Your website copy is one of the most important marketing tools you have. 

It is the first thing customers read when they land on your website. It is the thing that markets for you while you sleep. 

And it is SO easy to get wrong!

So I’ve come up with a simple way to check whether your copy is going to convert to sales or whether it is turning people away. ​

Every month we interview an amazing lady in our community, and this month I want you to meet the amazing Debbie Mills Robertson from Task Diva.

Debbie is a virtual assistant that puts life into all the creative tasks you want in your business, but don't have time to do yourself!

For her, this was the logical biz model- previously she owned 2 other businesses, so she's had 11 years to learn exactly what busy women need.

She lives in Christchurch with her daughter,  silver-fox husband, cat and dog, and I am SO excited for you to hear her story! 

​Optimizing your business Facebook page is one of the easiest ways to make sure people find you. 

Facebook currently has over 2 billion users. We can say all we want about algorithms and Instagram taking over, but that is a LOT of people. It would silly not to get a piece of that pie!

Use these 10 tips to optimize your Facebook page and you'll do less work and spend less money on marketing in the long run 🎉.

If you run a small business online, you probably know that Facebook ads are an effective method for converting sales.

They have probably even worked on you! 

But why aren't they working in YOUR business? What secret formula have you missed that everyone else seems to know? 

WHEN is the right time to start paying for Facebook ads?

In this post, I've got three questions you need to ask yourself BEFORE you throw a ton of money at Facebook ads! 

Fess up ladies- do any of these statements sound like you?: "I'm not sure what to work on next in my business" "I'm overwhelmed" "I don't feel like I'm making the progress or seeing the results I want..."  If so, don't worry, you are not alone!

These feelings are so common and totally normal- especially if you're battling through your business journey alone without much support, guidance or accountability. This is why our 30 Day Biz Challenge is so popular in the Members Club! 

Last week, I did a free live support call for our community. We talked mindset, marketing, social media- some of the big mistakes I see people make and what you can be focussing on now to build strong foundations for your business going forward. Enjoy! 

Nearly four years ago, I created a free Facebook group for NZ women in business. At the time, I had a two year old daughter Amelia, we were in the midst of what turned out to be another long journey of IVF, pregnancy and loss trying for our 2nd baby, and with some remaining commitments to the  business I founded in London I wasn't 'working' here in NZ.   

Do you feel like you're chasing your tail with your marketing? Coming up with new ideas, writing content, creating freebies, posting on your blog and social media- and seeing NO results? Here's how I found my way past that to grow my 6 figure biz working part time! 

If you're feeling overwhelmed in your business- you're not alone! Knowing what to focus on when is one of THE biggest problems our Members face. So what do I do to get back on the right track?! 

1. Give myself some time out. Go for a walk, have a shower. A short break. 
2. During that time, reconnect with my WHY
3. Get all of those lingering 'to do's out of my head and onto paper- and do some planning!

Below I've popped a free Braindump Productivity Printable download for you as well as a link to our Members' Club if you want to access all of our resources and find the clarity and profit you've dreamt of in your business!

Maybe you don't feel like setting business goals this year.

Maybe you set them in 2019 and they never happened. And now you're feeling like there is not point.

Well, I'm here to tell you that you CAN reach the goals you are dreaming of, and I have 5 tips on how to ACTUALLY get there in 2020!

It's time to meet this month's member success story: Nicky Perry from AwesoMe Inc!

In these interviews, we put a spotlight on women who are bravely navigating life and biz and all the ups and downs that come with it.

We get real about what it means to be in business, how they deal with work-life balance, what it means to be a She Owns It member, and advice they have for other women just starting out. 

Nicky is the face behind AwesoME Inc, a business that sells resilience and gratitude journals. 

What started as a way to monetize her blog has turned into a business that impacts the community in a life-changing way.

Find out how working through imposter syndrome, business partnership changes, learning curves and moving countries has all paid off for Nicky! 

If you are reading this, you probably want help building a successful online biz.

You have probably tried all the things to make it work!
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I have had 2 businesses in 3 countries with millions of dollars in revenue.

So you could say that I know a few things about building a business online. 

But in this post I am sharing 10 things I wish I knew BEFORE starting my business (and some of them might surprise you!). 

Hey, I know you.  

You are desperate to get your business off the ground and hit that 6-figure year. 

You have this fire in you. 

But it is taking SO long. Every other business woman seems to be doing it so quickly. 

No matter how hard you try, you can’t get consistent sales and you aren’t making any more money than you did in your “regular” job. 

I know because you are exactly where I was a few years ago. 

Together with a team of 5, Magriet and her husband run the industry-leading boutique printing company Pinc.  

She always knew that she wanted to be a graphic designer, and has about 14 years experience to her name.

​Over time, she re-branded and became the designing, foiling, determined business woman that she is today!

She lives in the Hibiscus coast with her husband, 2 kids, a small petting zoo (complete with alpacas), and she is this month's She Owns It success story! 

​It’s a pretty key question for small businesses: How do I make more sales on social media? 

This is even more important with Christmas just around the corner! 

In this blog post, I am going to explain the #1 thing that is stopping you from making more conversions and sales from your social media posts.  

I don’t want to alarm anyone, but we are officially in Christmas countdown mode. 

So of course we are going to talk about how to increase your small business Christmas sales! 

If you have a small business, you will currently be in one of two places.

You are ready to go and super excited to make more sales this holiday season.

OR

You are biting your nails and wondering how the heck other small businesses make so many sales!

The good news is, there is still time to get ready.

November is the perfect time to warm your audience up to your products. People are looking for ideas, and you are here to help!

Here are a few things you can do in the next couple of weeks to make more sales this Christmas. 

Not sure what to post on social media for your small business? 

Join the club! 

I’m pretty sure every business owner has had that moment. You realize you haven’t posted in forever and then your mind draws a blank. 

This week I’ve got 5 social media post ideas that your audience will actually engage with! 

This month, our focus is on helping you get your ducks in a row for your most relaxing Christmas ever!

Let's be honest, it's easy to put off your planning for 2020 and feel more stressed about work than you need to over Christmas.

As any of you know who have ever held events they rarely go off without a hitch! One of the things I personally love about this community is how I so strongly feel the support of all of you.  

Everybody knows that we are in a global trash crisis- but business owners like Tasha Gray are here to help us do something about it! 

Tasha runs GoAgain, a business that helps New Zealanders make low waste lifestyle changes with their range of no-plastic products. She is a yogi, traveller, beach lover and entrepreneur, so a low waste business was an obvious path.

She lives in surf-crazy Piha with her partner and two lively teenagers, and she is on a mission to make New Zealand a better place for future generations- one bamboo cutlery set at a time. 

This amazing day held at Five Knots Mission Bay was such a special time connecting with everyone and learning about digital marketing. 

Thank you our panelists:

Cathy Pope (Cathy Pope Jewellery)
Fee Kirkpatrick (Shine On)
Rochelle Sheldon (Joyable)

Who shared some incredible tips on how they've used Facebook and Instagram to grow their businesses.

And of course a big thank you to our partners Facebook for making these nationwide events possible!