Some days I write about business, entrepreneurship and marketing, other days it’s all about dating, parenting and whatever random rants are swirling round in my head
Please Do Not Virtue Signal About Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental health is a lifelong thing. It’s not just for Christmas or an awareness week in May. It’s like a puppy. A pain in the arse but you’re stuck with it
Samantha Martin
Yes, that's me! The one with the Mickey Ears
Hi, I’m Samantha and welcome to my blog. I don’t just talk about business. From food to fashion, relationships, random stuff and grown-up life in general. And obviously the business stuff too…
What Are You Really Missing During Lockdown?
Sex, drugs and rock n roll or just a KFC. Who and what are you really missing during lockdown? Or who and what are you not missing at all?
Marketing Your Business During The Covid Crisis
Business life is tough at the moment, but you can survive this lockdown and still find ways to market your business. You just need to change your approach
Sex, Snacks and Social Distancing – Surviving Lockdown
Surviving lockdown is tough for everyone but it doesn’t mean to say it also has to be a horrible time. It can be fun, productive or even just relaxing
It’s Like Fast Food Romance
Forgive me, reader, I left you hanging mid dating disaster tales and now I feel like dating is more like ordering pizza for fast food romance!
Dear Anxiety. I Need To Break Up With You
Dating with anxiety is a nightmare. Some make it their life ambition to be somebody else’s trigger. I told my anxiety we need to break up
Is Friends With Benefits OK?
In the world of dating many people don’t know what it is they want from all their swiping. Do they want a relationship or just a friend with benefits?
A Million Reasons Your Tinder Date Isn’t Genuine
I can safely say I will never, ever be online dating ever again. It’s awful. Soul destroying. And the guys I’ve encountered have been far from genuine
Sorry Really Is The Hardest Word
Lads, we need to talk about your inability to say sorry and the absolute dick move that it is. It really isn’t that difficult and goes a long way
Swipe Right! Think I’ll Swipe Left Thanks
I’ve never used a dating app in my life until this week and quite honestly I think I’ll just swipe left and stay single because you know it won’t end well
To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before
When it comes to ex boys I’ve loved before there are the good, the bad and then there’s the one that got away. It’s time I told others what they mean to me
5 Ways To Spring Clean Your Business
It’s time to give your business a Spring clean and a bit of tender loving care. Spring is the ideal time to give all the dark corners of your business the once over.
The Top 3 Strategies To Grow Your Business
The strategies you use to grow your business should not be based upon trends as they can change quicker than the wind. Especially social media trends!
Why Micro Biz Matters
The Micro Business is on the rise in the UK and with changes to how we work, it looks set to increase year on year. So why does Micro Biz Matter?
I’m The World’s Worst Blogger / The One In Which I Nearly Died
I thought I’d make this Christmas truly memorable and nearly die. Yep I actually nearly died. Talk about dramatic! Oh and I made a few decisions as well
What Is Work Life Balance?
Have you ever been told that you work too much? Do you feel that it is not really work because you enjoy it? Is there such a thing as work-life balance?
How To Be Original
How original is your content? You may think that everything has been done and nothing is original. But there are still ways to be original and unique
The Art Of Social Sharing
It’s all well and good sharing loads of content on social media because you think sharing is caring. But there is an art to social sharing.
How To Help A Small Business
How can you support the small businesses of your friends and family without even buying from them? Here are 5 tips for helping them out and showing support
How to Deal With A 7 Year Itch
This week I was reminded that I’ve now been self-employed for 7 years. It made me re-evaluate what I do and my income streams and how I can grow more
How To Get Over Yourself
At some point on your business journey, you are going to come to the realisation that it’s not all about you and have to have to get over yourself
Why Employee Engagement, Retention And Reward Is Important
Many employers think that employee reward is basically not firing them. But in times of lower job security, employees look at other rewards and benefits now
How To Start A Business From Scratch
Starting a business is really exciting. But starting a business is also really hard work. Here are my 6 tips to help you start a business from scratch.
Stop Trying To Pursue Your One Passion
Do you have to have just one passion in life to discover what your purpose is? What if you decide you don’t like that passion anymore?
Hotel Football Summer Football Camp
The first Summer Football Camp kicks off at Hotel Football in Manchester on July 30th and I went to take a look at what the kids would be getting up to
Don’t Let Other People’s Jealousy Hold You Back
Not everyone will be happy with your success. Some people will be overcome with jealousy. Don’t let other people’s jealousy hold you back!
How To Deal With Difficult Clients
Unfortunately, at some point, you are going to encounter a difficult client. Or just a really bad client. Here are 3 tips for dealing with difficult clients
How To Deal With Business Stress
A stressful day at work is the worst! A stressful day when it’s your own business is the absolute worst! Here are my 5 tips for dealing with business stress
How To Hold Yourself Accountable
Telling yourself that you are going to do something doesn’t really hold you accountable. So how do you hold yourself accountable for achieving your goals?
How To Nail Your Niche
Are you focusing too much on your niche being a person or are you looking at the problems you can solve within a niche to nail your niche?
What Content Should You Create For Social Media
Are you creating content that’s relevant to your audience? Or content that you like to create for yourself? First you need to understand your customer