Being an entrepreneur isn’t for the faint of heart. While it’s true that there’s some luck involved, not only do you need a big idea, you also have to have the courage and tenacity to see it through. As a result, this means putting in long days for little to show for it. It’s because […]
Marketing is an endless battle trying to win over new customers to give your brand a try. But, for new businesses especially, marketing is how you get the word out about your products and services to close those first sales. There are several tried and true marketing approaches that you can and should try. However, […]
Being a leader typically means giving time to your team. But, what is the right amount of time? As businesses grow, they develop a system for keeping schedules (mostly) organized. Here are some helpful tips to ensure that your time stays in order. Use your calendar as a time-saving and efficiency tool. These suggestions will […]
It wasn’t all that long ago that the term “work-life balance” was all the rage. But, how exactly did the business world view the concept? For many, it’s recognizing that an employee’s work experience is only one aspect of their lives? The other consisted of family, friends, hobbies, and overall health. The objective of work-life […]
They are everywhere. Time wasters. Chronological cat burglars. Minute moochers. Is there any way to stop them? You bet your sundial there is! There are chronological criminals among us. So here is some lighthearted advice to take or not as you see fit. Time is an interesting concept. Babies don’t know anything about it. Children […]
Chances are, your full-time job isn’t your actual passion. Of course, you’ll do something tolerable to pay the bills, but your nine-to-five probably isn’t the highlight of your daily life. Some people get lucky, but most wish that they truly loved enough to make a liveable income. The truth is that not every passion can […]
Having habits and routines are essential aspects of our everyday lives. Whether you want to meet a goal, be more productive, or live a more balanced life, habits are those small changes that can add up to significant results over time. One of my favorite books, Atomic Habits by James Clear, talks about how developing […]
It’s never too early to start planning for retirement! In fact, it’s encouraged to begin planning for the day you retire as early as possible. The sooner you begin planning for retirement, the more contributions you can make to ultimately live out your dream. It’s also ok to realize that it’s not too late to […]
Follow the TEA method to set yourself up for success. When we met new people in person, we’d connect through things like a handshake, a smile, and enthusiastic energy. When video calls became the norm, everything that once felt natural in person had to be translated to the virtual world and it felt, well, unnatural. […]
It’s officially the spooky season! Halloween — what a fantastic holiday! Halloween is one of the most fun and funniest holidays of the year. There are haunted houses to explore, candy to consume, and endless zombie movies to watch into the wee hours of the night (actually zombies don’t float my boat, but “body snatchers” […]
