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Why doesn’t motivation work?
Everyone doubts themselves at some point in their business journey. Sometimes these feelings of fear and doubt can come from nowhere; one day, you feel great about your business growth plans, and then the next, you feel overwhelmed by your ever-increasing to-do list,...
Marketing with your cycle
Have you ever considered the timings of your monthly cycle when planning your business or deciding when to launch your next programme or speak at an event? (Yes, this article is written for women, but if you're a guy with women in your team, please read on because...
The top 4 work boundaries to increase your profitability and avoid burnout
As a woman of a certain age, I’ve grown wise to the fact that two things are most precious to us: time and energy But we can often spend our whole lives giving them away without a moment’s thought. When we feel we have lots of time and energy, we can take them for...
How to choose the right business model (and why 80% of your profession are doing it wrong!)
Have you ever stopped to think why you run your business the way you do? Most people have ended up with their current model based on one of two reasons; It's because it's what everyone else in your profession is doing You've followed advice to teach you what is the...
3 essential pillars of successful business planning that prevent burnout and pave the way for sustainable success
It's easy to get caught up in busy; the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life and business. Finding the time for strategic planning can be challenging, especially if you are a busy consultant or coach who manages work around a family or eldercare. And yet, if you don’t...
5 Small Business Trends You’ll Want to Jump on Board With in 2024
There's always a lot of talk at the start of each new year of business trends and predictions. But in recent years, so many are focused only on technology and speed. Yes, there's no doubt that technology has imploded in recent years, especially with the advancement in...
Karen is the engine behind my revenue growth; best revenue quarter I’ve ever experienced.
If I were to describe my approach pre-working with Karen, I was playing at working for myself. Now I really feel master of my destination. This experience has been instrumental in helping me formulate the marketing for my own white paper service, and I am just at the end of the best revenue quarter I’ve ever experienced and sold up all my available time from now until the end of the year so Momentum really has taken me to the next level.
She has shown me to lift my head up from the day-to-day doing and keep my eye on the bigger picture. I know now what I want to be and what I stand for. It sounds so simple but it’s hugely powerful.
Lois Dabrowski
Specialist in Marketing to HR
The right balance of structure and emotional support for strong growth.
For a number of years my business had been a bit of a roller coaster: from high revenue, to very low months. In 2019, it began to rise again and 2020 was looking good – my business was growing and I was feeling well. Then COVID-19 kicked in, and my turnover instantly dropped by some 80%. I joined Momentum at a time I could least afford it, but I knew if my business was to survive I couldn’t do it alone. I wanted to re-build a robust business that would sustain me – in good times and bad – and do so in a different way than before.
Momentum became the scaffolding which supported me, allowing me to grow personally and express the person I’ve become as I developed my brand. I now have clear business processes, terms of service and a solid fee structure in place to support my work. For me, Momentum has struck the perfect balance between practical structure and processes, as well as emotional support needed for strong growth.
Kirsty Innes
Purpose & Brand Consultant
Helped me to dig deep into the commercial aspects of my business, unpicking my expenditure and articulating the true value I was offering.
Karen gave me the space and encouragement to work on my vision. She has the knack of being both relaxed and focused – and know exactly when to challenge and question me. I have far greater clarity from being able to bring ideas and thoughts to the calls, and to talk through my ideas and get opinions. It’s a safe space to be part of.
I've also been given you a reason to be accountable. Momentum gives you the tools to learn more about your business and the opportunity to get alternative and external views on those challenges you might otherwise be working through on your own – and that’s invaluable.
Sam Palmer
Founder of Midlife Makeover
10% growth in sales in my first year, and forecasting a further 30% growth this year.
Karen has given me the balance of practical support and know-how, with accountability, planning and process. I got the space to refine and define my vision, got crystal clear about who I want to work with – and how – and the practical steps I need to take. She has helped me be accountable, given me a support network, challenged me and held me high in celebration.
I had my highest grossing revenue month ever in my first year in Momentum – and a 10% growth in sales across the year which took me across the VAT threshold. I am forecasting a further 30% growth this year. But the crucial measure for a sustainable business is profit. Profit has increased tenfold. I also now attract more of my ideal client and more of the work I want to do.
