Boss Lady
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Grow your network to increase your chances of funding
Raising capital is a challenge many entrepreneurs face no matter where they are along their journey. It’s an extremely time intensive process and will undoubtedly go on a lot longer than you would ever imagine. There are many intricacies,...
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5 things to NEVER do on social media
It astounds me still what people will post on social media, particularly Facebook. If you use Facebook only privately, you still need to be aware that employers now check out prospective employees on social media and Google them. Anything...
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4 ways to help employees through change
Change is the six-letter word that makes most of us cringe. Ask anyone how they feel about change, and most people will tell you it’s not their favorite thing to experience in life. That’s because change can be incredibly...
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5 tips to get celebrities to endorse your brand
The night our kids streetwear label Lil’ Mr officially opened our webstore, my business partner Xenia and I joked over a celebratory wine that we “just wanted to make funky clothes for our kids to wear, get to 10K...
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6 questions to ask when you turn your hobby into a business
So your hobby is taking off faster than Pokemon Go! Okay, maybe not that fast – but you are battling to keep up with orders from Great Auntie Shelia and Uncle Bob, and are thinking about taking the plunge...
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Why good writing is crucial for your success
Now more than ever, the strength of your writing must be a priority. Everyone is fighting for the spotlight, particularly in the digital space. This means your proposals and presentations need to be engaging, and your website content needs...
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Zombies don’t outsource – here’s why you should
The dream of running your business is the ability to set your own hours, make loads of money, have lots of personal freedom and jet-set around the world brokering deals or just chilling out at another 5-star hotel. The...
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5 key elements to use the power of a good story
Let me tell you a story. Waew (pronounced wow) was horrifically injured in an acid attack as a child. She lost an eye and an ear and her face and body were terribly disfigured. She was sold into a...
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6 ways being stubborn is a good thing
The word ‘stubborn’ has a bad reputation. And understandably so. It’s rarely considered a good quality. But despite its bad rep, there are a lot of times when being stubborn can be a good thing and can come in...
