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Tuesday Thoughts


Monday Mindset - Signs You’re Ready to Start a Business - Part 1
Every now and then, someone reaches out. Sometimes it’s after a chat with a friend. Sometimes it’s because an idea has been hanging around for months, refusing to disappear. Sometimes it’s simply a moment of honesty — “I should probably talk to someone about this.”

Stuart Ashley
1 day ago3 min read


Thursday Threads - A Little Hello to New Faces (and a Wave to the Familiar Ones)
Every so often, someone new wanders into my world — maybe through Instagram, maybe through a networking event, maybe because a friend said, “You should follow this guy, he makes business feel less… stressful.” However you arrived here, I’m genuinely glad you did.

Stuart Ashley
5 days ago3 min read


Tuesday Truths - 5 Popular Opinions About Starting or Running a Business
Starting a business is one of those things everyone seems to have an opinion on. Friends, family, strangers on the internet — even people who’ve never actually run a business will happily tell you how it should be done.

Stuart Ashley
Apr 284 min read


March Monthly News Roundup
Some months feel crazy loud, don’t they? Not in a mind-blowing way — just busy, full of updates, full of “you should know this” and “don’t forget that”. And if you’re running a small business, it can feel like you’re supposed to keep track of everything while also doing… well, everything else. I think we all know that feeling. If you don't, please tell me your secret!

Stuart Ashley
Apr 63 min read


Wednesday Wisdom - New Routines, Fresh Starts, and the Magic of a Printed List
There comes a point where you realise your current routine isn’t really supporting you anymore. You’re doing the tasks, showing up, keeping things moving — but something feels slightly off‑track.
And if you’re a visual person like me, the solution often isn’t dramatic. It’s as simple as printing out a fresh list, seeing it clearly in front of you, and giving yourself a clean starting point.

Stuart Ashley
Mar 183 min read


Tuesday Thoughts - Why I’ve Decided to Put My Prices on My Website
Putting my prices on my website might look like a simple update, but for me, it represents something much deeper about how I want to show up in business. I’ve always believed that working with someone should feel human, honest, and pressure‑free. When someone is thinking about getting support — whether they’re at idea stage or already navigating the early years — they deserve clarity from the very beginning.

Stuart Ashley
Mar 104 min read


Tuesday Thoughts - Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone: My Night at the Growth Network Group Launch
Last week, I did something I don’t often do — I went to an evening networking event. Not just any event, but the launch party for the Growth Network Group, owned and run by entrepreneur Sam Pennycook. It’s an online networking community built to bring people together in a way that feels supportive, accessible, and genuinely useful.

Stuart Ashley
Feb 243 min read
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