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 […]
Communication is an important part of any part of life. In business, it can be the difference between making money or not. That’s why improving business communications in your company is a key component to succeeding. In this post, we’re going to cover 8 ways to improve business communications within your company. We’re covering everything […]
One of my biggest pain points as a creative entrepreneur is budgets. Don’t get me wrong, apparently, I’m pretty good at managing money. The problem is I have a hard time conceptualizing what a business budget should look like. Here are some of the questions I constantly ask myself as it pertains to a business […]
In our culture, a lot of emphases is placed on a productivity and output. Because of this, time management gets a lot of attention in self-help and business circles. It also gets a lot of attention in corporate settings. However, there are some old school ways of thinking about time management that are quite detrimental. […]
One of my students in my group coaching program recently asked about how to do long-term business planning. In her experience, every time she tries to make a detailed plan for her business she is never able to follow through with it. While I’m not a huge fan of very detailed long-term business planning, I […]
I recently cancelled my coworking space membership. If you recall, paying for a membership no longer makes sense to me. I’m also waiting for a café to open up the street from me. In the meantime, I’m working from home almost every day. The challenge with working from home is we’re easily distracted. We’re distracted […]
Lately, I’ve had a lot of people in my vicinity who are stressed about work. They complain about how overworked they are and don’t have much to show for it. I get it because I’ve been there. While I still occasionally get stressed about work, I can tell you I’m not stressed about money. I […]
I have a busy schedule. I’m sure you’re busy too. Because of this, it’s easy to let important things like our own wellness into our calendars. The downside of this is if we’re not taking care of ourselves, then it’s likely that we don’t feel well. If we don’t feel well, then we don’t have […]
Midday can be rough for people. Chances are you’ve been working for a few hours, you just ate some food and all you want is a nap. While some people can nap, I’m not one of them. I either sleep for seven hours or I don’t sleep. Period. Additionally, most people don’t have the luxury […]
Let’s be real. Sometimes, your personal life can wreak havoc on your business. As much as we try to keep personal and business separate, we’re human. The problem is when the issues in our personal lives affect our productivity. In recent weeks, I’ve engaged in multiple conversations with business owners who have all been dealing […]
