Although I run an online business, I’m still a little old school. This means I like to have a paper planner in addition to my online calendar. The reasoning is simple – I move really fast and sometimes I just need a place to jot notes down very quickly. Of course, your need for a […]
Although I’m a member of a co-working space I love, I still work from home quite a bit. In the past, there were a lot of people living under one roof which caused me to have to find ways to stay focused. Now, I only have a roommate and a designated workspace, but I still […]
The only constant in life is change. This is also true for business. As a business owner, you will likely have to learn how to pivot when challenges present themselves. If the word “pivot” sounds familiar, it’s because it’s used quite a bit in entrepreneurial spaces. It’s the act of knowing when to change things […]
The ability to grow your business is what will make it break it. Often times, this looks like being consistent with certain tasks. These tasks are usually those that keep eyeballs on you while also getting you paid. The problem is many beginning business owners don’t know what that means. Many also fall into a false […]
I recently got invited to a business retreat that is taking place later this year. While I’ve always attended conferences, business retreats are new for me. However, I now make it a point to attend one at least once a year. The problem is you need to make the time for one. Business retreats are […]
If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you’re probably extremely busy. Heck, you don’t even need to be an entrepreneur to be busy, you just need to be a human in the 21st century. Between work obligations, families and other priorities, finding the time to work out seems impossible. That being said, we all still have this […]
Earlier in the year, I experienced one setback after another in my business and my personal life. It was so bad I decided to take a two-week break where I only did the bare minimum for my business. Of course, I eventually had to snap out of this and get back to work. If you’re […]
While teaching a class for my group coaching students, the subject of a blog editorial calendar came up. Many of the students are interested in increasing their visibility online and at the end of the day that requires content. That also means they need to stay organized and consistent. I decided to create and share […]
I often get asked how I am able to get so much work done in short amounts of time. A big part of it is that I absolutely love what I do for a living, but I hear plenty of other people do as well and they still can’t concentrate. And so, the real question […]
As a business owner, time is the most valuable thing you have. I find that when business owners finally understand this, they actually start making some money. The reason is that they learn to set boundaries and command respect. You can do this too when you learn how to protect your time. How People Waste […]
Amanda Abella
Amanda is a best-selling author of "Make Money Your Honey", a book that helps freelancers and business owners understand their relationship with money and how to make it more productive. She's driven by helping others live the most productive and fruitful way possible.