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The results are in
The results are in – The 2025 Brave & Brilliant Business Owners survey is now ready to share... grab your copy of the full report.

Mark Franklin
Dec 2, 20252 min read


The biggest problem with being self-employed...?
The biggest problem with being self-employed...? Your boss. Self-care is one of the most over-looked elements of running a healthy, happy and sustainable business.

Mark Franklin
Sep 9, 20251 min read


Caution compounds over time
Your potential to enjoy the success that your business deserves will greatly reduce as your penchant for caution compounds over time.

Mark Franklin
Aug 26, 20253 min read


Clarity and Bravery mean nothing without action
Clarity & bravery mean nothing without action – even with clear vision and a solid plan on your side, you might still be getting in your own way.

Mark Franklin
Aug 19, 20253 min read


Mind the Gap: Bridging Self-Perception and Reality
If you 'become what you believe' (as the saying goes) these two self-esteem questions might help lead you to a better outcome.

Mark Franklin
Aug 12, 20253 min read


Business Bravery Quiz: Why clarity is the secret to sustainable success
Image of a complicated highway interchange (junction) surrounded by snow-covered fields. White and light blue text is placed over the top on a dark Blue panel. The text reads reads: "Business Bravery Quiz: Why clarity is the secret to sustainable success"

Mark Franklin
Aug 5, 20252 min read


It's never about the time
It's never about the time - the hesitations to us starting the tasks we need to do come from other, deeper places.

Mark Franklin
Apr 8, 20253 min read


Where are you on a scale of fearful to fearless?
Knowing where you are makes it easier to decide what you need to do next to get to where you want (and deserve) to be.

Mark Franklin
Mar 4, 20251 min read


Find your business 'groove'
Action, impact, energy & technique - four core principles to help you find your business 'groove' & get your audience dancing to your tune.

Mark Franklin
Nov 25, 20243 min read


How brave & brilliant are we?
The results of the 2024 Brave & Brilliant Business Owner survey are in, with some exciting developments in both confidence & self-belief.

Mark Franklin
Nov 19, 20242 min read


What question do you have the best answer to?
Imagine you all have shops next to each other on the high street. What is it about your window that tells me you are the shop for me?

Mark Franklin
Oct 28, 20243 min read


Are you having a happier year?
Are you having a happier year? Take five mins to contemplate how happy, successful, content, you are feeling right now...

Mark Franklin
Oct 14, 20242 min read


Be careful, it's addictive!
"Be careful, it's addictive!" - a warning I once received about public speaking. But could 'addiction' actually be a gift for your business?

Mark Franklin
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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