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I’m happiest when I’m outside. Rain or shine, hot or cold, the outdoors give me vitality and strength. Even more important is being outside in nature. Here, life slows down and you have an opportunity to absorb elements of the world that haven’t changed in millennia.  Mountains have a special…

Are you looking for insurance? Professional, Travel, Income Protection, Life Insurance or something else? I’ve experienced a few insurance providers over the years but highly recommend Sport Financial Services. Here’s why: ✔ Best value for money. ✔ Extremely knowledgeable about outdoor sports including climbing, mountaineering, caving, kayaking, sailing and plenty…

I took a call yesterday with Paul who runs Sky Blue Adventures, he organises and runs mountain adventures for charities and individuals. He started his business in 2012 and by the sounds of it, has gone from strength to strength. I came away from the call feeling inspired and keen…

I recently discovered two new video tricks for sharing content on social media, both are free and can be used for any business and any industry. #1 Screen record On an Android phone (with Android 11 and up) you can record whatever you’re doing on your phone. This is useful…

When starting out building a business there are two one-worded questions you need to answer. Why? and What? The first question of Why was popularised by Simon Sinek in his 2009 book Start with Why. The concept is straightforward. If you’re going to be undertaking anything meaningful and challenging, your…

When first starting in business it’s often a good idea to drill down your niche. Decide upon a core offering that your customers will pay for and do it well. The trouble with this approach (particularly in the travel industry!) is that if you’ve done a good job of delivering…

I’ve just had a phone call with a business owner who runs a similar business to mine, supported and guided cycling tours. I’ve made the decision this year to put the feelers out for more freelance work to fill the gaps of my main work with my business. He sounded…

Building systems in your business is one of the most powerful moves you can make. If done correctly, they can improve the experiences of the business owner, your staff, your suppliers and your customers. So what is a system? Technically, any process that happens in your business can be systematised.…

Building an email list is one of the most important things you can do when building your business or organisation. Even if you don’t do anything with it when you first start out, the key is to begin straight away. Why is email marketing so important? Email marketing is an…