Rise Up In Business

Send us Fan Mail I believe that having authenticity and being anchored to your ‘why’ in business is vital, and today I’m excited to have a conversation on how this translates to your content. I chat with Mel Daniels, a content strategist and speaker who shares her wisdom on bringing more of yourself to your content.  Mel has always had a passion to understand why things worked like they did. Her c...

Send us Fan Mail The business journey is not linear. There will always be ups and downs and times of ebb and flow. This is why it’s vital that we learn to weather the storms and have a solid foundation in place to be able to bounce back even stronger.  If you are experiencing a challenging season right now, you are not alone and it will not be your last. A lot of business owners have been coming t...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I want to shine a light on three of the most common legal issues that I see affecting Australian business owners: risk mitigation, legal documents, and systems and processes. They might sound simple, but these are really important issues that if not addressed, can have an enormous negative impact on businesses. The first of these legal issues is the inhere...

Send us Fan Mail I’m excited today to be joined by my very own copywriter, Rachel Rennie from Frankly Write, to discuss the importance of words in business and how to navigate the topic everyone is talking about now - ChatGPT. As a copywriter, Rachel interacts with words on a daily basis. Her job is to craft compelling messages that engage audiences and motivate them to take action. Rachel takes u...

Send us Fan Mail One of my favourite topics to talk about is the Australian Consumer Law and it’s a topic that a lot of small business owners ask me about . What exactly is it and does it apply to me? So, today I’m demystifying the Australian Consumer Law because it’s very likely that you’re asking some similar questions.  In this episode, I discuss what the Consumer Law is and why it’s absolutely...

Send us Fan Mail Today I’m going to talk about a topic I get asked about a lot, and that is saving money when it comes to setting up a business.   Whether you are in the early stages of setting up a business or you have been operating your business for a while, you need to have legal structures in place to protect your business.  It can be tempting to overlook this and direct your budget to graphi...

Send us Fan Mail Having your legal documents in place is one thing. Keeping them up to date and current is another. Lately, I’ve been getting asked a lot about when the right time to update legal documents is. As we get busier throughout the year, these types of updates can fall to the wayside. We get caught up in the process of launching that new course or making changes to our offerings. But thi...

Send us Fan Mail Crystal clear clarity is a personal value of mine. For me, clarity comes when I speak and I believe that words are so important. Words help us gain an understanding on what it is we need to do and where we need to focus. They are also extremely important when it comes to your legal documents so today I’m talking about why words matter, legally.  Words can mean different things to...

Send us Fan Mail This time of year can be really exciting for business owners. It’s a time for new ideas, a renewed sense of drive, and a reinvigoration of energy. We see businesses launching new offerings and services, new memberships presented and courses launched. You name it, we’re seeing it. In today’s episode, I want to talk to you about the issue of infringing trademarks and how it can be a...

Send us Fan Mail I know that a lot of business owners are interested to know what it’s really like working with me. So today I’m joined by a beautiful client of mine who doesn't hold back and tells it how it is. Who better to share an honest review of what it’s like working with me than Erika Cramer, the Queen of Confidence.  Erika is a confidence coach, business mentor, author, speaker and p...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes we can feel like we’re running around chasing our own tails. We start our work days trying to get a handle on all the emails, the schedule and team queries. It can feel like we’ve started the day in a very reactive mode. There can be a number of reasons why we’re feeling reactive instead of proactive, but one of the biggest issues that we can have as small business owner...

Send us Fan Mail There is nothing better than the promise of a fresh, new year.  I personally love this time as it prompts me to reflect, reassess and look at what I want my business to look like moving into the new year.   I know that a lot of business owners also like to reflect at this time of year, and I wanted to take the opportunity to talk about a common trap I see small business owners fal...

Send us Fan Mail We are at that time of the year where, hopefully, you’re not focused on moving the needle in your business but taking some well-deserved time off. This episode offers some light discussion and inspiration for when you’re enjoying your downtime, to reflect on the year. I find this time of the year really valuable to pause and reflect on business and life in general. This feels vita...

Send us Fan Mail Most of us are either just about to “switch off” or we’ve already started to wind down. This episode is really timely in that context. We’re throwing back to the gold that was in the episode with Dr Kristy Godwin. If you haven’t listened to it, this will be a game-changer for you. If you’re like me and you already have, listening to it again will be even better. ------------------...

Send us Fan Mail This week I want to talk about strategy and planning for 2023. I love a good strategy. And there is no substitute for preparation. This applies to so many aspects of life and certainly to many parts of running a business. This time of year can be a really wonderful opportunity to pause, take stock and reflect on the year that’s been. This allows us to uncover the lessons from the...

Send us Fan Mail At this time of year, I always take the time to pause and reflect on what has been. Is business everything I thought it would be? Have things gone according to plan? We place so much focus on success and achieving our goals that often when things don’t go how we hoped they would, we perceive this as failure. But the truth is, failure is not the opposite of success. Failure is a vi...

Send us Fan Mail This is the episode that so many of you have been waiting for. I talk a lot in my business about risk mitigation and my approach is that prevention is better than cure. I’m joined today by someone who shares the same view. Laura Meyer from Meyer Insure is an insurance broker who not only supports me in my business and personal life insurance policies but also looks after many of m...

Send us Fan Mail This time of year is a great opportunity to think about time off over the Christmas and New Year period. I no longer subscribe to the hustle culture or the belief that we need to be doing all the time.  I learnt the hard way that working and being on all the time is a surefire way to burnout.  In this episode, I take you through the reasons why taking time off not only benefits yo...

Send us Fan Mail No two businesses are the same, which is why every expert who supports your business should treat it as such. In this episode, I’m talking about what it is you can and should expect from experts and what is simply not okay.  Far too often I’m approached by new clients who have had terrible experiences with lawyers who left them high and dry by using templates. By not tailoring the...

Send us Fan Mail I have a real treat for you today as I’m chatting with Sarah Stow, the founder of Business Brains and host of the Launch Your Biz Now podcast. We’re talking today about how to remove the money overwhelm and I know you’re going to gain so much value from Sarah’s practical tips and incredible depth of knowledge when it comes to business.  Like me, Sarah is passionate about helping b...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is all about a topic that seems to be everywhere at the moment - affiliate marketing. This is a really important topic for small business owners - you need to be aware of both the risks and rewards of affiliate marketing, and what you need to consider before agreeing to participate in it, or use it to promote your business. First up - what is it? Affiliate mar...

Send us Fan Mail We inevitably reach a point in our business where we consider growing our team. That could be outsourcing to a contractor, or bringing in employees. This is often a difficult step - you’ve worked hard to get to where you are and the people you bring in need to align with your business so that it grows the way you want it to. In this episode, I share the key focus areas to set you...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is designed to be a bite-sized taste into what it is you need to know about protecting your business, your risk mitigation strategy and your exit strategy. With proper planning, good information and good education, you can set yourself up for business with peace of mind and confidence. New business owners are often hesitant to plan ahead. But I encourage you to flip t...

Send us Fan Mail As you probably know, Optus recently experienced a data breach that affected millions of customers. As a result, business owners are on high alert, wondering if their data is at risk. It's important to understand that having a data breach is not necessarily a breach of privacy laws. However, Optus now needs to prove that all of the steps they had in place to protect data were...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I dive into a topic I am asked about a lot - DIY legal documents. Are templates any good for legal documents? People often turn to DIY spontaneously, because they don’t know how to approach getting professional help, they perceive it to be cheaper, or they don’t care enough to put time and money into it. These are certainly not the reasons you should turn to DI...