My Steps to Creating a Basic Budget.

As the the Coronavirus pandemic continues, more and more people are struggling financially; with more people claiming benefits, the pressures of managing money has become even more important.

Setting a budget is vital in helping get through tough times; it won’t give you any more money, but it will give you clarity, even if the picture is bleak.  From clarity you can start to take action.

Budgeting can also give you a level of control, rather than the chaos of the snowball effect of closing your eyes and hoping for the best.

Taking responsibility for your finances can be quite empowering; you may still be struggling financially, but having a plan that you have created (even with help) will build your confidence and increase positivity. Continue reading “My Steps to Creating a Basic Budget.”

Business Finance; How Confident Are You That Your Accounts Are Accurate?

I found this blog in my drafts section, and wish that I had published it sooner, especially when I read the following sentence…..

“It is said that a crisis is the best way to change habits, but why wait? What happens if it is too late?”

The sad truth is that for some businesses it may already be too late, and they won’t survive the current crisis, especially those in the hospitality industry.  Many businesses have been forced to close, and the opportunity to re-open seems a long way off.

Before the pandemic, if I’d asked you to write a list of the most important things you had to focus on as a CEO or a business owner, I would hazard a guess that ‘making a profit’ would have been pretty high up there; maybe even number 1.Continue reading “Business Finance; How Confident Are You That Your Accounts Are Accurate?”

Dealing With Your Money Stresses; Part 2 – Understanding Money Blocks

When I ask people if they have a good relationship with money, the answer is generally ‘yes’ or ‘no’, however, the answer is never quite a simple as this.  Even when we think we have our money under control, the reality may actually be very different.

One of the key areas I work on with people is MONEY BLOCKS because everyone has them, the problem is they don’t always know it.

So, what are money blocks, and why are they so important?

Everybody’s relationship with money is different, and this is because everyones experience with is unique.Continue reading “Dealing With Your Money Stresses; Part 2 – Understanding Money Blocks”

Dealing With Your Money Stresses – Part 1

More people are currently experiencing higher levels of stress and anxiety, which has a huge effect on our physical and mental health; most importantly, it lowers the immune system. Money is one of the biggest sources of stress for many people at the best of times and many are finding these stresses magnified at the moment.

I’m currently exploring ways to tackle money mindfully in order to help people manage their money stress.

Firstly, what is mindfulness and how does it work?Continue reading “Dealing With Your Money Stresses – Part 1”

Finance Gym – Feeling Good About Your Finances

A while ago, I was chatting on-line to a friend about their finances, and the conversation we had reaffirmed to me why I created my ‘Finance Road Map’.

The edited conversation went like this:

Friend (morning):  “Urgh!  Finally catching up on my accounts, which I have neglected appallingly for months.  Funny how just checking the running total in the bank gives you a sense that you are doing ok, and don’t need to bother.”

 Friend (evening):  “I got my accounts pretty much done! My goody two shoes goblin in my head wanted me to check through all of 2015 an 2016 as well! Thankfully there were no nasty surprises, and it’s engendered a new found determination to do them regularly; after all, one month only takes about 20 minutes if I just blooming well do them!”Continue reading “Finance Gym – Feeling Good About Your Finances”