Hello my name is Bernadette and I am an introvert! I was out at a business dinner last week and the topic of introverts came up. The lady next to me said she was told being an introvert is a…
Get clarity on your ideal clients and market positioning
What is an ideal client? They are the clients you love, who love you back. The ones that are a dream to work with. Who value the service we are providing and trust us. What they are not are those…
Are you wasting your time in business?
Are you wasting your time each day? I fully believe that multitasking is a myth, in fact it is a lie that has been told to us. Almost as if multitasking makes you super human. Whereas the truth is you…
Why you should be friends with your competition
Can you be friends with your competitors? Building and maintaining a good friendship with a fellow entrepreneur in your sector can be no easy feat. Envy and jealousy can easily impact your interactions, leading to unspoken resentments and conflict and…
Wedding Coffee Networking Morning
Working as a wedding entrepreneur can feel isolating especially out of โwedding seasonโ. There are days when we want to meet fellow wedding professionals just to talk through the lows and highs of being in this fast paced industry. Of…
Reasons NOT to attend a mastermind day
I know Mastermind Days are not for everyone, and for some people attending mine is not in their best interest. I remember how scared I was to attend my first Mastermind Day. I was shaking before walking into the venue….
Unpredictability of the wedding industry
The unpredictability of owning a wedding business seen through the eyes of someone who has been in this industry since 2002 If there is one thing I recognised pretty early on it is that the wedding industry is unpredictable. And…
Is your wedding business ready for engagement season?
Did you know 40% proposals happen between December and Valentines Day? With 19% happening in December alone? Making this a key time for new bookings to come in as these couples begin to plan their weddings. It probably feels unfair,…
Business Mindset Shift
2023 has been a huge year of reflection and changes. When I closed the UKAWP I knew I wanted to use the time I now had available with content creation. In particular going back to my roots of creating courses….
Why attend a Mastermind Day for Wedding + Creative Businesses
After the huge success of my Mastermind Days in 2018 and 2019 I am delighted to bring it back after pausing them due to lockdown and bereavement. I have decided to host this in January and not the usual December….
Off board your clients: Leave a lasting impression
How often do you think about the service you are providing when a client exits your services? Iโm sure youโve heard the advice on why its important to create a comprehensive on-boarding process, setting boundaries and highlighting what can be…
How to overcome lack of confidence with networking
If you were asked to attend an event what is your initial reaction? Iโm talking networking meetings, evening soirees, masterclasses and even retreats. Do you stride confidently into the room or sneak in and walk around the edges only talking…
