Welcome to the fourth and final part of this limited series of Your Business Boost where we have been preparing your business so that you can take a lovely break over the festive season.

For many business owners, switching off 100% may not be entirely possible as there could be work that absolutely has to be done during your break.

In this episode I share tips to make your break as relaxing as possible, without needing to be constantly dipping in and out of work.

We cover:

• Identifying & prioritising the essential tasks for your business
• The importance of planning ahead and scheduling
• Minimising the impact of your work time on your play time + time with loved ones
• Dealing with digital distractions
• How to avoid needing a holiday from your holiday!

I hope that all I have shared over the last 4 episodes has helped you see that it IS possible for you take a holiday this year. You can download your Holiday Proof Your Business Checklist by going to michellebroadbent.com.au/holidays

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Welcome to Part 3 of this limited series of Your Business Boost where I am sharing tools to help you holiday proof your business.

In this episode, we look at exactly how your business will run while you are away. 

We cover how to:

• Identify what “business as usual” looks like for your business
• Use tech to manage your business when you can’t
• Earn revenue from your sunlounger
• Outsource to experts without your holidays being impacted with endless questions 

Utilising tech and getting human support will make it possible for you to take a break without feeling like you need to be “on” the whole time. The tips in this episode are going to help you to do just that.

To download your Holiday Proof Your Business Checklist, go to michellebroadbent.com.au/holidays

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Welcome to Part 2 of this limited series of Your Business Boost where I am sharing tools to help you holiday proof your business.

In this episode, I am going to show you how to master your time at a time of year when we feel like there is not enough of it.

We cover:

• Staying focused during the final weeks of 2023
• Creating your Master Task List. 
• 5-Steps to optimise your time and productivity
• The importance of white space in your calendar - especially during the festive season

You can wrap up the year without working yourself into the ground and missing all the things that are important to you. The tips I share in this episode are going to support you.

To download your Holiday Proof Your Business Checklist, go to michellebroadbent.com.au/holidays

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Welcome to Part 1 of this limited series of Your Business Boost.

Over the next four episodes, I will share steps that you can start taking this week to prepare you and your business for a relaxing holiday.

It is possible to take a break over the festive season but you do have some decisions to make and action to take now. Don’t worry - I’ve got you!

In this episode, we focus on laying the groundwork - taking control of your time and making space for what is important. You want your schedule to reflect your priorities and I’m going to show you exactly how you can do that.

We cover

• The importance of planning and taking breaks for business owners. [3:07]
• Planning for and communicating a business break for the end of the year. [6:20]
• Managing time and energy during the final months of the year. [13:40]
• Tools to help you manage your priorities. [16:30]

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There’s nothing like crossing over into the second half of the year to trigger you to take action on those big projects in your business.

I am supporting a number of women to bring some massive goals to life this quarter and a common conundrum is “How am I going to fit this in among all the other competing priorities in my life?”

In a perfect world, everything would slot in beautifully but in reality, life needs some serious adjustment in order to give these projects the required energy and focus to achieve the outcomes you want.

I call these Seasons of Sacrifice.

This is a break from normal programming - it doesn’t last forever but there is always a reason for the season. Sometimes we consciously choose the season, other times the season is forced upon us.

Whatever the reason, I have some tips to get you through it and out the other side and I’m sharing them with you in this episode.

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My guest on this episode is Vanessa Bennett, CEO and co-founder of Next Evolution Performance - an organisation that uses neuroscience to help driven business leaders and teams to optimise productivity, energy and profitability without the burnout.

Like Vanessa and her team, I do not believe that success needs to equal burn out.

Sadly, I see many broken women limp into my world who have nothing left in the tank after doing everything themselves.

Vanessa works with leaders of businesses of all shapes and sizes every day and she is sharing the goods with us in our chat. Not only does she have the intel and the insights, she has solutions for us to better manage our energy to avoid burnout.

We talk about just how much cognitive energy we have per day (and spoiler alert - it’s not anywhere near as much as you think). Vanessa shares how we can manage and, most importantly, optimise our energy and how crucial automation, delegation and simplification are for this.

Vanessa’s insights are going to help shift your focus from how much you do and for how long to improving your output and lowering workload.

To learn more about Vanessa and her work, visit here

Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn

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My guest, Jenn Donovan, has had a really interesting journey from lawyer to retail store owner to marketing consultant. Her mission is to take her many years of experience as a business owner to help other small business owners make marketing a priority and stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Where do we start? That’s exactly what Jenn is sharing with you in this episode. 

We do a deep dive into the importance of human-to-human marketing and community. Jenn shares examples of businesses that have successfully built a strong community, including her Spend With Us - Buy From a Bush Business Marketplace, an online shopping marketplace directly supporting Australian rural and regional families and communities

Jenn offers tips for simplifying social media and marketing efforts as well as a great book recommendation that is sure to boost your business if you are struggling with pricing.

Learn more about Jenn

Jen’s podcast: "Small Business Made Simple." 

Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn

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How do you feel about your business branding? Are you proud? Do you feel like it is a true representation of your business? 

Or does it make you cringe? Perhaps you’ve thrown that project in the Too Hard Basket? Or maybe it’s never been a priority for you?

My guest in this episode believes that every business, no matter how small, deserves the right to an extraordinary online presence, top-shelf creative and an inspiring brand.

Zoe Scott is a seasoned designer, branding specialist and founder of design agency The Design Order. Zoe has found her sweet spot helping small businesses get cut through in the marketplace. She is a pro at taking her clients business and branding to the next level. Clients love her can-do attitude and her ability to make the experience a fun and rewarding one. 

In our chat, Zoe and I talk about the common struggles faced by business owners when it comes to branding and, most importantly, how to overcome them.

We explore the preparation required before collaborating with a branding specialist - including the importance of finding a service provider who aligns with your business vision and understands your target audience.

Zoe also acknowledges the budget constraints of small businesses and talks through how design tools like Canva can help you put your best face forward.

She addresses some common issues she sees in her website audits and highlights how these things can have a negative impact on your business.

This episode is jam-packed with insights that are going to help you enhance your brand presence and impactfully connect with your target audience.

CONNECT WITH ZOE

Follow @thedesignorder on Instagram

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