I recently achieved a major goal I set for myself many years ago – to have a six-figure business by 30. I accomplished this without taking on debt and without using other people’s money. Although using other people’s money would be nice, it’s not a route I want because I want complete control of my […]
How you start your morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. Have you ever wondered how successful people start their day? Sure, having a morning routine or a morning ritual lined up along with an organized plan for the days is great. What really works is how you handle the first hour […]
Productivity is something many employers look for in their current staff as well as in new hires. If employees are productive it costs the business less to achieve the same results. But productivity depends on many different factors. For instance, whether or not the employee is managing time wisely can impact productivity. So can their […]
As solopreneurs, we’re tempted to want to do everything ourselves. In fact, it’s become cool to call yourself a “solopreneur” in the last few years. I believe that what was meant to refer to small business has been a bit misconstrued into “do it all yourself.” The reality is this doesn’t work. You need to […]
Whether you’re speaking at a conference or presenting to a group of co-workers, whatever the scenario might be, it’s important to have stellar communication and public speaking skills. Because how you present yourself to an audience — any audience — can say a lot about you and can also mold the way people view you. […]
Do you want to know the number one secret to good time management skills? It’s focusing your time on income producing activities. The problem is most people don’t know what those are! How many times have you scratched your head wondering why you’re working so much and making so little? You feel like you’re doing […]
Now that so many people have cell phones these days they receive notifications and calls while on the go. While this can be a good thing it also has its drawbacks. And cell phones are only part of the problem. But one issue cell phones cause is the inability to turn off work. In other […]
Being an entrepreneur is hard. While you might be passionate about your work and enjoy some additional freedom, you carry a lot of weight on your shoulders and there’s always so much to do. Business owners often struggle with time management and prioritizing. When you throw kids into the mix, it becomes even more of a […]
I’m writing this article on a Friday. Fridays are usually the day I check in on my numbers in my accounting software. This morning I learned that in the last 12 months, I was able to increase revenue by $30,000. Not only that, but this was done while working less hours, traveling, moving and dealing […]
When email first gained popularity about twenty plus years ago, the business world quickly realized its value. Sending nearly instantaneous messages to colleagues they could read at their convenience was a major time saver. Of course, over time email systems have evolved and changed beyond just sending a simple message to someone. But as wonderful […]
