Life is busy and there's just so many things to remember. What tools do you use to help you keep on top of ALL the things?

It's easy to react or respond quickly to messages and the like. It's better to do that mindfully. That's why I try to Practice The Pause.

Boundaries are important in life. Today we look at what that means in business.

Could your small business win work with a large company or government? Being good at what you do matters, but a prospective buyer also wants to know they can depend on you.

Bronwyn Reid, business mentor and author of Small Company Big Business, joins Charly to discuss what it takes to become that supplier. Drawing on nearly 30 years of supplying larger organisations through her environmental services business, Bronwyn shares some hard-earned lessons:

✅ Why a bigger buyer might see risk where you see great service.
➡️ What’s worth preparing before a contract catches your eye.
⚡ Where smaller businesses can find opportunities they might otherwise overlook.
⭐ Why competing for work doesn’t rule out working together.

A larger contract could bring more consistent income, but is your business ready to take it on?

Join Charly and Bronwyn for a conversation about closing that gap, including the work involved and where to find help.

Connect with Bronwyn

Website: https://bronwynreid.com.au
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Your Christmas break needs more than an out-of-office message. As the end of the year approaches, how will you handle enquiries if you’re busy finishing work, working reduced hours or taking a holiday?

November gives you time to plan before December gets busy. Charly gets the holiday preparations started with four things to think about:

✅ Planning now can save you heartache when things get busy.
➡️ What should you consider updating for the holiday season?
⚡ What information should you include when you update your messaging?
⭐ Can you use this time to build your list?

There are practical considerations for your business whether you’re closing for a fortnight or fitting work around your Christmas commitments.

Grab a coffee or tea and join Charly for Mindset Monday. What would you like to have sorted before your Christmas break?

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Recently, Meta proposed new commercial terms that reached beyond Facebook and Instagram to include the content on your own website. Strong feedback from the user community has had those terms delayed indefinitely but it's worthwhile understanding what Meta were proposing, why people were concerned and why it matters for the future.

That's today's Firewall Friday:

✅ What were the implications of Meta's proposed Terms?
➡️ Why should the (now delayed) Terms concern Businesses?
⚡ Can you protect your website content from Meta?
⭐ What more can you do to protect your Intellectual Property?

If using a free platform makes you the product, how far should that arrangement extend?

There are practical considerations for protecting your business website, along with reasons to understand and exercise your intellectual property rights.

Where would you draw the line, and what would you do if Meta brought these terms back?

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