Lessons for Solo Business from Lisa Wilkinson
3 Things Lisa Wilkinson taught me - for Women growing a solo business later in life... Recently I went to a Networking Breakfast and saw Lisa Wilkinson speak about her experience writing her book, 'It Wasn't Meant to Be Like This'. Listening to her speak, there were a few [...]
Starting a solo business? Do this BEFORE you think about your logo
When you’re starting a business it’s exciting to brainstorm ideas for your business name and to think about a great logo BUT before you get caught up thinking about logos there’s some groundwork to do first. A great logo: creates a strong first impression and attracts your ideal prospects. If [...]
How to replace your corporate salary with your own business
If you’ve had a great career and want to start your own business the comfort zone of your salary can be a trap. It can keep you in a job far longer than is good for you, or can hold you back from getting started on your business as quickly [...]
How much does it cost to start a solo business?
When you’ve had a great career and then start thinking about starting your own business, after the visions of you enjoying all the freedom that comes with being your own boss, finances are often one of the first things that you’ll think about. This brings up a lot of questions, [...]
FAQs about Women In Transit – is it right for you?
It’s natural that you might have questions before you decide to join the Women In Transit group. As a business owner, even a very new one, you need to make sure that you make a wise decision, to feel confident that it’s going to be worthwhile and give you a return on [...]
Starting a solo business – what’s your Vision?
When you want to leave your career to start your own business, the clarity of your vision has a massive impact on the action you take or don’t take. But how do you figure out what you actually want? I remember being at a business retreat with a Mastermind group [...]
Podcast Guest: Fiona Anchel
The Transit Lounge Podcast hosted by Shandra Moran Podcast Guest:Fiona AnchelStarting a solo business after a career can be both exciting and daunting...After 17 years in retail, corporate roles and a marketing degree, Fiona Anchal is now following her passion for plant based [...]
Podcast Guest: Tamsin Somerville
The Transit Lounge Podcast hosted by Shandra Moran Podcast Guest: Tamsin Somerville Feeling like a cog in a wheel was a catalyst for career change. After 20 years in local government policy and strategy, Tamsin Somerville felt like a cog in a [...]
Podcast Guest: Frances Pratt
The Transit Lounge Podcast hosted by Shandra Moran Podcast Guest: Frances Pratt Can you imagine having a successful role, with equity in a business and then making yourself redundant, after the age of 40? Frances Pratt has spent 24 years 'selling' - [...]
Podcast Guest: Emma Rhoades
The Transit Lounge Podcast hosted by Shandra Moran Podcast Guest: Emma Rhoades A career - with all its changes can be a bit of a cocktail. It certainly has been for Emma Rhoades! With the average time in a role reducing and [...]