What a 600-Square-Foot Flat in Scotland Taught Me About Running a Better Business

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Written By Cathy Johnson

We arrived at our “Wee Hoose 2” last night and I'm getting set up for 6 weeks here. That means organizing — closet, bathroom, kitchen, and workspace! We have a TINY one-bedroom apartment (flat) of about 600 square feet, so organization is critical.

When every drawer, shelf, and corner matters, you quickly realize something important: everything must have a purpose and a place.

And it got me thinking…

What about you — and organizing your business for high performance without the chaos of disorganization?

So many entrepreneurs I meet are incredibly talented, passionate, and driven. But behind the scenes? Their business systems, priorities, and offers are scattered. When that happens, you spend more time reacting than leading.

Just like in a small flat, your business runs best when there is clarity, structure, and intentional use of space and energy.

Here are three simple ways to bring order back to your business.

1. Clear the Clutter

If your closet is overflowing, you can’t see what you actually want to wear. The same is true in business.

Too many offers, platforms, ideas, or half-finished projects create mental clutter. Take time to ask yourself:

What actually aligns with my values, vision, and purpose right now?

Not everything needs to stay.

2. Give Everything a “Home”

In our little flat, every item has a place. And if I don’t make the time to put things away, the whole space feels chaotic.

Your business needs the same structure:

  • A clear calendar rhythm

  • A simple marketing plan

  • Defined offers and client pathways

When everything has a home, you stop wasting energy trying to remember what goes where.

3. Focus on What Moves the Needle

In a small space, only the essentials stay.

In business, the same rule applies. High-performing entrepreneurs focus on the few things that actually drive growth — serving clients well, building relationships, and communicating their message clearly.

Not the busywork.

Whether you're organizing a tiny apartment in Scotland or your growing business back home, the principle is the same:

Clarity creates calm.
Structure creates momentum.

And when your business is aligned and organized, success feels less like hustle… and more like flow.

So tell me — what’s one thing in your business that needs a better “home” right now? ✨ '

Cathy Johnson

Cathy (Alessandra) Johnson, also known as The YES I CAN Coach, is a Certified Life Coach and a dynamic, innovative woman who inspires women in the US and abroad into action. An entrepreneur for over 30+ years, Cathy has owned and published two magazines and has multiple best-selling books on Amazon with her third, Dare to Be You: You Were Born to Be Brave, Bold and Fabulous, released in the fall of 2019 and latest compilation book, YES YOU CAN, also on Amazon. She coaches entrepreneurs around the world using her signature YES Method tm.

Cathy is the CEO of YES I CAN Living and has been featured on CBS.com, career-intelligence.com and KFWB news radio in Los Angeles among others. She was nominated for the Los Angeles Business Journal “Women Making a Difference” award and others as well as receiving the President’s Call to Service Life-Time Achievement award for her philanthropic work. She is a Certified Life Coach but more importantly, she has "been there”, “done that" and “walks her talk”. Her stories of challenge to celebration and struggle to success along with her implementable tips, tools and proven strategies will inspire you and/or your audience to say YES I CAN to creating a life they love.

Cathy is a Certified Life Coach who works with women ready for transformation in their personal and professional life. Using the YES I CAN tools, your fear of “no i can’t” will become, “YES I DID”!

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