Self-care is so important – especially for entrepreneurs, and art-making is my favourite way to calm my mind and my nerves. Even a 5 minute doodling break, with no pressure and no expectation of results can be a great reset on a particularly stressful day, or a way to start your morning with some fun and creativity. I invite you to set aside an hour for this video workshop, grab whatever art supplies you have

  In the 90’s, my knitwear business was focused on wholesale. I had samples and I’d visit shops and take orders. It seemed like an easy-peasy business model at first; make product to order and get paid for it. What could go wrong? Here’s the rub: For September delivery, I would get the orders in May. As soon as the order came in, I’d be paying for yarn and labour to produce the order and

It was the mid-90s. I was deep in the hustle of my knitwear business, standing in my booth at the One-of-a-Kind Show. I was overworked, overwhelmed, and wondering if this was really what entrepreneurship was all about. Then a fellow exhibitor handed me a book. The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber. That subtitle stopped me in my tracks. “My small business doesn’t

(This is part 1 of a 2 part series – Find part 2 here)   Creative Financing Options for Small Businesses When I started my first business back in the early ’90s, I didn’t go to a bank. I borrowed $600 from my roommate and put $200 worth of yarn on my credit card. That bought me a second-hand knitting machine and a few supplies. My knitwear business was officially born!  Lots and lots of

Over the past few months, I partnered with Certified Core Energetics Practitioner and Money Witch Bryn Bamber to host a series of three workshops designed to help women entrepreneurs shift their relationship with money, make strategic financial decisions, and feel more confident about investing in their business. We’re now giving away access to the recordings for free! The workshops came out of a conversation, where we shared some of the issues that we saw our

As November wraps up, it’s time for my monthly review. Did I stay on course with my plans? Honestly, nope. And guess what? That’s totally okay. Life has a way of throwing in unexpected side quests, and this month was no exception. I signed up for two amazing opportunities that required way more preparation than I anticipated. Add to that a bout of illness and some family and home responsibilities that needed attention, and suddenly,

As October comes to a close, it’s not just pumpkins we’re carving – it’s time to carve out time for a monthly review for your small business! 📝 Taking time at the end of each month to assess what’s working and what’s not is like looking under the bed for monsters – it may feel a little daunting, but it’s the key to keeping scary things from creeping up unexpectedly in your business! What’s Been

My Q4 Business Strategy Revealed – And You Can Do It Too! This is week 3 of breaking down the parts of strategy, how they fit together, and sharing behind-the-scenes peeks into how it’s going. Visit the last two blogs to see previous posts. Ever feel like you’re working super hard but not seeing the results you hoped for?Are you overwhelmed, unsure what to focus on to move the needle in your business? If that sounds

My Q4 Business Strategy Revealed – And You Can Do It Too! This is week 2 of breaking down the parts of strategy, how they fit together, and sharing behind-the-scenes peeks into how it’s going. Today I’m talking about the free events that have become a big part of how I market my business coaching services. For years, I’ve hosted a free monthly Q&A called Business Power Hour, where I help entrepreneurs get “unstuck” in

Things have been chaos since Fonzie arrived on the scene. A tiny, 8 week old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has been running me ragged for the past two months, and I’m finding it even more difficult than usual to follow through on things. Planning is also a challenge, and generally it feels like my business is falling apart around me lately. 😂 However, October 1 is a perfect chance for a fresh start, and to