True alchemy was never a business, but a genuine opus to be achieved by quiet, self-sacrificing work. ~ Carl Jung
Inspiration & practical advice to see your business flourish.
The life spent in doing what you love is a different life indeed from putting yourself out for hire to the highest bidder. - Laurence Boldt
Boosting Your Business retreats are suitable for:
Those in need of inspiration and fresh perspective to find greater opportunities for their business
People wanting to identify and examine their target market as well as find their point of distinction
Those wanting practical help with marketing, including auditing existing efforts
People who can benefit from having a detailed business plan and determining what to focus on and what to outsource
Kinaesthetic learners
Small Business Course
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The Surrounds
Work inside or take time outside in the elements to soak in birdsong and nature
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The Space
A tranquil, restful space with bushland views and access to starry skies
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Local Walks
Chase waterfalls after dark on a local spectacular floodlit night walk in Katoomba
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Local Waterfalls
Our retreat centre is within walking distance of healing Mini Ha Ha waterfall
Business Development Course
Testimonial
“After taking part in the Writes of passage 'Birth your Business' retreat in the lovely setting of Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, I can't speak highly enough of Marcus and his program. I was so impressed and grateful to Marcus for his thorough mentorship as he offers a fountain of experience and information about getting your business off the ground and into the digital world. If you have a business idea that you would like to share with the world but are confused about how to get started than this is the program you need to take.”
~ Anthony Maraca
Grow Your Business Retreat
Program Outline
Day One
Morning Sessions 9:30am - 12:30pm
Our first session involves exploring key concepts of digital marketing, surveying the current landscape for businesses and looking at the most effective marketing strategies.
The following session covers best practices of design and layout when it comes to marketing your brand digitally. It also covers having an online store.
Lunch 12:30pm
Afternoon Sessions 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Determining how people will find your products or services is one of the most fundamental areas to master if you want to see your business thrive. We will delve into this in great detail during our third session.
The final focus of day one will revolve around social media channels and determining which channels best showcase your business and how to drive more traffic to your sites.
Waterfall Walk (Optional) 4:00 - 6:00pm
There is an optional waterfall walk for you to do at the end of the day. Exercise and time in nature allows you time to contemplate the days’ learnings.
Another option is to take part in a stand up paddleboarding session or mountain bike ride (weather permitting).
Dinner 6:30 - 7:30pm
Enjoy a home cooked, organic meal or travel out to try one of Katoomba’s local dining facilities.
Evening (Optional) 7:30pm onwards
There are a range of optional evening activities for you to enjoy, such as listening to or reading poetry, life stories, or enjoying a thought-provoking film or inspiring documentary. Other options include self-guided meditation and yoga.
Day Two
Breakfast 8:30am
Enjoy a homemade breakfast, tea or coffee on the verandah whilst the kookaburras and other local birds sing.
Morning Sessions 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ranking highly in Google search results is arguably the most effective way to see your business flourish. We will delve into the factors which make up search results and create a plan to help your rankings climb.
This session looks at optimising your digital marketing pages and learning how to promote your products and services.
Lunch 12:30pm
Afternoon Session 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Monitoring your marketing efforts is essential if you desire to see your business expand. You will learn how to analyse marketing data in order to tweak your approach.
Our final session will explore the technical aspects of a website and help you formulate a plan going forward.
Cost: $590 for a 2 day small business course *$50 discount on a weekday retreat.
Inclusions: Our art and wellness retreats include accommodation, meals, workbooks, counselling and activities.
Optional session of bibliotherapy. Learn more about our bibliotherapy service.
Location: Katoomba, Blue Mountains NSW.
Finding Greater Autonomy & Authenticity
The level of engagement or passion we feel toward our job should always be our core consideration when it comes to our work. Ultimately, however, financial compensation is also important. No matter how much we may adore what we do for work, if we have to do it 80 hours a week to survive we are going to burn out. Passion and practicality is the goal.
Population growth, globalisation, increasing mechanisation and bottom line driven economies are just a few reasons that wage growth has been flat for so many years now, with little change in sight.
While visiting New Zealand I read a business report, which stated that the number of people in permanent employment remained flat that year, while the figures for self-employment had doubled.
While an employee might love their work, many feel stifled by having to fulfil the dictates of a boss rather than freely choose where to direct their energy.
In one news article, it was claimed that around 50% of Americans either work independently or have worked independently. It went on to say that this would only increase in the future.
MBO Partners is an American company that offers management services for independent professionals. They carried out a survey of independent workers and found that 71% were highly satisfied with their jobs - a significantly higher proportion than employed workers (around 20%). The survey revealed the key motivator for becoming independent was to “Do what I love.”
Be The Change
I have learned that we can channel our deepest creative impulses in loving ways toward fulfilling our higher purposes, and help evolve the world to a better place.
― John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods
The majority of people are recognising that the old paradigm of business as usual only leads to the destruction of our species.
Change is occurring within the existing model from conscious capitalists such as John Mackey or Richard Florida (who aptly titled his book how The Great Reset Will Change the Way We Live and Work), journalists such as Anand Giridharadas and a host of change agents that have been dubbed cultural creatives.
Documentaries such as The New Corporation, Cultural Creatives and Capital in the Twenty-First Century are replete with stories of resistance and change from around the world.
Channelling your skills and passions into your own business is not just great for your wellbeing and contentment, it can provide an opportunity to create a more sustainable and better world.
Blue Mountains Retreats
“Great things are done when people and mountains meet;
this is not done by jostling in the street.”
- William Blake
Take in a local stargazing tour at night
Rejuvenate in the Blue Mountains natural wonders
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