foundations
FOUNDATIONS
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a few years in and wondering why it isn’t all working the way you want it to, building solid foundations is THE key to achieving your business dreams and enhancing your impact — and to building a business that works for your life, not the other way around.
Guaranteed.
actually® foundations
You want to start, grow and promote a purpose-led business so that you can make a living and make a difference to the world — and you want to do it in a way that feels sustainable, joyful and genuinely yours. You’re passionate. You’re committed. And you’re working hard. But there are some challenges.
You’re in ‘transition’: maybe your business is still in the ‘planning’ phase. Or perhaps you have a side-hustle business but are still working in the day job to make ends meet. Wherever you are in that transition process, it can often feel overwhelming right? There seems to be SO much to do and you may be wondering what to prioritise as you struggle with ‘headless chicken-itis’ running around from pillar to post, not knowing where, when or how to get started or what to do next. Does this sound familiar?
Or you’re in the ‘early years’: you’re focused on your business – you no longer have a ‘job’ and this is no longer a side-hustle. Hopefully you are still excited and enthusiastic about the journey but maybe you are also exhausted? You may be struggling with overwhelm and wondering why your business isn’t growing faster! ‘Shiny object syndrome’ – may have reared its head as you rush from one workshop to another looking for the silver bullet that will help you to get the clients and reach your targets. Does this sound like you?
Or you are ‘established’: you’ve been doing this a while. You still love what you do but you are frustrated. No matter how hard you work and how much you invest in training and support, you feel stuck. Your business has reached a plateau and you don’t seem to be able to move forwards. Maybe you are tired and fed up of feeling alone and unsupported. You may even be close to saying ‘f*ck it’ and giving up.
Whatever stage you are at, whichever of these challenges you are facing, the answer is most often the same: you need to sort out your foundations.
As you transition, start by building the right foundations for your business and your marketing and it will make everything else seem so much easier. Overwhelm be gone!
If you’re in the early years, and things just don’t seem to be working…go back to basics and sort out the foundations of your business and marketing.
And if you’re on the verge of giving up because, let’s be honest, it just feels to damn hard…I promise you, NOTHING will have as much impact on your business and your marketing as getting your core building blocks sorted. So give it one last try and focus on those foundations.
It’s not complicated but about 95% of purpose-led entrepreneurs skip these crucial steps. And I get it. Focusing on foundations doesn’t seem as ‘sexy’ as learning how to master AI or dominate on TikTok, right?
But if you want your marketing to work and your business to grow you need to get your basic building blocks in place. How do I know? Well, I’ve been doing this for a LONG time. If you want to know more about me check out my story here.
So, if you want to do the work that will ACTUALLY® grow your business and get your marketing working properly — in a way that works for your life and not against it — then I am here to help you.
Life first. Wellbeing always. No BS. Guaranteed.
DO YOUR FOUNDATIONS NEED WORK?
In my experience about 95% of purpose-led entrepreneurs, impact business owners, coaches and consultants – whether they are just starting out or have been in business for a while – need to do some work on one or more of their foundational building blocks. So – whilst I am sure you are EXCEPTIONAL in every way 🙂 – the likelihood is that your foundations need some work.
But how do you know for sure? And which building blocks should you be focusing on?
Well it just so happens I’ve put together a little quiz to help you with that.
“Doing the work on my building blocks gave me knowledge and understanding of what underpins a good business. But more importantly it gave me the confidence to believe I can make it happen.”
JANET SMITH-HARRISON
HOW ACTUALLY CAN HELP
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YOUR FOUNDATIONS
You’ve done all the courses and workshops and downloaded all the freebies. But instead of feeling awesome, you’re overwhelmed, confused and your marketing STILL isn’t working!
Why? Well, most likely it’s because one or more of your building blocks – the foundation stones for your business and your marketing – aren’t as solid as they could be.
With this free quiz, you can work out which – if any – of your building blocks need work.
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BUILDING BLOCKS GUIDE
So you’ve worked out that one or more of your core building blocks needs some work? What’s next? Well, luckily we’ve got you covered !
Step one is to find out more and that’s where this guide comes in. Detailed within are each of the 12 Ps of the Actually Foundations framework with information about on a) why they are important b) the most common challenges people face and c) initial steps you can take to start shoring up these foundational building blocks.
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ACTUALLY® foundations
Our flagship training to get the building blocks in place that you need to underpin your business, enhance your impact and improve your marketing.
Actually® Foundations is our flagship training programme. Available as a self-directed, virtual programme – you can do the work at your own pace with a regular live Q&A with me to make sure you’re on track and get the help you need.
The new Foundations is ‘open access’ meaning you can get started on your journey and build your foundations of success at any time. Why not start now?
£495*
*Plus VAT at 20%.
“I was struggling with how to go about setting up my new business, didn’t really know where to start and there were so many ads telling you to do this and that, follow this model or that. Actually Foundations cut through all the noise and has provided me with a structure that I can use and revisit. It’s such a sound structure that I’ve also introduced my husband to it for his small business!”
JANET BEAUCHAMP
WHAT IF MY FOUNDATIONS ARE FINE?
If you've done the work on your foundational building blocks and things are moving in the right direction - that's brilliant. That's exactly what Foundations is designed to deliver.
But here's what most people discover next: having solid foundations doesn't mean the journey gets easier on its own. It means you're ready for the next challenge. Staying visible. Keeping momentum. Making decisions without a map. Doing it without feeling completely alone.
That's where Actually Momentum comes in.
Momentum is everything you need once your foundations are in place — the support, skills and planning to keep moving forward with confidence. Whether you need someone experienced in your corner on a regular basis, a specific skill to take your business to the next level, or the space to build a proper plan you actually believe in — Momentum is designed for exactly that moment.
Ready to find out what your business needs most right now?