by franky-loveaudrey | Jul 16, 2018 | Creative Working
For the last 18 months, I’ve been meeting with my friend and fellow freelancer, Charlie Swift, for regular co-mentoring sessions. Establishing such a supportive, nurturing relationship with another business owner is one of the best things I’ve ever done and it’s...
by franky-loveaudrey | Jun 18, 2018 | Creative Working
As a business owner who serves other small businesses, I’ve come to appreciate the power and importance of learning how to delegate. Not only have I needed to outsource things myself, but a large proportion of my income relies on other people choosing to delegate...
by franky-loveaudrey | May 7, 2018 | Creative Working
I never thought I’d miss the formal management reviews I was forced to endure when I worked in retail, but I do. Sometimes external expectations, accountability and encouragement are nice things to have at your disposal. Being my own boss means it’s up to me to review...
by franky-loveaudrey | Apr 23, 2018 | Creative Living, Creative Working
The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome {CFS} I was diagnosed with in 2016 prompted an array of lifestyle changes. To aid my recovery, everything from my morning routine to the food I eat has been overhauled and transformed. One of the simplest, but most effective things I’ve...
by franky-loveaudrey | Apr 16, 2018 | Creative Working
Not only is this the first blog post I’ve published since the end of January, it’s the first post to appear on my shiny new website. Welcome! Have a look around, settle in and get comfy. I suspect the main thing you’ll notice is that Love Audrey is no longer ‘just a...
by franky-loveaudrey | Jan 5, 2018 | Creative Living, Creative Working
I’ve been writing a version of this post every January since 2010. Sometimes, I sit down at my laptop knowing exactly what to say about the previous year, but occasionally I struggle to find the words. Here goes nothing… 2017 was much kinder to me and my...