Tuesday Thoughts

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.”

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.