This is a refreshing guide for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to work smarter, not harder. The author's conversational and down-to-earth approach challenges traditional business norms, showing us that success doesn't have to be complicated or overwhelming. Whether you're dreaming of more freedom, flexibility, or a sense of purpose, this book will inspire you to build a business that aligns with your passions and values, making work a joyful journey toward a life well-lived.

A comfortable enjoyable book that opened eyes on business ventures for someone looking to live a quiet life (aka me!) will refer back to this regularly I am sure!

This is a soft book with kind wisdom for the entrepreneur journey. It is a testament to the fact that as business owners, we get to create exactly the kind of business we like. This is so easy to forget in the hustle and bustle, and the busy-ness of business.

A good reminder, gentle guidance, and insight into the brain of someone who has a lot of it figured out. In a world that keeps telling us to go bigger, it’s the reassurance that being okay with having less is also worthwhile.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy in exchange for an honest review. I deeply loved this book.

More than a how-to run a simple business book, this one looks at the philosophy of running a simple business, gives you things to consider, and turns a lot of the usual business advice on its head. If you’ve ever been even mildly curious about starting your own business, but just can’t jive with the hustle and grind culture, you may enjoy this book.

A very positive and inspiring book.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

What a beautiful, inspirational, and freeing book! From the first pages with the manifesto straight through the practical information I was enthralled and inspired. So great!

This book is a loving encouragement to do business in your own way. Lucy Fuggle guides you to look less around at how things should be, and more inward to discover how your company fits your own situation. Whichever way you want to dream and do, it is possible.

This book provides you with simple guidelines. Each chapter has its own questions for you to answer and work out yourself. The book concludes with a practical step-by-step plan.

The writing style is wonderfully light and open, Lucy shares honest stories about her choices and decisions in her entrepreneurial journey.

Thanks to NetGalley for the review copy. Totally loved reading this one!

I thought this was a great business book. It teaches you how to work smarter not harder. Lots of great tips and advice for people of all ages in the business world. Looking forward to acquiring this for our entrepreneurial/business section.



What is the point of working for yourself if not to work less and live more?

Being a business owner can be your road to ownership of your time, location, creativity, and peace of mind. But you need to design your work that way – and protect it.

The usual business advice makes it seem like you need a budget for ads and a social media strategist and a fancy website.

But all your business has to do is solve a problem with an offer. You share what you know and give people a way to pay you. That's it. No headaches. No big marketing budgets.

This book is about asking what it would look like if it were easy. What would it look like if you designed your business around the life you dream of leading?

This book is part self-help book, part business book. The author outlines the reflections the a reader should take to consider what to do as a business and to quit their day job. It was a bit too self-helpy for my liking, I was expecting a bit more of a business book based off the title (for example, how to think of a possible business and how to get it off the ground). In all, it felt a bit vague for my liking.