Robin's Wings of Wisdom

An unexpected overnight visitor got me thinking about our instinctive reactions to things that feel new or unfamiliar – and why understanding what we’re actually dealing with matters.

Many business owners know they need support but aren’t quite sure what that support will look like in practice. This blog explores what a Business Support Partner actually does – and why the right operational support can make a business feel clearer, calmer and easier to run.

Not all business support delivers the results you expect. This blog explores why that happens – and how to choose the right support at the right time for your business.

Looking at business support, trust and collaboration — and why getting help doesn’t have to mean losing control of your business.

A quiet reflection on the in-between season – that space between rest and growth – and why business, like nature, moves best in cycles, not sprints.

A look at starting the year calmly in business — choosing intentional change, building strong foundations and letting go of tasks that no longer resonate.

A reflective blog on the power of pausing — and how calm, space and balance in business come from intention, planning and support.

Ever find yourself staring at your to-do list thinking, “There has to be a better way”? (I know I do!) Sometimes the biggest shift in our business comes not from doing more, but from choosing differently. When you’re knee-deep in tasks and the pace feels relentless,...

You know that feeling when your to-do list could pass for a small novel, and you're the author, editor, publisher and marketing team? Welcome to solopreneur life – where doing it all feels noble, but often leads straight to burnout. Many of us start with the belief...

Women of Steel: The Unsung Heroines of Progress The story of progress is not only written by leaders and revolutionaries, but also by ordinary women who reshaped society with their hard work and resilience. One powerful symbol of this can be found in Sheffield City...

Spring isn’t just for decluttering your home—it’s the perfect time to refresh your business too! As we shake off the winter months and embrace the new season, now is an excellent opportunity to streamline processes, get organised, and set the foundation for a...

TL;DR:  Delegation is often avoided due to concerns such as trust, time management, and quality control, but holding onto every task can lead to burnout and stagnant growth. If you don’t delegate as  your business grows, so do non-billable tasks such as invoicing,...

Well, it’s a bold statement to make isn’t it.  Is it true?  Is this ‘shift’ worldwide? And what is the evidence for it?  As far as I can make out, there isn’t evidence as such (probably due the very nature of what it implies and the measurement of it), however there’s...

Well actually, with my Dad….   My Dad was commuting to London and building his architectural practice on the side, until he felt he could make the ‘leap’ into being a business owner full time.   This meant evenings and weekends doing plenty of admin in...