Surgery, networking, and the connection between the 2

I’m 4 weeks post-op from hip replacement surgery. I truly had NO idea how major a surgery this was. I packed the fridge with about a week’s worth of food and assumed I would bounce back 7-10 days later, as good as new. Wow was I wrong! As a woman living alone when I realized […]

Elyse Tager of Elyse Tager Success Coach for Solopreneurs Honored As  Alameda’s 2024 Local Business Person Of The Year  

BOSTON, MA: March 5, 2024 — Alignable’s 2024 Local Business Person Of The Year Contest reached unparalleled participation levels, logging a whopping 309,000+ votes, 64,000+ recommendations, and an unheard-of number of local winners – over 5,100 across the U.S. and Canada. The largest online networking platform for business owners, Alignable.com invited its 8.7 million+ members […]

Tackling Self-Sabotage: A Challenge for Solopreneurs

Self Sabotage

Entrepreneurship is no easy path. It’s tough enough with external factors such as market trends and competition. But we often underestimate one huge obstacle that entrepreneurs face – self-sabotage. This internal struggle can inhibit personal and professional growth, jeopardizing the success of the business. So, let’s explore the concept of self-sabotage, how it shows up […]

These 7 mistakes have cost me 10s of thousands of dollars

While building several businesses I did what I thought I needed to do to grow and scale. But I made some very costly mistakes. I mean, big bucks. I’m sharing these with you so you can avoid them. Spending on FB Ads before I was ready. “How else do you grow a business quickly” they […]

The 5 Phases of Solopreneurship

Every successful business grows in phases. But growth phases can be harder to consider when you’re in the middle of your own story, operating as a solopreneur. It’s too easy to get lost in the details, trying to do everything all by yourself. And before you know it, you’re working yourself to death, doing the […]

My contrarian view of goal setting for 2024

Pivot

Time to read:  2.4 minutes. Some personal reflections and revelations (Tap tap….is this thing on?) I’ve been mapping out 2024 (haven’t we all?). Here is where I get muddled as I plan for the new year. Looking back for me can create too much undone, yet-to-do chaos. Old files and folders in my computer just […]

Chaos to Order: How I Create Efficient Processes for Service-Based Businesses

Running a service-based business can often feel like a juggling act, with countless tasks, client requests, and operational challenges demanding your attention. Whether you have been in business for awhile, or are brand new, without clearly defined systems, you will eventually start to scramble and waste valuable time and money. Without efficient processes in place, […]

Get Your Shizzle Together in the New Year

New year lots of change based on our new reality. Perhaps a new or revised business model. New goals? New priorities? Take the time NOW, at the beginning of the year to take a fresh look at your goals and be sure you have set yourself up for success. In this video I talk about: […]

Is it Time to Pivot Your Business?

We are in a very different landscape right now. Many businesses are struggling, some can’t DO business right now, others are watching their revenues decline. Let’s talk about the art of the pivot and how you can make changes to get your revenue and business back on track.

Networking – Love it or Hate it?

Networking events can be fabulous for your business, or a complete waste of time. And if you are an introvert, they can be torture. How to make it worth your while? Have a plan and a few tools under your belt.  Need some additional help?  Download the Level Up Networking Guide here