Time Is on Your Side: 5 Productivity Tips for Entrepreneurs
It’s not enough to dream of success. It’s not even enough to set goals. At the end of the day, you need to be able to get things done. And, there is so much to get done! The only way to truly achieve your dreams and build the business you’re meant to build is to […]
Build a Business, Not a Job
Many people dream of working for themselves, being their own boss, and having the freedom to only take on clients they want to work with on projects they love. What they don’t realize, however, is that there is a huge difference between building a business and being self-employed. If you want to build a business, […]
How to Outsource on a Shoestring Budget
“I just can’t afford to hire! My budget is way too small.” I never push back on the budget-size part of this argument; hundreds of solopreneurs run their amazing businesses on blood, sweat, tears, and absolutely minuscule amounts of money. The part about not being able to afford outsourcing? That is a mindset issue, and one that […]
Business Slow? Think Like a Farmer
Last week I talked about a client of mine – a real estate agent going through her slow period. Our work during that time focused on thinking like a farmer – but what does that mean in practice? Do you think all a farmer has to do is wait until fall to harvest truckloads of […]
How NOT to Panic.
At some point, every business owner will find herself in a troubling situation. Revenue is down. New clients are scarce. Profits are falling. Just one peek at the financials is enough to bring on a full-fledged anxiety attack. Unless you’re Mark Zuckerberg or Bill Gates, chances are you’ve experienced that sinking feeling of a business […]
Overwhelmed and Paralyzed?
We all fall victim to overwhelm. The trick is to find a way to reset quickly, so you can recover and get back to what you need to do. Whether it’s often or infrequent, the paralyzing results are the same. Here is what happens to me when I’m in overwhelm (Not pretty, but I’m just […]
Hire to Your Weakness, Lead With Your Strength.
I have never been a detail person – much to my dismay. My handwriting is almost illegible, I make mistakes in calculations (thank goodness for formulas in Excel so I don’t have to do the math myself!), and I leave a trail of minutia wherever I go. I just don’t SEE the details and good […]
What Does Gaining 12 Pounds Have to do with Biz Strategy?
This is not my usual blog post and may be too much information. But many women may find themselves in this spot. And, it’s as much for me as it is for you. I had been feeling a tad chubby recently and started the Keto diet about a week ago. (Please don’t send me emails […]
When Going it Alone is Going Nowhere.
I’ve said it before. We’re not meant to do this entrepreneur thing alone. Personally, I’d be lost without my Biz Besties, coaches and mastermind team. I thrive on the conversations, interaction, ideas and motivational accountability. Masterminds are especially valuable for that accountability and forward momentum, but they’re not for everyone or for every stage of business. So […]
Work Life Balance – When Your Personal Life Throws Up Roadblocks
Most women entrepreneurs are workaholics, type A personalities, or passion driven to an extreme. I think that is built into our DNA and part of why we become business owners in the first place. But every now and again life throws us curve balls and we need to be able to adjust to our new […]