Fusion Insights
Weekly business strategies from Jen Blandos, Founder & CEO of Female Fusion
Fusion Insights is your go-to email for smart, practical advice to grow and run a better business. Each week, you'll get tools, strategies, and insights that save time, spark ideas, and help you make informed decisions.Â
What you’ll find inside:
- Clear strategies for starting and scaling
- Smart use of digital tools and automation
- Business trends and global opportunities
- Straightforward leadership advice for modern business owners
One email a week. Direct. Useful. Worth opening.
Will Your Business Idea Make You Money - or Cost You?
Rushing to build a business? That’s how most fail.If you’re thinking of starting a business, or struggling to get the results you want, it’s time to pause and focus on what matters most.Here are 5 steps to ensure your business idea can succeed:1/ Conduct Market Research↳ Talk to your target audie...
by Jen Blandos —
May 01, 2025
Your Strategic Map for Business Development
Many founders have ambition but no strategy.This roadmap makes it simple:
Based on the strategic map shown above in the image:
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1. Foundations:Test with real customers, pick your structure, secure funding.
2. Market:Define ideal customers, analyse competition, nail your pricing.
3. Early Stage ...
by Jen Blandos —
May 01, 2025
13 Signs You're Ready to Build Your Dream Business
Dreading work every day?These 13 signs say you're ready for more.1/ Your Team Lacks DirectionWhen you're chasing managers for decisions and no one knows the project goals, it might be time to lead yourself.2/ Gossip Runs WildWhen toxic culture spreads through whispers, ask yourself if it's time t...
by Jen Blandos —
May 01, 2025
Are You Charging for What You're Worth?
Your skills have value.
Let your prices show it.
One of the biggest challenges professionals face is pricing their services to reflect the true value they bring. Too often, we undercharge, worried about losing clients or doubting if we’re "worth" premium rates. But here’s the truth: if you’re an ...
by Jen Blandos —
May 01, 2025
Lead Like Branson: 5 Strategies for Cool, Bold Leadership
I spent 5 days with Richard Branson.
It changed how I lead forever.
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Leadership advice is everywhere.
But what actually works?
And which leaders should we learn from?Earlier this year, I had the privilege to see Richard Branson’s leadership up close. Spending five days on Necker Island, I discov...
by Jen Blandos —
May 01, 2025
Dream Big, Start Small
Every big brand you admire started as a small business.
Here’s your guide to launching yours.
Once you have the right steps and the determination to stay consistent, reaching 6-figures becomes much more achievable.
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Here’s a simple 10-step roadmap to help you get started:
Define your business i...
by Jen Blandos —
May 01, 2025
8 Ways to Get Better Results with Less Effort
What if doing less today…Delivered bigger results tomorrow?It might sound crazy, but doing less can actually help you achieve more.Sometimes we’re so focused on chasing the next goal that we fill our days with too much of the wrong things.This is where the 80-20 Rule (also called the Pareto Princ...
by Jen Blandos —
May 01, 2025
20 Business Killing Mistakes to Avoid
Not making the money you want?
These 20 mistakes explain why.
I’ve been hearing from small business owners who are frustrated their business isn’t generating the money they want. When we dig deeper, it’s almost always one of these 20 key issues holding them back.
If your business feels stuck, it’...
by Jen Blandos —
May 01, 2025
If You Feel Undervalued, Maybe You're in the Wrong Place
You’re not paid what you’re worth.
You’re paid what your environment allows.
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Think of it this way, a bottle of water costs:
50 cents at a supermarket
$2 at a café
$5 at the beach
$10 at a concert
$15 in a luxury hotel
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Same water. Same bottle.
The environment is what changes the price.
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If ...
by Jen Blandos —
May 01, 2025