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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreWe’re SO close to Christmas, so I thought I’d round up my 3 non-negotiables when it comes to preparing my businesses for the holidays.
These actions will not only save your time and stress, but they’ll also allow you to truly check-out and enjoy some downtime with your family this festive season.
Read MoreFor the longest time in my business ownership journey I would dread the holidays.
It wasn’t that I didn’t enjoy time off with my family (I LOVE a good holiday) but just the thought of getting everything done in time to be able to step away and actually relax would fill me with stress and overwhelm.
Read MoreLast week I outlined my first “5 Causes of Stress in Business”. To quickly recap, those were:
1. You get too big too fast.
2. No cash flow.
3. No systems.
4. You have hired a team of YOUs.
5. You have no plan.
Today I wanted to share with you another 5, so let’s get into it!
Read MoreIf you’re experiencing stress and overwhelm in your business, there are some common culprits that could be to blame.
Let’s take a look at 5 common causes of stress in business—and how you can try and avoid them or overcome them.
Read MoreThis week I celebrated 1 year of episodes for my podcast, How To Run A Successful Business (and still have a life!), and I recently had the opportunity to celebrate 10 years of my dance school, Port Macquarie Performing Arts. (It was actually the 12th anniversary by the time we had our party, thanks to Covid, but it finally happened!).
The reason I’m sharing this with you is because, as business owners, we spend a lot of time celebrating our staff and customers, but being the one doing all the organising it is rare that we stop and celebrate our own achievements — and it’s important!
Read MoreIf you’re anything like me, you probably ended up in the position of running a business as a result of pursuing a passion. You had an expertise you wanted to share and saw an opportunity… so you went for it! 👊👏
At first you were driven by excitement; eagerness and motivation came pouring out of you and you couldn’t imagine doing anything different with your life. But then the reality of running a business kicked in and it suddenly felt overwhelming.
Read MoreThere’s a lot of mistakes we’ve all made in business at some point.
Perhaps you’ve hired the wrong person, found your books to be in a mess come tax time, or desperately thrown money at paid advertising without a clear sales funnel to back it up.
And then there’s another “bucket” of mistakes entirely and these are the ones that no one is talking about… even though they are the most detrimental to your business.
Read MoreDo you panic or get a little freaked out when you hear someone mention the word “sales”, or even worse, the phrase “sales funnel”?
Most people’s thought process goes a little something like this:
Sales → I hate selling.
Funnel → That sounds like a lot of work.
Read MoreAt my dance studio, Port Macquarie Performing Arts, we send out birthday cards to all of our students. They’re handwritten and signed “From all of your teachers at PMPA”. (Yes, we actually put them in the mail! Not an e-card!)
It’s something we’ve been doing for years but I was reminded the other day of what a buzz this simple gesture brings, not just to the kids but to our team as well. The surprise and delight we get to see from children when they come bouncing in the door, beaming saying “Thank you Miss Stacey for the birthday card!” is priceless.
Read MoreI’ve taken a dive into the analytics and rounded up the Top 5 Most Read Posts of 2021! Follow the links below to have a read!
Read MoreDid you set goals for yourself in 2021? Can you dig them back out for a minute?
Here’s why.
When we reach the end of the year, the exhaustion can set in and our motivation can be at a low point. As a result, we typically default to remembering all the things we didn’t get done in the previous 12 months and neglect to notice all of the outstanding things we have actually achieved.
Read MoreFREE Training: 5 Ways to know you are ready to hire help in your business.
Read MoreYou know your business is supposed to be on social media, so you keep showing up there, posting randomly, spending time and money trying to connect with customers. But if you’re honest, you’re not seeing any results from all of your social media efforts in the form of more customers or more revenue.
Read MoreI thought it would be interesting to share some of the business tools and resources I’m loving right now that you might also enjoy or benefit from.
Read MoreYou've probably heard the old saying that wherever focus goes, the business grows.
One of the greatest areas of tension I see arise in businesses is when leaders are either unclear on their business priorities (their focus), or otherwise they fail to communicate their focus with their team, becoming endlessly frustrated when they’re unable to achieve growth.
Read MoreAs entrepreneurs and business owners, we often find it really hard to say “No”, especially when good opportunities come our way.
Have you been tempted to join a Mastermind before? If you’re not familiar, a Mastermind is essentially a Group Coaching Program where you’re surrounded by other like-minded business owners all leveling up your business game.
I’ve had a lot of experiences with Masterminds; I’m part of a local mastermind group in my community and I’ve coached other entrepreneurs in setting up their own masterminds. I also host my own THRIVE Mastermind as part of Simply Stacey Morgan.
Read MoreSTOP! Flamingo Time! (Definitely sung to the tune of particular hit song released in 1990.)
Flamingo time is what I have coined the time that I take for myself where nothing is planned. Yes, that’s right—the time that you put aside for yourself where you DON’T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO!
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