The bigger Clara James story

Dawn Strachan

Published on: 29/09/2026

If you'd asked me a year ago what Clara James was, I probably would have told you that it was a tutoring business. And it was... But I had lots of other ideas, but they felt like oddments The benefit of a great mentor they can see the bigger picture

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What would you do differently if you started tutoring again now?

Dawn Strachan

Published on: 22/09/2026

If I could turn back the clock to when I started tutoring, there would be so much that I would change. My belief in myself and what I was capable of, my dreams and aspirations. Also many practical bits that would have made the road so much easier!

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Stepping outside your comfort zone

Dawn Strachan

Published on: 01/09/2026

26 years ago I plucked up the courage to ask if I could volunteer in a local playgroup. Then from there my confidence grew and today I own a tutoring company which we are rolling out across the UK. I have achieved it by slowly pushing my self further

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Cheap marketing ideas I have used to grow Clara James Tutoring

Dawn Strachan

Published on: 12/08/2026

Over the years I have paid for mentors, attended courses and read hundreds of books about how to market my business. Some of the ideas have been gold dust. Some have just been just been wrong for my personality type and the business I want to grow

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