A Day in the Life: Flying Solo’s Kelly Exeter
She’s a mother of two, wife of one, writer, runner, business owner… the list, it goes on! She’s also our Editor so a day in Kelly Exeter’s life must be ridiculously busy right? Let’s find out.
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She’s a mother of two, wife of one, writer, runner, business owner… the list, it goes on! She’s also our Editor so a day in Kelly Exeter’s life must be ridiculously busy right? Let’s find out.
No one likes delivering bad news. Having to do it in a business setting is even tougher because if you do it poorly, you’ll be making an unhappy client even unhappier. If you do it well, however, you can build a stronger, more trusting relationship with that client. And doing it well isn’t as… Read more »
Recently, as part of a masterclass I presented, I reflected on the decision that saw me step away from a full-time job and into business ownership for the first time. Someone suggested it was a brave thing to do, writes Kelly Exeter. Was it brave, though? At the time, I was freelancing (mostly stuff for… Read more »
It’s been said that the greatest gift you can give anyone is your undivided attention. But in business life, with so much on our minds and multiple things pulling us in different directions all the time, giving undivided attention to anything might seem like too much to ask of ourselves. The good news is, there… Read more »
Relationships are everything in business (and everyday life, for that matter). Whether they’re with employees, clients, suppliers or people of influence, the stronger your ability to foster great relationships, the more likely you are to build a great business, writes Kelly Exeter. What’s something that tends to get in the way of great relationships? Assumptions.… Read more »
In a former life, I worshipped at the altar of extreme productivity. No to-do list was too long, no promise was too unrealistic. If I said I was going to do something by a certain date/time, I’d make it happen. I prided myself on the sheer volume of work I could get through every single… Read more »
Business life is rarely smooth and some days/weeks/months can be more hectic than others, with many balls to juggle and many challenges to face. Occasionally, those balls come crashing down around you, and when they do, former Flying Solo editor, Kelly Exeter, has some quotable quotes you should keep in mind to help you through.… Read more »
When it comes to building real trust between yourself and your clientele, customers or prospects, there’s nothing better than good, honest communication. Communications expert and former editor of Flying Solo, Kelly Exeter, shares her five top tips for effective communication that build trust with your clients, every time you contact them. Trust is at the… Read more »
Does your email inbox fill up faster than you can empty it? You’re not alone – answering emails can take up way too much of a business owner’s time. As former editor of Flying Solo, Kelly Exeter knows a thing or two about writing great emails that don’t send you back a flood of replies… Read more »
Challenges, hurdles, ups and downs – it’s all part and parcel of life as a business owner. But don’t spend your life worried about the next problem that may pop up, writes former Flying Solo editor, Kelly Exeter. Instead, embrace the NEAT mindset. If you’ve run a business for any amount of time, you know… Read more »