I think an amount of self doubt is good because it means you care and will prevent you getting complacent, you don’t want to let those doubts grow too strong otherwise they could halt your progress.

There isn’t networking on the doorstep when you live in the countryside and when you have to factor in the longer than-average commutes to attend events. I found the best way to incorporate networking into my activities is to choose wisely what I attend so that it’s as fruitful as possible as well as making sure I can take the children along if needs be

I really don’t recommend using them all directly in your posts as it can come across as naff there are still plenty of ways awareness days can help you create great content.

You can quickly find yourself overwhelmed by your socials.

So before you join any new platforms consider these 5 questions.

Podcasts are great for increasing your visibility and building your brand awareness. Your content will be available on a wider range of platforms for your ideal listeners and potential clients to find you.

I know in reality a lot of self-employed people struggle to switch off from work and relax over the holidays.

I want to remind you it is perfectly possible to enjoy the festivities without damaging your business.

This months blog is brought to you by an IG strategist who knows far more about Reels than I do! Jacy will guide you through what are reels, reel strategy, top tips for reel creation, AND 9! faceless reel ideas if you don’t want to be the star of your content!

Think of your blog like a Russian doll. Once written your blog, is one, if not the biggest piece of content you write but just like that biggest doll, your blog has lots of different sized pieces to share inside it. Utilise those little gems and let them shine.

Here are 10 tips to help you cope, with juggling family life and running a business

If unexpected events disrupt your usual routine you can minimize the impact it has on your business and your stress levels.

be yourself and be relatable, build a genuine connection. It’s easier to maintain a consistent voice in your content if it’s naturally you.

If you rely on one form of contact point to stay connected with your audience what happens if it disappears tomorrow?

How often do you consider the many jobs that your messages do within in your business?

There is no avoiding the fact that content creation is a job that can be time-consuming hanging over you like a black cloud. BUT it doesn’t need to be that way planning your content rather than posting on the fly has many benefits.

As a VA I want to help you and see you succeed.

Running a small business is no mean feat. It can become all-consuming and often working alone on and in your business it can be all to easy to get stuck in your own thought. Self-doubt monkeys can overwhelm you and prevent you taking action.

Whatever your motives for being a business owner, it’s rarely to get bogged down in admin. Unless you’re a VA, of course, but then it’s other people’s admin and it feels good to make a difference for someone else.

Experience and knowledge come from learning and learning leads to growth

The consistency templates bring also help you greatly in building the brand familiarity that is needed to help your customers trust you.