by Carla | Blog, Business Magic, Business support & networks, Improper Jobs, Multipod Life & Business, Multipoddery, Tips, Tricks and Tools, Work Happy
When someone first suggested I try networking for my business, I thought they were mad. I’d had some experience of it when I worked in the City – 6am breakfast meetings populated by very sensible, suit-wearing men who had absolutely no idea what to do with...
by Carla | Blog, Business Magic, Creativity, Love your business, Mindset, Multipod Issues, Work Happy
I’ve had the word “balance” as one of my yearly words at least three times. It’s a word you see and hear bandied around a lot whenever you’re googling speedy self care at 4am after another late night working. (I know this isn’t just...
by Carla | Behind the scenes, Blog, Business Magic, Creativity, Improper Jobs, Multipod Life & Business, Tips, Tricks and Tools, Work Happy
You see those amazing retreats for business or creatives, in gorgeous places, with experts on hand, and cocktails in the evening, full of likeminded people, and you think to yourself how wonderful it would be to have a chunk of time to work on your business or your...
by Carla | Behind the scenes, Blog, Events, Journal, Love your business, Multipod Life & Business, Multipoddery, Workshops & Speaking
Essex never fails to amaze me with its support of the amazing variety of businesses based here. Admittedly, I started my first business shortly after moving here 14 years back, but it has always felt like a creative, supportive and entrepreneurial part of the UK...
by Carla | Blog, Business Magic, Business support & networks, Multipod Life & Business, Multipoddery, Tips, Tricks and Tools
All business owners sometimes have hiccups – starting and running a business is a constant rollercoaster with plenty of unexpected WTF moments along the way. (Though we wouldn’t change it for the world, would we?!) Juggling all the hats you have to wear,...
by Carla | Blog, Brand Photography Notes, Business Magic, Multipod Life & Business, On-brand business, Tips, Tricks and Tools
Your online presence is like your living room (or reception desk, if you’re feeling formal) on the internet. It’s the very first impression many of your clients, collaborators and contacts will have of you and your business, and it’s crucial that...