Phoebe Dodds never had the original intention of becoming an entrepreneur or starting her own one person business. Today, she the successful owner of Buro155 a marketing consultancy that specialises in helping brands reach new audience via content. Ellen Donnelly sits down to join the dots looking back on her career, discussing how she gets new clients despite never selling her services, how taking a few risks can really pay off and how she intends to scale further, despite having a full roster of clients.

Every solopreneur wants to enjoy more success in their one person business. The most common barrier to success isn’t a tool, technique or strategy - it is in fact your mindset. Learning to hone your mindset to be positive, proactive and resilient is one of the most powerful things you can do to ensure you always make progress. In this article discover what the top three mental models are that keep you playing small and how to overcome them. Written by Ellen Donnelly Startup Coach UK

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Starting a business in the middle of a pandemic may seem like a risky move, but as you’ll discover in this episode, riskier still was to not take the opportunity when it arose. Meet Alexandra Allen, a course creator and project manager who build a successful one person business around her interest in personal development and her unique skill. She sits down with Ellen Donnelly, startup coach uk, to discuss all things personal branding, marketing, client acquisition and building a business that lasts.

In three years of running The Ask, startup coach Ellen Donnelly has amassed over 100 pieces of unique content, geared towards helping people launch and grow their own one person business. Click here for the top ten most popular articles and find the answers to your most pressing business questions.

Starting as a performer and singer, Emily Claire Hughes now runs a successful one person marketing agency. From breaking out of the performing arts, to landing her first client, to discovering her niche and identifying her Unique Contribution, this varied conversation is a fascinating insight into how even the most ‘unusual’ talents can be leveraged to build a successful business that stands out.

Naming your business is one of the biggest hurdles single person business owners in the early stages of business building. What if you get it wrong? What if you don’t like it in time? Read on for advice from startup coach Ellen Donnelly on how to name your business and get it right.

Welcome to The Ask 3.0. The story behind the rebrand. If you’re starting a new brand from scratch, or considering revamping the one you have, you’ll find a blow by blow account of The Ask’s recent rebrand. Find insights, advice and support to help you make the best decision possible.

The Ask’s 3rd birthday, ten years since graduation and another trip around the sun calls for reflections and lessons from founder Ellen Donnelly. Thought-provoking and inspiring, no matter where you are in your own journey.

Have you been running a business on your own and struggling to see the results you’re looking for? Get access to the recording of our live Masterclass on uncovering your business blind spots and find out exactly what is preventing you from reaching your goals.

In the second interview in our brand new series you’ll learn how Simon went from Chief of Staff, to startup strategist and storyteller. Discover how he managed to get off the corporate ladder to make six figures solo, and the two key pieces of advice he has for others looking to do the same.

Have you ever wanted to explore under the hood of successful businesses run by a single person? Watch the first of our new interview series that dives into how one person businesses operate and teases out important lessons you can apply to your own journey.

Writing is a fundamental skill for any one person business owner. Why? Because writing is a low-lift and elegant channel to share your ideas and connect with your ideal clients. But what to write about? This post dives into three strategies to help you come up with great ideas every time.