How’s your workload feeling right now? Relentless? Overflowing? Spilling over into the weekend?
You’re not alone—and that’s exactly what Martine Ellis tackled in her recent talk. Martine is an educator, coach and productivity-meets-wellbeing champion who knows first-hand what burnout feels like—and more importantly, how to avoid it. 

You might have the best product, service, or idea, but without confident communication, success is unlikely. How you speak matters as much as what you say—yet most were never taught to present well. We’ve all suffered through dull, overloaded slides. It doesn’t work—and it doesn’t have to be that way.

For many small business owners, keeping the numbers in check can feel overwhelming – after all, you didn’t start your business to become an accountant. But financial resilience is key to long-term success, and it’s something every business owner needs to master.

In a world where competition is fierce and marketing budgets are tight, small businesses often find themselves wondering how to maximise visibility without breaking the bank. The good news? It’s entirely possible to stretch even the smallest budgets and achieve big dreams through smart digital marketing.

Conflict managed well, can actually help build relationships, develop trust and be a motivator for growth and change. We will all approach conflict resolution in different ways – each having our natural style. Some of us will find it easier to adapt our style than others.

In the realm of leadership, there’s a common tendency to focus primarily on the development of others. While nurturing talent is crucial, we must not overlook the importance of self-development.

The power of the local media is huge in terms of building a brand and growing your recognition, and it can be a low-cost (or no-cost if you do it right yourself!) way of marketing your business.