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Managing the pressure
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Mental health and small businesses: the bigger picture
In the Business 111 Coffee Pod, Liz Barclay and Matthew Knight discuss the mental health challenges faced by small business owners, freelancers, and sole traders. Barclay, a freelancer herself, highlights the feelings of isolation and the difficulty in finding help. Knight, who runs Leapers.co, shares insights from his eight years of research into mental health issues for small business owners and freelancers. He emphasizes that issues such as isolation, late payments, and 'ghosting' by clients ...
What pressures are damaging small business mental health?
In the latest episode of the Business 111 Coffee Pod, the discussion focused on the changing workplace and its impact on the mental health of small business owners and freelancers. The guest, Matthew Knight, shared his insights from eight years of research in the small business sector. He highlighted the significant changes brought about by COVID-19, including shifts in work location, expectations, and availability. The pandemic also led to a drop in self-employment as people sought more stable,...
Taking care of yourself when business feels isolating
The video discusses the importance of mental health and well-being for small business owners, freelancers, and the self-employed. Matthew Knight from leapers.co.au emphasizes the need for employers to have a holistic strategy for taking care of all their workers, regardless of their employment contract. He suggests that treating self-employed individuals well not only benefits their mental health but also enhances productivity and commercial outcomes. However, he also warns of potential complica...
Coping mechanisms: the ABC approach
In the Business 111 Coffee Pod or Tea Break podcast, the focus is on the mental health of self-employed individuals, sole traders, freelancers, and small business owners. The guest, Matthew Knight, provides insights into the resources and support available for mental health issues. He emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, as everyone's situation is unique. Knight introduces the ABC of mental health for small businesses. 'A' stands for Awareness, which involves self-reflection o...
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