Financial and Lifestyle Freedom for UK Business Owners

People go into business because they think they will be able to make more money and thereby be able to finance a more comfortable lifestyle. Sadly, though, most really don't have the correct attitude and end up strangling the business for cash. In doing so, their business fails. Study shows that 95% of businesses fail during the first 5 to 10 years. Take advantage of this episode to learn what you...

Do you now feel that you need some space and find some kind of break from your role as a business owner? It can be daunting especially if you're starting out and feel that you do not have the capacity to delegate some tasks and hire someone to free up your time to do what you're good at. If you are feeling this already, this is the right time to delegate.   But delegation should be done...

Many of us have the inclination to write a book, but when we try to start one, we are intimidated. During this episode, our special guest Dr. Emee Vida Estacio explains that writing a book is not really such a mammoth task as most people think. It is really not difficult! All we need is our expertise in our own niche and we can have help from an editor, a graphic designer, etc and even leverage th...

In today’s live series, Annette had the pleasure of chatting with Julie Hunt, a certified Financial Planner and has a team dedicated to ensuring that your money, and peace of mind are taken care of. This is one episode you don’t want to miss because there are a lot of misconceptions about money matters and retirement, which if not addressed NOW could be quite late to start planning on.  Here...

In today’s episode Annette dives deep into a conversation with Jomana Elaridi, an NLP Master Practitioner and mindset shifter and uplifter, on the subject of self-worth. Her work with ambitious women who struggle with self-doubt and self-worth can be seen in several testimonials from clients. But before she got into this space of helping women in their struggles, she was struggling herself with se...

Our behaviour toward judgement and critical feedback differs in the sense that we tend to see judgement as negative, whereas the latter serves our best interests.  We usually oppose judgement but with feedback, it makes us pause and evaluate ourselves.  The same is true when we receive judgement or feedback in our business.  We take judgement with a negative spin and the resulting b...

As a business owner, you might not think of yourself as a spiritual entrepreneur. But if you're looking to create a business that is aligned with your values and that nourishes both you and your customers, then it's time to explore the world of spiritual entrepreneurship. In this episode, Sara Estelle Turner, a leading expert in the world of flower and vibrational essences and supporting spiritual...

Should you jump in a set up a limited company or hang back and try a sole trade? It can be a confusing decision to make yourself - so let us help you decide Whether to be a limited company or sole trader is always a hot topic and there is not a straightforward, right or wrong answer. What I want to do is present you with a balanced approach to help you decide which might work best in your particul...

In this short solo episode, Annette will tell you what it means to adapt to a client’s situation. In the past two years or so, almost all industries have been subjected to many changes that were brought about by the pandemic and in order to sustain their business have to make changes in how they operate, as well.  If you are a service provider, you need to understand the actual reality happen...

Being a high achiever does not only equate to being a success in a particular career or a business.  It can also mean that you have overcome the challenges of the mental and emotional side of things.  In this episode, Annette had a very enlightening discussion with Dana Pharant, the creator of  'The Inner Dominatrix' mindset,  concerning about having ethics and high performance...

Sometimes business owners equate the success of their business when they already have some number of team members. However, we must bear in mind that hiring is an expense. Will your hiring be revenue generating after the first two months after hiring? Business owners have to consider so many factors before hiring someone to delegate some tasks, so that they can concentrate on growing their busines...

For most sole entrepreneurs, structuring the cash in your business for salaries for the team, operational expenses, etc takes priority and there's little left over for your take-home pay. Yes, revenue comes in, but there is no proper money and cash management method implemented so that you as a business owner get to have the profit first. Take it from Annette, who was like this for five years but...

The topic for this episode is an interesting one, because who in this world doesn't want to be happy?  We all desire to have that inner happiness, to be able to do what we really want, without having to depend on the perspective of happiness from others.  Our guest today is the founder of Chasing Happiness and known as the Happiness Guru, Crystal Steers.  She is now growing a commun...

Sometimes the money mindset thoughts that we have comes from other people, how we were raised and the family’s beliefs about money.  Some of these thoughts are negative and they create a big impact now in our lives.  This is the time to identify which of these thoughts we still want, whether they still serve us or if they are outdated, so we don't keep making money mistakes. Here are a f...

Remaining true to good business ethics seems to be a struggle for some people who like to get ahead by duping other people. There is nothing wrong with being vulnerable, it is completely acceptable to show yourself as a human. We all have our mess in some way or the other and admitting to such flaws makes people resonate with you and with that, will be attracted to you more than being a fraud.&nbs...

We all look at money in different ways and this becomes our default whenever we make decisions about money in relation to our personal lives, career, and business.  It is really important to know what our ruling money archetypes are so that if it does not serve as well, we can bring forward some other archetypes that will be helpful in our situation.  A very interesting conversation here...

In today’s live episode, you will gain clarity on why certain patterns of failure keep on happening repeatedly in our lives. I think most of us have felt some kind of frustration, even anger when we are almost there on the ladder of success, yet we slide down and back to square one. Swanette Kuntze, an Intuitive Consultant, Holistic Coach, Energy Healer, and International Speaker, speaks with Anne...

We would generally think trauma is a result of a traumatic experience, e.g. being abused, or witnessing a fatal car accident. But trauma, according to Tatiana Vilarea, a hypnotherapy specialist, is an experience in the body and what is happening in our  neurological pathways.   Annette spoke with Tatiana Vilarea, who provided interesting insight into her own inner conflicts and ment...

There is still a big percentage of women trapped in the patriarchal system and money blocks. So they tend to put in more work and more hours than men have to for the same results. They play themselves small and fearful of what others may say.  In this conversation of Annette with Emma Clayton, they talked about the entrepreneurial gender pay gap and the narratives that women tell themselves....

If you look at the personal branding of Gary Vaynerchuk and the corporate branding of VaynerMedia,  you will see that the personal branding is leading the business rather than the corporate. We see that coming of age and personal branding is gaining momentum because it’s all about reputation. Reaching out, building trust and establishing connections is equal to business growth.  Louise B...

More often than not, when we are faced with so many good things that you think you’ve got to do, you end up not doing it all.  This attitude encapsulates what most of us feel when thinking about fitness and nutrition, especially when we are busy in business and our family life.   In this episode, you will learn how to embark on a fitness and good one step at a time that can bri...

When we are doubling up as business owners and as family person, we sometimes forget to think about our own well-being. It takes a toll on our mental and physical health and instead of being productive, we tend to create an imbalance in our professional and personal lives. What if we can outsource and get the support from a PA to do some personal stuff for us, such as organizing events, planning b...

Leadership styles have changed dramatically from the beginning of the pandemic through the present because of the need to adapt. The challenges that were brought about by the pandemic have brought business and leaders proved to be overwhelming and bring a lot of stress.  These and so much more will be the topic of the conversation between Annette and her guest, Evan Tzivanakis.  Evan is...

What do you think your customers or clients should be happy to pay for your services? Of course, it must be at a price level that will provide them utmost value.  Pricing your services is sometimes a scary proposition because you need to know the different factors that are available to be able to price your services. You also need to consider your profitability in order to continue providing...

No matter if you listen to this episode live or on a replay, you'll find a lot of value in listening to this.  In this episode, Annette had a wonderful conversation with Paul Wilson, a Mindset Coach who calls himself the Baggage Handler.  Sometimes all those inner voices that are nagging us, is the way that our brain is trying to protect us from things that had happened in the past. It i...