The Rollercoaster of Going Solo:
New Business Advice
This is for the Dreamers, the Do-ers and the Just Getting Started-ers
Starting your own business is, quite frankly, a life-changing event. It’s a wild mix of adrenaline-fuelled highs, "what have I done?" lows, late-night stresses and those tiny celebrations when that first invoice gets paid.
Here are five articles with advice for Setting Up Your Business. Whether you’re currently scribbling ideas on a napkin or you’ve just officially launched, I’m sharing practical tips to help you build a foundation that actually lasts.
Beyond these articles, I’m here to be the support you need in the early days.
1. The "Boring" Bits That Set You Up to Win
The "Boring-But-Vitals" aren't glamorous, but getting them right now means you won’t be waking up in a cold sweat come self assessment time.
2. The LinkedIn Power Couple
Why you need a personal profile and a company LinkedIn page.
3. Building Your Digital Home (Without Breaking the Bank)
You don’t need a five-figure website to be taken seriously, just a "Digital Launchpad" that covers the basics and a few smart tools to help you look like the pro you are.
4. The Trust Factor: How Prove to You’re the Expert
When you’re the "new kid on the block," potential clients are looking for one thing: Evidence. They want to know that you can actually do what you say you can do.
5. Beyond the Business Card: The Human Side of Growth
If you want to move from "just started" to "thriving," you have to step away from the screen and into the conversation. Here’s how to master the human element: Networking.
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