Author Archives: leanne

I have spent a lot of time this week thinking about two concepts – gratitude and learning. I don’t think we usually put these two topics together, but I have realised that we can’t have one without the other. This … Continue reading →

Most people know the Billie Goat story. I started making soap in the kitchen for my son Liam to help soothe his eczema. Over time, and after making many many terrible bars of soap – I finally developed a recipe … Continue reading →

I was reading a website from the UK yesterday where the business consultant was offering courses to train business owners to have passion about their business.   Seems to me, this is the one area that you cannot train people … Continue reading →

After visiting my parent’s home on the weekend, I pinched a bunch of daisies from mum’s garden to plant at my own place. I’ve had them in a vase in the kitchen ever since, and am fascinated by them. I … Continue reading →

I love doing presentations because it allows me to connect with everyone in the room on a personal level whether there are 500 people present or only 10. I have noticed lately that when I am invited to do a … Continue reading →

In my former corporate life, I held several senior postions working for organisations in Human Resources. Nobody has heard the corporate line “people are our most valuable resource” more than I have! However, now that I am a small business … Continue reading →

Hi All, Today I wanted to talk about passion. Not the steamy kind that would probably make me blush, but rather the business kind that keeps you going when times are tough. I often have people tell me that when … Continue reading →

Hi everyone, Welcome to my new blog! I am often asked about my experience building Billie Goat Soap, and I thought a blog was the best way to share my story so far. I’ve often followed blogs of entrepreneurs only … Continue reading →