How to Navigate Challenges: Small Business Ownership

It's 3 a.m. and you're still crunching numbers, creating your next marketing campaign, or fixing a sudden error on your website. Small business owners are the passionate, tireless souls, wearing a hundred hats and putting out fires daily. But sometimes, the challenges pile up, and it starts feeling less like riding the waves and more like sinking in quicksand.

Navigating business is a rollercoaster ride. There are exhilarating highs and gut-wrenching, soul-crushing lows, and often, we forget to look after the person who's steering the ship: ourselves. Here is some support for you: NewAccess for Small Business Owners - a free program by BeyondBlue, designed specifically to help business owners keep your mental health in check.

This isn't about being “strong” or “tough”. It's about having the tools to cope with the stress and anxiety that come with running a business. BeyondBlue gets it. They know that struggles are unique. They understand that every business is different and offer a personalised approach to address mental health concerns.

The NewAccess program isn't about some generic advice; it's about creating a game plan tailored for you. Their coaches - many of whom have run small businesses themselves - are there for you, offering friendly, confidential support. Over six sessions, you'll work with them to set achievable goals, learn practical skills to tackle stress, and stay on the path of mental well-being.

Remember, it's okay not to be okay. And it's even more okay to seek help. Looking after your mental health is as important as keeping your business thriving.

Don’t put it off any longer. It’s free of charge and no GP referral is needed.