On February 27th, 2020 Make March Matter (MMM), the best, most supportive online network of people came into being for small business owners struggling to make sense of what was happening as the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Now two years on, that group set up by Jennifer Shinkai just to get through March, has blossomed intoContinue reading “Ikigai and Community: Make March Matter”
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Ikigai and Jennifer Shinkai
For the 20th and final episode of Season One we decided to flip the script a bit. I’ve had multiple people ask me where my interview is, and when can they hear me talk about my Ikigai. Jayne, my wonderful podcast manager and host of the Transformations with Jayne podcast, was one of those peopleContinue reading “Ikigai and Jennifer Shinkai”
BBA 2021 Nominee: Responsible Business Award
Delighted to have been nominated for the second year running for a BCCJ British Business Award in the Responsible Business Category. “By the conclusion of the British Business Awards 2021 (#BBA2021) nomination period, we had received 38 eligible nominations across 6 categories. The following 7 companies are now in the running to lift the BBA Responsible Business trophy. (AstraZeneca, Barclays, British Airways,Continue reading “BBA 2021 Nominee: Responsible Business Award”
Year 5 in Review – Curating the business
Today marks the start of my sixth year as an entrepreneur. With 50% of small businesses failing in the first 5 years, it is a milestone I can give myself a pat on the back for! I’ve really had a blast this year and am so grateful to my clients for trusting me and inspiringContinue reading “Year 5 in Review – Curating the business”
Joyful January: Make March Matter Recap
This free online community was created on February 27th, 2020 as a way to support entrepreneurs, freelancers and small business owners affected by Coronavirus cancellations. Our aim is to provide connection, accountability and inspired action. It is a community that brings smiles, cheerleaders and new ideas. What happened in January? (writing this in mid March should giveContinue reading “Joyful January: Make March Matter Recap”
Why not anybody can be your “accountabilibuddy”
Accountability buddies not working for you? 7 tips to design a successful partnership
Make March Matter Part X: #DoneanddustedDecember
This free online community was created on February 27th, 2020 as a way to support entrepreneurs, freelancers and small business owners affected by Coronavirus cancellations. Our aim is to provide connection, accountability and inspired action. It is a community that brings smiles, cheerleaders and new ideas. What happened in December? Over 250 people in the Facebook group . OurContinue reading “Make March Matter Part X: #DoneanddustedDecember”
Done & Dusted December
Make March Matter Part IX: #NoRegretsNovember wraps up This free online community was created on February 27th, 2020 as a way to support entrepreneurs, freelancers and small business owners affected by Coronavirus cancellations. Our aim is to provide connection, accountability and inspired action. It is a community that brings smiles, cheerleaders and new ideas. What happened inContinue reading “Done & Dusted December”
No Regrets November
Make March Matter Part VIII: #OMGOctober wraps up This free online community was created on February 27th, 2020 as a way to support entrepreneurs, freelancers and small business owners affected by Coronavirus cancellations. Our aim is to provide connection, accountability and inspired action. It is a community that brings smiles, cheerleaders and new ideas. What happened inContinue reading “No Regrets November”
Make March Matter: BBA 2020 Nominee!
From inspiration in the shower the day before the schools closed in February to a thriving, free online community of over 200 small business owners, Make March Matter is a nominee in the Responsible Business Award at the British Business Awards 2020. (Still time to register for the virtual awards ceremony on November 5th!) ThisContinue reading “Make March Matter: BBA 2020 Nominee!”