Think Big launched today and was a very well received and successful event. Belinda and Lizzie delivered a great workshop full of helpful tips, facts, anecdotes and advice on how to run a successful business. They brought a room full of self-employed people together and assured them that their lonely, stressful and constant rollercoaster of a life was something they all shared. It takes a tenacious, driven, creative and resourceful individual to run a business but with the right support and mentality it can be the most rewarding and liberating experience of your life. The message today was very much: you are not alone!

The morning was packed full of useful info and it was neither stuffy or boring in the way it was shared – we laughed, we self-analysed and we left feeling like our confidence had been boosted and our motivational levels had been recharged. If you would like to experience a Think Big workshop for yourself then check out the tour dates here: http://www.doitthinkbig.com/ready-to-think-big/

Here is what stood out to me this morning – five quotes to give you an idea of what it is all about. They are just a snippet of what was learnt and reaffirmed for all who attended:

1) ‘I saw what I wanted, looked into the best approach and I made it happen’

2) ‘It is never about selling what you have, it is about giving the client what they need’

3) ‘You have got to actually enjoy what you’re doing otherwise what is the point!’

4) ‘Go with your gut – it is rarely wrong and you could avoid some very dodgy dealers if you just trust your instincts’

5) Do not be afraid to say no! You do not have to do business with people who take advantage of you, put you down or are just plain rude!’

Belinda was refreshingly straight talking and said what goes on in most business people’s minds. It was the perfect arena to air problems, learn from others mistakes and discuss the pitfalls and pleasures of business. If you want to talk shop then this is ideal because there isn’t always someone to turn to when you need advice or just a good rant – Think Big is giving you this lifeline. Belinda promises to be available when you need her and Lizzie is accessible during sensible opening times! But what we have here is a genuine resource for hard working people who could sometimes do with someone to talk things through with. It is not a big money making venture – it is an effort to give something back to a community that has seen Belinda expand and grow and earn success through a hard slog. She is thankful for where her journey has taken her and now wants to offer a helping hand to anyone who needs it – provided they are human beings who put passion, drive and heart into what they do. To take advantage of her wisdom and expertise, and that of Lizzie Jordan (Yello Story), then get booked into the next workshop – you will not be sorry – absolute bargain for the knowledge imparted on the day.