April 12, 2024
From delight to fury, via a little geometry
My reading is nothing if not eclectic. An old friend bought me ‘Ballet Shoes’ because we both remembered it as … Read More “From delight to fury, via a little geometry”
Category: Discipline makes Daring possible
April 11, 2024
The franchising flywheel
I’ve long believed that franchising, done well, is an excellent way to scale a successful business. By replicating a small, … Read More “The franchising flywheel”
April 10, 2024
How to explain things well
You probably don’t often think about the circulation of your blood, but if you did, and decided to take a … Read More “How to explain things well”
April 9, 2024
How to get outside the bubble
When you’re riding the tiger of your small, amazing business, in the throes of rapid expansion, and especially when you … Read More “How to get outside the bubble”
April 5, 2024
Choosing
Some consultants come into your business and tell you what you should do to make your business more like others … Read More “Choosing”
April 4, 2024
The thing about thoughts
The thing about thoughts is that while they are in your head, they seem utterly clear. It’s only once you … Read More “The thing about thoughts”
April 3, 2024
How to add management without the overhead
I’m an anarchist. I don’t believe in being ruled from the top, or the middle. Or anywhere, really. I don’t … Read More “How to add management without the overhead”
April 2, 2024
New starts
I don’t know about you, but for me spring always feels like the time for starting afresh. For tidying away … Read More “New starts”
March 28, 2024
Management structure. Do micro-businesses need it?
Back in 2022, when I applied for a Women in Innovation grant, one of the comments on my submission was … Read More “Management structure. Do micro-businesses need it?”
March 27, 2024
Out of the mouths of babes and newscasters
The NHS was on the news again this morning. Because, as the Guardian reported: “Just 24% of people across England, … Read More “Out of the mouths of babes and newscasters”