Category Archives: Business Start-Ups

Before you leave your job to start a business….

I love working with aspiring entrepreneurs! We jam ideas, fine tune plans and create something that doesn’t yet exist.  I get a buzz from the process, as do my clients and I encourage entrepreneurship. But it would be irresponsible if I said it will work out all the time for everyone. So before you quit…

About Kathleen Alexander

Kathleen Alexander is a coach and consultant who shares ideas on how to innovate, thrive and do what you love through your business or career.

What Type Of Entrepreneur Do You Want To Be?

I came across this blog post by Rhonda Abrams on USA Today about different motivations individuals have for starting a business.  A short and insightful article, she  describes four categories  – Actualizing Activity, Solo Sustainer, Balanced Business and Visionary Venture – based on the scale and scope of the business. To briefly summarise what Rhonda…

About Kathleen Alexander

Kathleen Alexander is a coach and consultant who shares ideas on how to innovate, thrive and do what you love through your business or career.

Swapping A Job For A Passion: Interview With Lisa Lovick

Lisa Lovick started up a family-run providore in Orange selling local produce after quitting her corporate job. Find out how she made the entrepreneurial leap.

About Kathleen Alexander

Kathleen Alexander is a coach and consultant who shares ideas on how to innovate, thrive and do what you love through your business or career.

Audio Interview with Entrepreneur Jodie Fox

Last week, I announced that I’ll be bringing you interviews with individuals who are pursuing their business ideas. First up, is my audio interview with Jodie Fox, a former lawyer and advertising account manager now co-founder of Shoes Of Prey, a company that enables women to design their own bespoke shoes online! If you were…

About Kathleen Alexander

Kathleen Alexander is a coach and consultant who shares ideas on how to innovate, thrive and do what you love through your business or career.

5 Tips To Lovingly Kickstart Your Solo Business

In view of Valentine’s Day, I’m dedicating this post to solopreneurs who love what they do and are dedicated to nurturing it, despite the strains along the way.  As you’ll see, growing your small business is not too different from nurturing a relationship with someone you love. Here are my five tips: 1. Establish a…

About Kathleen Alexander

Kathleen Alexander is a coach and consultant who shares ideas on how to innovate, thrive and do what you love through your business or career.