a really nice place to live."
I didn't really understand it at the time, but the older that I've got and the more I've grown and the more that I see my kids growing, I find that to be so relevant and so important.
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Last week I went down the rabbit hole of looking back at my Top 10 podcast episodes from the past year… but my journey down the rabbit hole didn’t stop there!
It then got me thinking about my blog. So for those of you that are readers, rather than listeners, I thought I’d share my Top 10 blog posts on Simply Stacey Morgan.
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This week I dropped the 120th episode of How to Run a Successful Business (and still have a life!) podcast.
It had me going on a bit of a trip down memory lane and analysing some of the most-listened-to episodes since the show began. And then it also got me thinking… If you were only just discovering the show now, how would you know what episodes were worth listening to without going all the way back to the beginning?!
Instead of me being the judge of that, I thought I’d let my listeners do the talking. So here are the Top 10 Episodes of How to Run a Successful Business (and still have a life!) from the past 12 months.
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I’ve been teaching dance for a long time. Like, a really long time. I started teaching when I was just 12 years old and I still absolutely love everything about it.
So you probably wouldn’t believe me if I told you I sometimes get Imposter Syndrome when I teach…. But it’s the truth.
There are times when I find that I start looking sideways. I start looking at what some of the younger teachers are doing. I start looking at what some of my older teachers are doing and how good they are at their jobs. And I think, “What have I got to offer? Do I still have what it takes to engage these kids?”
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In the world of entrepreneurship, especially for us women, there's a topic that often lingers in the shadows: the fear of judgement when growing our businesses. As the driving forces behind our brands, we're constantly under the spotlight, making decisions, taking risks, and steering our businesses towards success. But with such responsibilities, it's only natural to sometimes feel the weight of others' opinions.
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In this podcast episode I delved deep into conquering the fear of failure in business. It's incredible how this topic resonated with so many of you!
I wanted to take it a step further and tackle another crucial aspect: believing in yourself and overcoming those fears that hold you back.
Have you ever caught yourself saying, "It sounds great, but I'm not ready yet" or "Maybe in a year or two, I'll be in a better position"? This is a sentiment that many of us share. We often postpone taking action, thinking we're not quite at the right stage to invest in ourselves or our business. It's like pressing the pause button on our growth, waiting for the perfect moment.
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A lot of the time in our business, we spend time being busy—but we don't necessarily spend our time being PRODUCTIVE. What I mean by “being productive” is doing things that are actually going to bring in revenue and move the business forward.
So let’s talk about how we can shift our focus and prioritise the tasks that will actually move the needle in business.
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I’ve been talking a lot lately about what I call “the danger zone”, when you’re wearing multiple hats at once and your responsibilities all seem to overlap. (And generally… everything goes pear shaped!)
Well this topic has resonated with so many of you because my inbox and DMs have absolutely LIT UP with so many of you sharing that you feel like you’re constantly on the edge of “the danger zone”, or in many cases feel like you’re constantly living in it!
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Today I wanted to talk about something we all struggle with: managing competing priorities and the various roles we play in our lives. It can be a real challenge, right?
Here's the thing: when I focus on one thing at a time, I usually rock it! You know that feeling when you're totally killing it as a mum or when you're in the zone at work? Yeah, those moments are awesome. But the real danger zone creeps in when I try to juggle multiple roles simultaneously. That’s when things go pear shaped.
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What a jam-packed 3 days we had last week at Simply Business Summit!
We had a beautiful location overlooking the beach in Byron Bay Beach and a room filled with 20 incredible women in business who’d all prioritised themselves for a few days of relaxation, rejuvenation and education… and I think we delivered just that!
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Last week I chatted to you about the importance of paying yourself a wage from the very beginning of your business (or to start now if you haven’t already!) This week I wanted to take it a step further and determine just how much you should take out of your business, versus reinvest back into it.
Here’s some things to think about that might help.
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Do you feel like you pay yourself enough in your business for everything you do?
Confession: For the first three years I was in business I didn’t pay myself appropriately. I just took money out willy-nilly when I needed to cover a bill (or maybe buy myself a new pair of shoes 😉).
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As women in business, we’re probably aware of the impact our actions have on our businesses… But what about the impact of our actions when it comes to our personal lives and all the people in it—including ourselves?
The wonderful women’s therapist Alli Garison talks about “The Ripple Effect'', where you imagine yourself as the epicenter of a pebble dropped into a calm pond. The ripples extend outward, touching every aspect of your existence—your business, your family, your relationships, and ultimately, the lives of others.
Having recently returned from a trip to Disney, I found my brain spinning with insights that we could all learn something from as small business owners.
Here I’ve rounded up my “5 Lessons small businesses can learn from Disney”.
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