When you're growing a business, it can feel very lonely and we can't succeed on our own.

Finding people who understand you, align with your values, share similar aspirations, but who are doing different things to you is an amazing way to find the support that every one of us needs, when we're working hard on building our businesses.

It can help you stay the course when you have the right people around you.

But where to find the right people? What sort of activities are best to participate in, to find your "tribe" (is it just me who gets the 'ick' from that word?!)?

Over 20 years in business, I've found that the most valuable way to connect and find people who are like-minded, when I'm busy, is to join specific communities where the values and focus of members are aligned with me.

Of course, I won't get along with everyone. There will be people who find me difficult to cope with, with my ADHD ways and very strong faith, but there are also lots of people who will really resonate with my...

Seeing as it's the night before we launch our new website and I'm likely to be up until gone 3am (as I have for the last two nights), I thought it would be nice to take a moment to stop designing on Canva and introduce myself!

Hi, I'm Nikki! CEO of The Inspire Network since the beginning of April 2020, I've been linked to the network for around 18 months. I am honestly so absolutely passionate about helping people to succeed in their goals to change their lives and those of their family. I'm a huge believer in the idea that business owners leave more than just a financial legacy for the future. Watching my dad run his own architectural firm as a child, I was always in awe of the way he was able to be the boss! Often accused by my siblings of being a "bossy boots", I suppose I showed leadership qualities from an early age, just like him!

And here I am, approaching half-way to 70, and I find myself the CEO of a women's network with ELEVEN THOUSAND WOMEN to take care of. I love the...