The Blog
Thoughts, stories and resources for creatives and small business owners
![Some thoughts about “content” and promoting yourself online](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/608ad34e5248be0a7e1679ef/1642005980220-UX8G4Q8I48R6L9I5DR21/Banner+Blank.jpg)
Some thoughts about “content” and promoting yourself online
I know this might sound paradoxical when I've literally just launched a new service about content creation for musicians, but the truth is, I'm not a fan of the word "content".
![Making quarterly plans for your business](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/608ad34e5248be0a7e1679ef/1624654994716-V3BTO6TEOCXJWUEXH5CH/Workbook+Image.png)
Making quarterly plans for your business
I like to think I'm pretty good at making plans. In fact, I genuinely love sitting down to brainstorm and map things out. It's exciting, and it always gives me a deep sense of purpose and direction.
But actually following through with the plan and taking action?
… Not so much.
![The courage to show up](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/608ad34e5248be0a7e1679ef/1620315381729-UQVKCCMCGE0TNG2TPFEF/2021-04-30+JD-Web+66-2.jpg)
The courage to show up
Here’s a secret: I wince and cringe when my family tell me they’re going to give my blog a read. Not because I’m ashamed of what I’m sharing on here, or because I wish they didn’t care about what I do (I’m so very grateful that they do!), but because when you really think about it, the nagging voice of self-doubt often sounds like the people who know us best.
![Feel the fear - and do it anyway](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/608ad34e5248be0a7e1679ef/1620315117898-BDRUNMRT7HQUZEJIOGFY/2021-03-16+Ian+Todd+-+Web+33.jpg)
Feel the fear - and do it anyway
How do you handle the fear in your business?
You know, that feeling when a new enquiry comes up, and 50% of the time instead of feeling excited your first reaction is to wonder how you’re going to screw it up…