Julia Blake, Helping Businesses Grow

11/06/2026

Your June newsletter is here!

The longest day of the year is just around the corner - and this month's Happy Business Owner is all about using that extra light to see your business clearly.

We're talking about:

- Why so many business owners are feeling the strain right now (and why you're not alone)
- The quiet cost of systems that are only mostly working
- A real client story that might just inspire you
- Practical tips to help you feel calmer and more in control

It's your monthly dose of encouragement, clarity, and practical support - designed to help you do more of what you love 💛

Here’s the link: https://blakeconsultants.co.uk/TheJune2026HappyBusinessOwner 👆

04/06/2026

Capsule CRM won't fail you or your business.

But, there are two mistakes that could stop you getting the value you hoped for!

As Capsule CRM's first ever Gold Solutions Partner, I've seen many businesses transform the way they work with Capsule.

I've also seen businesses become frustrated because they're not seeing the benefits they expected.

The really interesting thing?

It's very, very rarely because of Capsule.

More often than not, it comes down to two common mistakes that are made right at the beginning!

The consequences can be significant:

- Incomplete data
- Missed follow-ups
- Opportunities slipping through the cracks
- Team members avoiding the CRM
- Business owners losing confidence in the system

The good news is that both mistakes are completely avoidable 😀

Get them right and Capsule becomes the central hub of your business, helping you:

- Stay organised
- Strengthen relationships
- Keep on top of opportunities
- Deliver consistently great service
- Do more of what you love!

This short video explains what these two mistakes are and, more importantly, how to avoid them.

Because the difference between a CRM that gathers dust and a CRM that transforms your business is often much smaller than you think 😀

How many systems have you stopped working because they didn't give you what you thought they would?

03/06/2026

Today I'll be choosing some new photos from the ones which the fabulous Bori Bojthe recently took of me!

Bori is such a good photographer - it's tough to not choose them all!

Here's one I took of her in action 😉

01/06/2026

1st of June already! Here's to a lovely month of being more joyful in our business, as well as non business, life 😊

28/05/2026

New Feature alert!

We now have Activity Goals and Task Goals in Capsule - and they are brilliant!

Often the results in business lag behind the "doing", so keeping track of what you do and analysing how well it's gone is key, more so now than ever!

Here's what they look like and how to set them up 😀

Business results often take time - but the actions that create them...

21/05/2026

Businesses can, understandably, obsess over winning opportunities, but rarely analyse the ones they lose!

This is a huge missed opportunity because hidden inside lost sales are patterns that can completely transform your sales process, messaging, pricing, customer journey and follow-up.

For example:

- Are people delaying decisions?
- Are oppoprtunies dropping off at certain stages?
- Are potential clients struggling to see your value?
- Is pricing genuinely the issue, or is something else going on?

When you consistently capture lost reasons inside your CRM, you stop relying on assumptions and start making calmer, more strategic business decisions.

I’ve written a new blog all about why this matters so much - especially in the current climate where many businesses are noticing slower decision-making and more cautious spending.

https://blakeconsultants.co.uk/capturing-lost-reasons-business-growth

Capsule CRM Julia Blake, Helping Businesses Grow

14/05/2026

The May Happy Business Owner is out!

Check it out for help to navigate what is a bit of a weird time for businesses!

Enjoy, and I hope you find it useful 😀



https://blakeconsultants.co.uk/The_May_2026_Happy_Business_Owner

11/05/2026

Are you noticing that potential clients seem a little more hesitant right now?

Longer decision times, more “let me think about it", more conversations that don’t quite move forward as quickly as they used to?

You’re not imagining it.

With rising costs, economic uncertainty, and constant noise in the media, many business owners are feeling more cautious about spending - especially on services. And that hesitation is having a ripple effect across so many service-based businesses.

But here’s the important thing: hesitant doesn’t mean “not interested.” ❤️

In my latest blog I explore:

✨ Why confidence feels lower right now
✨ What’s really happening behind the scenes for many business owners
✨ How this affects service-based businesses
✨ The mistakes businesses often make during uncertain times
✨ Practical ways to build trust, confidence, and stronger client relationships

If you’ve been feeling this shift in your business lately, I think this will really resonate with you 😊

Read the blog here: https://blakeconsultants.co.uk/why_business_owners_feel_more_hesitant_right_now_and_what_it_means_for_service_businesses

Capsule CRM

07/05/2026

Tags, DataTags and Custom Fields are, without doubt, the most important element of Capsule CRM to wrap your head around - which is why this video is really useful 😀

https://blakeconsultants.co.uk/How_to_Organise_CapsuleCRM_Properly_Tags_vs_DataTags_vs_CustomFields.

Tags, DataTags, Custom Fields… if those words make your brain quietly leave the room 😅 don’t worry - in this video I’m going to explain them simply, show yo...

29/04/2026

If you’re running your business from your inbox, spreadsheets, and a very busy brain you’re doing amazingly well 😀

But there is an easier way - a CRM (Contact Relationship Management system) is simply a place to:

- keep track of your contacts
- stay on top of conversations and follow-ups
- and have everything in one calm, organised space

And one of the nicest, simplest ones to get started with is Capsule CRM 😊

When Capsule is set up properly, something really special happens - it becomes like a clone of your best self, the version of you that:

- remembers to follow up
- stays organised
- keeps everything moving forward

And here’s something that you don't hear often and it's really important because we all have bad days - even on a bad day you can still have a productive day because your system is holding things together for you and reminding you to do the things that on a bad day you might not think to do 🤍

All of the above, and more, is why yesterday I have created a nice simply Capsule overview video because I want to share what it’s all about - in plain English, no jargon, no overwhelm!

In the video I go through how it all hangs together, what a CRM can actually do for you and how it can quietly take a lot of the mental load off your shoulders.

Because this isn’t about adding another system it’s about giving yourself more clarity, more confidence and most importantly more headspace to do more of what you love!

So if you’ve been thinking about getting yourself in a better place in your business then this is a lovely place to start 😊

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