Strategy & Storytelling

Question: How do you engage your stakeholders with your business’s strategy? You may have a strategic plan which you share. You may cascade key information throughout the organisation. You may hold events where you tell your people what the strategy is. You may even have a lovely diagram that shows your mission, vision, values and […]
How to use the Business Model Canvas as an effective planning tool – VIDEO

The Business Model Canvas is my favourite tool to use with business owners – it is really simple to use but also very adaptable. In this video I talk you through what the Canvas looks like and we explore each of the 9 building blocks. I then show different ways that you can use it […]
My business has survived its first year! by Danielle Heward, DH Professional Solutions

I originally set up my company as a vehicle to operate as a contractor project manager in October 2019, which is what I did for the first five months of my company’s existence. At the time there were already some significant tax legislation changes on the horizon for the private contractor market (the dreaded IR35 […]
My passion is….

Last year I had a wonderful two week holiday to Mauritius where we stayed at the Westin Hotel, which is owned by Marriott. The service was exceptional and all the staff were all amazing. It doesn’t matter what their role was, every one was polite, respectful and keen to know we were having a good […]