Did she do a good job? Then tell her
Positive feedback is good for the giver, as well as the receiver. So dish it out whenever you can. It will lift your spirits as well as the recipient’s…
No time to get any work done? You need this…
Keen to create an online course but no idea when you’d find the time to make it happen? This is for you…
The Robora Meets: Sam Palmer, founder of Lubelu London
“It was when I working as a sock designer (yes, this is a real job) – and I got to literally draw all day every day, which I just loved – that I designed my first little range of greeting cards, as a hobby. That opened the door to where I am now…” Meet designer […]
Sales: How to get clients and customers buying from you
If you get leads but can’t seem to close the sale, it’s time to re-think your approach. Here’s what to do – and not to do – to start making more sales…
The Robora Meets: Bella Middleton, founder of Norfolk Natural Living
“I fell in love with the idea that with a little care, we can preserve our clothes and possessions for the next generation and share those stories and in doing so, experience so much pleasure from the process.” Bella Middleton, founder of Norfolk Natural Living, on work and life…
Coronavirus lockdown: Is now a good time to be selling?
I’m getting lots of messages about whether now is an appropriate time to ‘sell’. These are messages from freelancers and small business owners, and my advice is: YES. If you have something to sell, that people might benefit from; sell it…
This Levi’s ad got me to buy jeans without mentioning jeans
I’ve been trying to find the right pair of jeans for my postnatal body for years. Then a Levis ad caught my eye in an Instagram ad – nothing to do with jeans – and I followed it to the website. I ended up finding these 720s, which I love. Here’s how the ad got […]
The Robora Meets: Claire Wood, web and graphic designer
“I loved handling the whole creative process, from inception to completion – and working for myself allowed me to do this.” Freelance web/graphic designer, founder of Spurwing Creative and The Robora’s web woman, Claire Wood, talks business…
Stop panicking about your business and get creative
If your business is floundering during this strange period, here are some ideas for moving from panic-mode to innovation. It’s time to get creative…
How do you start your own online course?
Events are being cancelled. Workshops can no longer take place. So what work can you do from home, online, while the COVID-19 virus is preventing us from mixing socially? Here’s one idea…