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“Hey Facebook! It’s not ME, it’s YOU” (why I am falling out of love with Facebook)

Is it just me? OR has Facebook become so SATURATED with ads and clutter so it’s increasingly difficult to see the posts that I actually want to see. Honestly, if I see one more post telling me I can become a ‘7 Figure Entrepreneur when you buy my Facebook Ads 5 day Marketing Funnel Challenge […]

“There is NO WAY that I’m signing up for your webinar”

Fiona* is one of my long term clients and here she is telling me “There is NO WAY that I’m attending your webinar.” “Why would you not come to my webinar?” I asked “I don’t want anyone to see me” she said. “No-one can see you” I told her. “It’s not the same as Skype.” I […]

My IT guy says it’s YOUR settings! (And the importance of your Client Journey Map)

Has this ever happened to you? You receive an email to download a report, you click the link, it opens a new window and a completely blank screen appears and says: “Plugin blocked”. Bother! (Sound familiar?) This exact scenario happened to me recently. Settle in for the story and some helpful tips on client journey mapping. […]

Come on in and sit down………..

“We don’t just learn by doing, we also learn by reflecting on what we’ve done.” How true. This blog, I’d like to talk briefly about ‘taking stock’. July is the start of a new financial year and I really feel it’s important to schedule one of your most important meetings. No, not with your accountant. […]

Is your business ethic something you can be proud of?

Recently I was fortunate enough to be in the presence of Peter Singer. Peter Singer is a philosopher, and is in Time Magazine’s top 100 most influential people in the world. He is also, I am proud to say, an Australian. The event was organised by the School of Life in Sydney and due to […]

‘Just One Focus’ – and why it is SO important for your business.

Has this ever happened to you? You get the same message about 3 or 4 times from completely different people? One person says it and then you are reading an article and there is that same message, and then someone sends you a Ted Talk and there it is again, and then your mother tells […]

What’s in a business name?

Elon Musk is going to take people to Mars. He has designed a rocket that can go into space and land exactly where it is supposed to, the same way a commercial planes does. The landing pad for a rocket is called a ‘drone ship’ and the Spacex drone ships are called ‘Just Read the […]

How change builds resilience and 4 tips to help you

So, when things go wrong, like a negative online review, how do we usually respond? How long does that response last? And what are the things we can do to lessen the impact when things don’t go the way we expect? The reality is that in business, things often don’t go the way we would […]

Seven tips How to handle a negative online review…..

…..without tearing your hair out or losing (too much) sleep! Recently one of the members of a FB group I belong to posted that she was extremely upset by a very negative review of their bespoke service on TripAdvisor. Reading her post I could certainly feel her pain as she described how she felt reading the […]

Seven reasons not to start your own business……

……and the flipside. I was working with a new client recently and after a few weeks he said to me “You know what Ingrid, I think I won’t actually start my own business.” I have to say I was actually a bit surprised because when he came to work with me he was super keen […]

Philippe Flatt

04:07 25 May 18

I have recently attended business presentations by Ingrid and found them to be informative, engaging and motivating. I look forward to referencing Ingrid's book, the 7 step guide "So you want to start a business" as continuing motivation to drive my own business in the future and I recommend anyone thinking of starting a new venture to read it. I also had the pleasure of working with Ingrid on a photographic project for her own marketing and she embraced the shoot with energy and vitality.

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10:14 14 May 18

Ingrid's approach is very unique. Her book 'So you want to start a Business, The Seven Step Guide' really hits the nail on the head. the activities in each section have given me a lot of clarity about myself in general, my goals and who I want to become. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants more satisfaction in multiple aspects of life not just those wishing to start their own entrepreneurial journey.

Luke Smith

06:41 22 Apr 18

Thank you Ingrid! The perfect read for somebody like myself, who is looking to build their own personal brand and start a business. Particularly useful was the information surrounding business structures which is something I have been confused about.

Petrina McKid

05:42 14 Apr 18

What a wonderful event! Such interesting people sharing their insights and experiences about starting their own business, I found this really valuable and lovely to connect with like-minded people. Can't wait to read my new book!!

Bec Bradshaw

07:44 06 Mar 18

As someone who is in the initial stages of business, Ingrid's book SO YOU WANT TO START A BUSINESS incredibly practical advice is a wonderful resource. It sits on my desk and it used often! There is so much information out there in the world about business and it is refreshing to have a comprehensive guide to all the questions you may be too embarrassed to ask and someone to say "this is is normal". An excellent resource for the new business owner.

Kathryn Williams

14:01 30 Dec 17

Starting a business with Ingrid by your side is gold - she will guide and offer advice, and bring clarity and confidence to difficult and challenging hurdles. With an upbeat, can-do attitude, Ingrid is a great counsel and friend.

Leandra Coffey

14:08 09 Aug 17

Ingrid has made a huge difference to the success of my business. She has stood by me and supported me through thick and thin and in many ways. One example is that early on, I loved my product (reusable shopping bags for fruit and vegetables)in all its simplicity as it was but some customers and potential customers were suggesting a drawstring be added, a simple change that I wasn't very open to. Ingrid suggested a very simple and easy to carry out survey to find out if it was only a small percentage of people who wanted this or if it was what most people wanted. To my amazement 70% of people wanted the change. The evidence spoke and this made it easy for me to make that small change which became an important turning point for my business. I was so happy with the new bags. It made a simple environmental product much more versatile and yet without Ingrid's guidance I am not sure I would ever have appreciated how important it was to the people who might use my bags.Through Ingrid I also experienced how great it is to have a business family around me. By this I mean access through regular business meetings or catch ups, to a group of other business people with businesses who love sharing ideas, advice, challenges and triumphs and offer non judgemental support for one another and each other's businesses. I could walk into a meeting with Ingrid or one of these groups feeling down but never failed to walk away feeling energised and lighter of foot.When my business has been tough and struggling to survive I always knew Ingrid believed in me and my product and had great practical advice to offer and when I have had some wonderful wins Ingrid has truly appreciated and celebrated them too.So if you have a small business and can put yourself in a space with Ingrid you and your business will be all the better for it.Leandra from Fruity Sacks

Annette Heathwood

09:10 06 Jul 17

Ingrid is a total gem! She is clever, kind and has a sense of humour. But above all she knows her stuff. She has encouraged me to set up my own Virtual Assistant Business and has mentored me over the last 6 months. There is no way I would have done this without her support, her ideas, and her valuable advice. Ingrid has developed a niche working with pilates startups and her online program is great. It is very easy to develop a friendly rapport with Ingrid, especially if you are an animal lover and you like good wine!

Ann Feighan

07:06 28 Jun 17

The ‘So You Want to Start a Pilates Business’ workshop is more than its title suggests. It more than lived up to any expectation I had. Ingrid doesn’t just present the facts, she teaches you how to arrive at the them. An important bonus for me was that I walked away feeling confident about who my demographic was. Finally, Ingrid is extremely patient, supportive and accessible. She is keen to pass on her knowledge and I found her very easy to learn from.

Erin Jones

11:05 20 Jun 17

Excellent way to gain knowledge on how to start up a business! Starting from your idea and covering all aspects right through to opening and running! Highly recommend for anyone looking to start their own business!

Mark Hubert

04:14 11 Apr 17

Ingrid is an extremely talented business professional. She has worked with several businesses very familiar to me, and helped them grow, and in some cases exit their businesses successfully & profitably. Ingrid is very well regarded by her clients, and her online trainings are used by many Pilates & other health professionals (I know because they tell me!)

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