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There are loads of reflection and planning tools around right now, journals, prompts, templates, apps but I still really like YearCompass for its simplicity.

It’s a free, easy-to-use booklet that guides you through reflecting on the year that’s been and intentionally shaping the year ahead, without the overwhelm or forced “new year, new me” energy.

If you’re in the mood for a bit of clarity rather than grand resolutions, it’s well worth an hour of your time:

YearCompass YearCompass | The booklet that helps close your year and plan the next one.

Need help with your Google Ads? Stacey is running a one-to-one workshop for small businesses.

Do you want to get real results from Google Ads without the overwhelm?

Join my “Google Ads Made Simple” one-to-one workshop on the 20th October at 12pm. Learn how to confidently set up search campaigns, choose the right keywords, write ads that convert, and optimise for real results - no jargon, just practical, actionable steps that work.

Learn more & book here: https://pledgeconsultancy.co.uk/online-workshops/google-ads-made-simple-setting-up-a-search-campaign/

Do you a Social Enterprise that might benefit from this 👇👇👇

Free 30-Min Google Ads Strategy Chat – Just for Social Enterprises

Curious about Google Ads? Already running campaigns but not sure they’re working as well as they could?

I offer two free 30-minute sessions each month for social enterprises to ask questions, explore ideas, or simply chat about what’s possible with Google Ads.

I’ve worked in digital advertising for over 20 years - mainly with small businesses and purpose-led organisations. I don’t pretend to know everything, but I’m always happy to share what I’ve learned, help you figure things out, or point you in the right direction if I don’t have the answer.

These sessions are:

✅ Free and friendly

✅ No account access required

✅ Open to any social enterprise - whether you’re using Google Ads or just exploring the idea

👉 Book a slot (two available per month, first come first served): https://calendly.com/pledgeconsultancy/free-google-ads-strategy-chat-for-social-enterprises?month=2025-07

I absolutely loved this podcast from The Freelance Lifestyle featuring Maggie Patterson! They discuss how it’s perfectly fine to remain a solo business owner. You don’t have to scale your business to earn £8 billion, have world domination plans, or dream of living in the Bahamas (although, I admit, that does sound appealing, though I’d miss the Devon countryside).

The main point is that not aspiring for those things doesn’t make you a failure as a business owner or as a person!

I’m perfectly happy with where my business is!

There I said it!

Podcast Archives - The Freelance Lifestyle | Emma Cossey - Freelance Coach The Freelancer's Teabreak is the short and sweet podcast for freelancers you can enjoy while you make a cuppa. Tips, tricks and chat about freelance life.