Catastrophising – thinking your way to disaster

Catastrophising is what happens when irrational thoughts spiral out of control. It can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy of disappointment and failure. Here’s how to get on top of it.
Stacey Jackson on building Solcroft: ‘Failure is not an option’

To truly reach her potential, Stacey Jackson needed to build her own business from the ground up.
Ambition and risk: why exporting means stepping outside your comfort zone

My week in Dubai was a complete shambles and totally amazing in equal measure. However the totally amazing part was down to me creating my own reality when there.
A step into the unknown – are you courageous enough?

When the next step means taking a leap into the unknown by resigning your job and setting up on your own, then how do you stay calm and find the courage within you to actually do it?
Fake It Until You Make It! Change Your Mind and Your Brand

Your personal brand is not only what you think it is but it’s also what others perceive it to be.
7 Reasons Why You Can Become a Start-up Success Story

Start-up success stories help us understand our strengths. Here are 7 reasons to remind yourself why you’re on your way to your own start-up success story.
Start-up Story: From Redundancy to Mumpreneur and Fashion Brand

Starting her business from home, in less than a year Odile Letaief has exceeded her goals for Dalila’s Kaftans and for balancing business with motherhood.
Superwoman or Super Bonkers?! Can We Really Have it All?

Is it time to ask for what we want rather than assume we have to be brilliant at everything?
How Women in Business Can Build a Lasting Leadership Legacy

What do you want to achieve in your business or career and what could stop you?
Self-employment with sight loss: how I built a business after losing my central vision

When visual impairment was stopping her getting a job, Steph Cutler decided to employ herself. Ten years later, as she has grown and developed with the business, she looks back on what she’s learned.