Hiring someone can make your business more joyful, more profitable, more easy to run. And sometimes it can soak your profit without creating any extra revenue. And the advice so often is to hire before you're ready - but what does that even mean? How do you know when you're almost ready (and therefore ready)?! This episode looks at six signs you might need to hire someone and three reasons why you should hold off.

Key Points:

• Something essential is slipping (2:12)
• A defined set of responsibilities have evolved (3:08)
• You hate it or can't do it (4:39)
• You're overwhelmed (6:06)
• You're turning away or not going after new business (7:22)
• Your long-term plan does not involve day-to-day management (8:48)
• 3 Reasons not to hire (10:08)

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Strategic messaging workbook - Clear messaging is the foundation of your entire communications and marketing strategy. Use this workbook to build that messaging on your goals so that you create a powerful positioning tool for your business. https://www.janicefogarty.com/dont-waste-your-breath-get-your-best-message-across

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This episode is a look back at the top solo and interview episodes of 2022, plus my struggles and plans for my business. I open up a bit more about the struggles of adjusting, expansion and accepting a job. It's not my usual scripted episode, it's a talk about the muddle of life when you run a business.

Do you need a space to create your content? Ever wish you had access to a built in editor, proofreader, strategist? Clear an hour and half from your calendar on January 28, 2023 and let's get get 'er done! For more details, head to my website: janicefogarty.com/content-creation-workshop

Top 3 downloaded solo episodes:

• 3 Media Relations Tips You Need to Know
• 1 Fix for my 3 Rookie Mistakes
• How Neurodivergence Affected my Career Choice

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A look ahead at 2023 - the trends and ideas that you need to consider when it comes to creating your reputation and your content. Although, to be honest, I don't consider all of these to be "trends" that will pass, many of these concepts should be mainstays of your business practise, no matter how big or small you are. Each concept is followed by steps you can take to incorporate the concept with a minimum of fuss.

Key Points:

• Keep it Short and Simple (2:38)
• Use Audio and Video (3:56)
• Privacy: This is not a trend! (5:40)
• Artificial Intelligence: Algorithms, Notion, Chatbots (6:50)
• Influencers (10:37)
• Personalization (12:21)
• Exclusivity (14:06)
• Accessibility (16:47)
• Bonus: Consistency (18:50)

Also mentioned:

• Nail your messaging: janicefogarty.com/dont-waste-your-breath-get-your-best-message-across
• shows.acast.com/connections-coffee-confidence/episodes/avoid-this-scuzzy-email-email-practise
• shows.acast.com/connections-coffee-confidence/episodes/5-quick-ways-to-make-more-accessible-content
• Create Your Social Media Content Strategy Bundle: www.janicefogarty.com/create-your-social-media-content-strategy

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