Jul 15, 2020 | Case Studies | Author: Naomi Simson
Adapting to external factors quickly helps find growth Depending on which day you read this, the world is likely to be very different than the day before. Adapting to these moment by moment changes for small businesses has become paramount to survival. Customer...
May 18, 2017 | Lessons | Author: Naomi Simson
Meaningful contribution at work Mother’s Day last weekend made me ponder the concept of a meaningful contribution at work: how my mother contributed to who I am, how I contribute to my own children and also how I contribute to my business and my community. In...
May 9, 2017 | Entrepreneur Life, Marketing | Author: Naomi Simson
The Worst Advice our Mothers gave us As Mother’s Day inches closer – this Sunday 14th May – it is time to reflect on the contribution our mothers have made to us. I thought I’d ask some fellow founders, to share what was the worst advice (or...
May 3, 2017 | Lessons, Marketing | Author: Naomi Simson
Rhythm in Business My husband (of five months) took me aside last week and said “I do know that this is just the way our life is – you are running a million miles an hour, committed to supporting business owners in their commercial success, but remember you can...
Mar 22, 2017 | Entrepreneur Life | Author: Naomi Simson
Parenting and small business success This article first appeared as part of my LinkedIn Collection. We are all ‘busy’, but when you add parenting to the mix.. that adds a whole new dimension to the definition of ‘busy’ – chaos springs to...
Feb 19, 2016 | KPI - Key Performance Indicators | Author: Naomi Simson
Witnessing young people emerge into adulthood is a great privilege. Watching them discover what is important to them, their values – what they believe in, their aspirations – is a wonderful experience. My role as a parent has changed from ‘boundary rider’ to coach and...
Mar 3, 2015 | Business Ideas, TV Shows | Author: Naomi Simson
As we enter the second month of Shark Tank, I thought it was time to reflect on an important topic. Although this might seem confusing, sometimes when you miss out on an investment deal, it’s actually the best thing for your business. This may seem contradictory, but...
Sep 23, 2014 | How to be a leader | Author: Naomi Simson
“How do you do it all?” This is a question every woman leader seems to be asked, but this question is relevant for all busy people and all people who aspire to leadership. ‘Leadership’ can seem like a big word. Many people are reluctant to give themselves...