Every business owner reaches a point in their business when they have to decide whether they want to invest in the business or not. It can feel very scary making that decision to invest money especially if you are not bringing in a large income. However, investing in your business can often be the one …
The start of the new year often involves making New Year’s Resolutions and the chance to dream big about what we might achieve in the forthcoming year. We might have important goals in our business, decide to work on our fitness or even achieve some long-held ambitions in our personal life. However, without a plan, …
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I am absolutely delighted that Excel against the Odds has been given the honour of being included in the Small Biz 100 in 2021. This campaign showcases inspiring, independent businesses from across the country and marks the countdown to Small Business Saturday. Now in its ninth year in the UK, Small Business Saturday celebrates small …
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While it’s lovely to have some beautiful sunshine, it can be tricky to cope with the heat especially when you’re working and you have a chronic illness. Here are some of my top tips for coping with the heat: 1. Wear loose fitting clothing to keep the air circulating 2. Close the blinds and windows …
We’ve probably all fallen into the trap at some time or another of comparing ourselves to others. We might see a picture of someone on social media or in a magazine and wish we looked more like that. We will then spend a while beating ourselves up before promising ourselves a new diet, a haircut, …
When running a business or working in a busy job, it is easy to get swept away by all the pre-occupations of life and put self-care at the bottom of your priorities. Yet, self-care should be at the top of the priority list for everyone and even more so when you have a chronic illness. …
When working with a chronic illness, one of the most important things that you can do is gain a great understanding of your health. It’s not just a one-off exercise, it is something that you should keep studying as your health conditions and the way you cope with them develop and change. Understanding your health …
