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Ellie McBride Ellie McBride

A Practical Guide to a Tidy Gmail Inbox

I’m walking you through the practical, no-nonsense methods I use for myself and my clients to create a tidy, manageable inbox. Forget the stress of "inbox zero", this is about building a sustainable system that works for your brain and your business.

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Ellie McBride Ellie McBride

From Burnout to Business Wins: My Quarterly Check-In

I share the latest happenings in my life and business, including the launch of my newly updated website with exciting new services and ongoing experiments with a quiz freebie. I’m also sharing about my burnout recently and personal updates, including my puppy, Guinness!

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7 Types of Freedom I Get from Having Systems in My Small Business

Systems bring freedom to my small business this year and every year.

I’m all about how systems allow me to have time savings, client relationships, flexibility, peace of mind, handling life's curveballs, mid-day flexibility, and the freedom to do nothing. I delve into how systems can bring freedom to my small business in 2025.

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Simplified Systems, About Ellie Ellie McBride Simplified Systems, About Ellie Ellie McBride

Our Ultimate Tech Stack: 17 Tools for a Streamlined, Simple Business

When it comes to running an efficient and simple business, using the right tools can save you endless hours and headaches. Whether you’re setting up a brand-new business or ready to streamline your existing one, this is the list of software and tools my team and I couldn't live without here at Calibrated Concepts, plus a few that we recommend to loads of our clients.

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