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Jane de Vos Blog Post: Business continuity and disaster planning

April 27, 2022

Business continuity & Disaster planning – 4 disaster recovery strategies...

Business continuity and disaster planning are maybe two of the least sexy, but most important activities you’ll undertake as a business owner. If you want to ensure your business has done all it can to minimize the impact of any disruption in the event of a disaster or emergency this blog is for you, so […]

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Jane de Vos Blog Post: Are you an expander or a container

April 12, 2022

Are you an Expander or a Container? How to find...

This might sound like an odd question, but hear me out. I have been working in and on behalf of business owners and their teams for many years now and there are two personality types that I see people fall into that, when working together, bring the most amazing results. I’m looking out for the […]

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Jane de Vos Blog Post: Operations consultant in your business

March 30, 2022

5 signs you need an operations consultant in your business

Has your day been filled with productivity? – the kind that lights you up and makes you feel energised about your business and your future? Are you happy that your team know what they are doing and confident they can handle any issues that come along today?   Or is it the complete opposite? Another […]

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March 1, 2022

Getting visible online – can your ideal customers see you?

2022 is my year to get visible online. If you’ve followed me for a while, you may be familiar with one of my favourite phrases – ‘’done is better than perfect’’. I have rolled it out on many occasions. It serves as the launchpad for many ideas I have for my business and pushes me […]

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February 15, 2022

Can having ‘too many’ ideas harm your business?

In today’s blog I’m running with a metaphor…   Imagine you want to grow a tree. First you plant the seed, then you spend time tending to the seed – giving it everything it needs to grow.   Everyday that you tend to the seed it grows – a little bit at a time. You […]

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February 1, 2022

5 rules for building a team in your business

I recently had an experience that had me feeling a little bit anxious. I was surprised, because I was doing something I had done plenty of times before. It was a task that consultants get asked to perform quite often but which most dislike with a passion – the dreaded team member review. Call me […]

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Invisible workload

January 19, 2022

The Invisible Workload – what it is and how to...

I saw a post on social media recently talking about the idea of the ‘invisible workload’ – the weight and responsibility of doing all of the thinking and planning for your daily life. This is referred to as the invisible workload, because even if you’re not the one doing everything, you might be the one […]

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Books on a shelf

December 14, 2021

5 Business Books to get you motivated and inspired for...

Hands up, where are my fellow bookworms? Ah, there you are!   You’ll know by now that reading a massive part of my life and I’m lucky to be in a position where I can take what I’ve read and put it into action. It can sound cheesy, but the truth is that some of […]

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Strategy planning

December 1, 2021

Strategy planning: why you need this in your business

‘’A goal without a plan is just a wish’’ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry   I love this quote. It so simply explains the change in perspective that takes place when you move your mindset from thinking to doing. It can be applied to something as simple as popping to the shops for a pint of milk, […]

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Networking event

November 11, 2021

how to make the most of face to face networking

I’m plotting out this blog from my seat at the 2021 Acumen Business Conference in Brighton and I am one of around 300 business delegates here to enjoy the return of this prestigious conference. Any other year this wouldn’t be a big deal, but today feels quite momentous as it’s the first large face to […]

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October isn’t just about Q4 planning — it’s October isn’t just about Q4 planning — it’s about designing 2026 from clarity, not chaos. 🎯
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The graveyard of abandoned systems is full of bril The graveyard of abandoned systems is full of brilliant ideas that ignored human nature. 🪦
Most systems fail because they’re not sustainable for how YOU work.
→ 7 priority levels
→ Color-coded categories
→ 15-step processes
→ Complex workflows
They look impressive.
They last a week. 😅
💡 The best system is the one you’ll actually use — not the one that looks good in a flowchart.
Design principles that work:
✨ Start with behavior, not tools
✨ Test for 3 weeks minimum
✨ Adjust or abandon if it doesn’t feel natural
✨ Simple beats sophisticated every time
Your systems should serve your brain, not fight it. 🧠
👉 What complex system could you simplify today?
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My elaborate project management confession: 😅 My elaborate project management confession: 😅
→ 7 priority levels
→ Color-coded categories
→ Complex workflows
→ Hours of setup time
Lasted: one week. 🤦‍♀️
Now, I use just 3 categories:
✅ Do today
✅ Do this week
✅ Someday maybe
That’s it.
No colors.
No complexity.
No mental energy drain.
And guess what?
It’s been working perfectly for 2 years. 🙌
Here’s what I learned:
✨ Sophistication is often the enemy of consistency.
🧠 The more complex your system, the more mental energy it requires.
The best systems are invisible.
They handle the routine so your brain can focus on the remarkable.
Simple beats sophisticated every time. ✨
What could you simplify today? 👇
#Simplicity #Productivity #SystemsDesign #EntrepreneurLife #WorkSmarter #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessSystems #WorkflowDesign #TimeManagement #Consistency #SmallBusiness #SustainableSuccess
My elaborate project management confession: 😅 My elaborate project management confession: 😅
→ 7 priority levels
→ Color-coded categories
→ Complex workflows
→ Hours of setup time
Lasted: one week. 🤦‍♀️
Now, I use just 3 categories:
✅ Do today
✅ Do this week
✅ Someday maybe
That’s it.
No colors.
No complexity.
No mental energy drain.
And guess what?
It’s been working perfectly for 2 years. 🙌
Here’s what I learned:
✨ Sophistication is often the enemy of consistency.
🧠 The more complex your system, the more mental energy it requires.
The best systems are invisible.
They handle the routine so your brain can focus on the remarkable.
Simple beats sophisticated every time. ✨
What could you simplify today? 👇
#Simplicity #Productivity #SystemsDesign #EntrepreneurLife #WorkSmarter #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessSystems #WorkflowDesign #TimeManagement #Consistency #SmallBusiness #SustainableSuccess
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You know that amazing system you built six months You know that amazing system you built six months ago?
The one you spent hours designing, documenting, and getting excited about?
The one that worked for three weeks… before disappearing into the graveyard of “good intentions”? 👀
Here’s the truth:
Most systems don’t fail because they’re bad.
They fail because they’re not built for you.
I used to think system failure was a willpower issue.
If I just tried harder or found the right tool, everything would stick.
But it’s not about willpower — it’s about alignment.
💡 Systems fail when they fight your natural patterns instead of working with them.
Now I plan around my energy, not against it:
✅ Deep work when I’m sharp
✅ Admin when I’m not
And suddenly… consistency became effortless.
Design for your worst day, not your best day.
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