The Balanced Entrepreneur

In this episode of our mini-series The Power Of, I’m discussing getting legal. Getting legal policies in place helps you not only start and grow your business but do so legally and confidently.  Running a business can be fun.  But we can get carried away with the services and products we provide.   And too often, the legal side can get missed.  But just like HR and finance...

I’m joined by Gemma Heard, Gemma is a small business and startup expert. She is a qualified accountant with over 20 years of experience in the industry and has supported and coached up to a 1000 business owners. In this episode, we explore something which may send a shiver down your spine - cash flow. It's the lifeblood of your business, but how do you manage it? If you don't know what your profit...

This is the first episode of my mini-series, The Power Of. In these next few episodes, along with me chatting to you about different topics I’ll also be talking with some brilliant entrepreneurs, speakers and guest experts who each share their wisdom and tips on how you can get some balance in your life.  In this episode, I explore my favourite subject, The Power of Networking to Grow Your Bu...

Let’s talk about business values! What are your values? What do they mean for your business? Having the right values is so much more than just having buzz words. They can make you achieve your goals, get the right clients and grow your business. In this episode, I’ll show you what values can do for your business and that work-life balance. Highlights (02:10) Drive your business forward (03:09) A c...

In this episode, I’m going to be talking about outsourcing. How it can help you grow your business and get that work-life balance right! The things we outsource, we can probably do ourselves. But outsourcing has so many benefits that you need to consider and I'm here to tell you why! Highlights (02:25) They’re passionate and enthusiastic (03:07) It can save you time (05:38) Getting some headspace...

What happens when the balance you've been working on starts to go wrong? Sometimes, things happen that are out of your control. They catch you off guard and leave you frazzled! Today I’m going to be sharing five reasons why your balance might be going wrong and ideas of what you can do about it. . Highlights (02:46) Prioritise what has to get done (03:00) Automation (07:48) Fear of something not w...

Today's episode is all about productivity! I want to help you manage your day but in a way that creates a sense of balance and calm for you. We can get loads done and still enjoy some downtime! Without the balance though, we risk falling out of love with our businesses. So join me as I offer you five tips on how you can be more productive in a balanced way. Highlights (01:10) It can lead to burnou...

Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed in your business? What does being a balanced entrepreneur mean to you? What do you want from your work-life balance? In today's episode, I’ll help you identify what's overwhelming you in your business and show you how you can get that balance back! Highlights (02:23) More time for yourself! (03:56) Bringing in the income you desire (04:01) Flexibility (04:18...

In this episode I'm going to be showing you how and why you can create your plan for the next 90 days. You’ve probably heard of the importance of creating a plan before. Normally at the start of the year But it's hard making these plans happen. 90 day plans help us stay focused, balanced and on track. So, grab a pen and paper because I will be sharing the steps you need to create your plan today!...

In this first episode, I want to talk to you about community. What is it? What does it mean to you as a business owner? Business can be hard so having a community around you is key! Join me on this episode to find out how you can get your work-life balance right by building a community. Highlights (01:54) It can be lonely and isolating (02:44) You want people to be your cheerleaders (04:45) They'r...

Hi there! I’m Janine Friston and I help women achieve their business goals. I'm a mum to two teenage boys, to a fur baby and I'm a partner. I cook, clean, counsel and teach. A chief negotiator, taxi driver, head of marketing, customer services, operations and finance! As entrepreneurs we have to wear a lot of hats don't we? This is where The Balanced Entrepreneur podcast comes in! Join me on this...