Masterminds may seem to be relatively new however the concept of a Mastermind can be traced back 75 years to Napolean Hill and his inspirational classic, Think and Grow Rich. Napolean Hill describes the Mastermind principle as “The coordination of knowledge and effort between two or more people who work towards a definite purpose […]

5 Tips to stay motivated in your business In the early days of launching a new business, it’s pretty standard for our motivation levels to be super high.  We complete tasks at breakneck speed, chasing down goals and achieving wins along the way. And then, something happens. Something comes along and disrupts our flow and […]

Many online business owners and service providers will know that the foundation of building a brand and successful business is in providing outstanding value and customer service. But often we get caught up in the day-to-day tasks and the ‘doing’ and forget to invest time and effort in setting up processes, systems or training to […]

Is the sparkle of Christmas and New Year starting to feel a bit like a distant memory as your to-do list and responsibilities are starting to climb? This is your time to take control.I hear you!I’m all for juggling hats and I multi-task like a boss but often things sit on my to-do list for way […]

Katie Basson is President of Birch Tree Promotions, a company she founded in her kitchen in 2006. Birch Tree Promotions provides branded promotional material for companies of all sizes, and she’s delivered everything from pens to Patagonia jackets to happy customers, complete with their logo and branded messages. The company has grown from a one-woman show to the employer […]

  We’re finally here: the third and final instalment of my series about Starting Your Own Online Business: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. If you missed Part 1, you can click here to catch up. It’s all about the good things that you will love about starting your own online business. For Part 2, click here. Once you’re up […]

Coming to terms with being the C.E.O – aka the Chief Everything Officer in the beginning Welcome to Part 2 of my series about Starting Your Own Business: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. If you missed Part 1, you can click here to catch up. It’s all about the good things that you will love about […]

How to start an Ecommerce Business Starting your own online business – the good, the bad and the ugly, – do I really have what it takes? Welcome to my blog! If you’re here to learn more about starting your own online business, I can’t wait to help you get started. I plan to use […]