Joanne Dewberry

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#40before40 Three Years in the Making

#40before40 Three Years in the Making

Can you even call yourself a blogger if you don’t have a #40before40 list? In October 2017 I turned 37. It came as a little bit of a shock as I still think I’m in my 20’s. I’m not even sure I feel like an appropriate adult the majority of the time but somehow I’ve found myself a parent of 3 children, a small business owner and navigating my way through life with Daddy Moo (who I’ve spent nearly half my life with now!).  This paragraph has me ageing by the second! Oh and now I’m 38! Anyway it got…

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Ways to Increase Your Happiness at Work

Ways to Increase Your Happiness at Work

Did you know Northern small business owners are the UK’s happiest?  New research from Yorkshire Bank 62% of entrepreneurs in Leeds and Edinburgh rating themselves as happy in their day to day working lives.  I live within walking distance of the New Forest and 20 minutes drive from the ocean, I’d say I was pretty happy! But why is happiness important to SME’s and freelancers?  Happiness, in my opinion, is an underrated emotion. Small businesses, freelancers and actually EVERYONE should be paying more attention to how happy we are.   What benefits are there for being happy at work?  Improved Health…

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6 Ways To Thank A Small Business

6 Ways To Thank A Small Business

It’s that time of the year when you might be starting to think about Teacher Presents. A chocolate box or bottle of wine and a homemade card. Someway to express your thanks to your child’s teacher for all their hard work over the last year. But how often do you say thank you or praise someone in your small business network? Or a service you have received? How often do you remember to say thank you? Or show your appreciation?  Why are we so quick to make sure everyone knows about something we don’t like but less quick to shout…

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101 Reasons Why I Am GLAD It Is The Summer Holiday

101 Reasons Why I Am GLAD It Is The Summer Holiday

With the Summer Holiday a month away it’s time to start planning and checking we are ready. My favourite circus skill is the Summer Holiday juggle and I am part way there to perfecting it. I say part way because in 10 years time I shall be sunning myself in my holiday home wondering what the kids are up to! (Kidding Olive you can live with me forever 😉 ) ➕ Start Planning : Using my super duper Summer Holiday Planner start filling in events, working days, playdates, holidays and hang it somewhere everyone can see. ➕ Schedule Social Media …

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