I saw this and thought I'd share - hope you like it. Definitely something I'm going to take on board as I move my business forward. (You may need to click on the photo see the full message.)

If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.

Thanks @Jenny Jarvis and @Matt Clutterham for another great training session. You have given me lots to think about and I'm excited about putting it into action. I wrote 5 pages worth of notes 😁!!!

Great session last night. Lots of new insights and reframing of past learning. Lots to think about and implement going forward. I found myself going through my notes with a highlighter pen afterwards. 👍

Exciting news - I have just received my first ever funding and I can buy my much awaited tool!! Those who were in this group last year will remember how hard I worked at trying to get funding for a new tool - a leather Clicker Press. I tried for a technology grant but didn't qualify because my tool doesn't plug in...! Out of the blue a couple of weeks ago my advisor from the same Business Enterprise told me of an opening with a different fund/grant. As soon as this money became available, she thought of me. The timescales were/are short but I fitted the criteria and today the money arrived in my bank account. It doesn't cover the whole cost but covers most of it. The clicker press allows me to cut out leather shapes quickly using metal dies. This will mean I can make products quicker, freeing up time to make and earn more. It opens opportunities for more regular wholesale customers. It will also help me avoid injuries. I am so so excited. This is a great opportunity and great timing as I go back to doing my business full-time at the end of this month.