We live in an imperfect world. That means we will inevitably run into conflict in life. Conflict in the workplace, especially, can be extremely frustrating and counterproductive. After all, it’s pretty difficult to focus when you’re wrapped up in drama. The good news is you can overcome conflict in the workplace and get back to […]
It’s taken me almost a decade to realize that work life balance doesn’t actually exist. There is no way we can equally balance each area of our lives all at the same time. It’s completely unrealistic and doesn’t work with life in general. However, what does exist is work-life integration. My friends often make fun […]
Every once in a while, you will experience an extremely busy month in your business. I’m talking wake up, work, go to bed, and repeat the process the next day. The good news is these months usually lead to big paychecks, the bad news is you need to learn to work faster to get it […]
I am often being asked how I get so much work done in a day. Depending on how I’m feeling, I can get more work done today than most people get done in a week. First, I want you all to know that I am not perfect. There are definitely days when it feels like […]
Once in a blue moon, I hear complaints from individuals who say they are working hard but aren’t seeing any results in business. They claim they are doing everything, but nothing is happening. Now, I’ve been in this game long enough and have coached enough business owners to see the pattern here. For example, I […]
There may come a time in your business when you experience team transitions. As much as you want to keep the same people on your team forever, sometimes that doesn’t happen. For example, one of my virtual team members who has been with my company for years is moving on to new endeavors. Of course, […]
In addition to using online calendars with your team, you’ll likely have to use some sort of project management system to communicate and assign tasks. This allows you to stop cluttering each other’s inboxes, get organized and get work done. The good news is you can use online calendars to plan ahead, set deadlines and […]
One of the questions making it’s way into my inbox is about education. More specifically, people want to know how, as a business owner, you can find the time to improve your skillset. After all, nothing stays constant and you need to stay on top of your game. The Importance of Improving Your Skillset As […]
An issue that keeps coming up for several of my students lately is having better communication with clients. The fact of the matter is that in business you need to learn how to communicate effectively. Otherwise, things can get messy. I personally think there’s an advantage to business communication. In our culture, it’s generally understood […]
We’ve all had one of those days when you’re putting out fires from the moment you walk into the office. The inbox is overflowing with demands, someone can’t meet a deadline and you already have a packed day ahead of you. As frustrating as it is, it’s just life. There will be some days in […]
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Amanda Abella
Amanda is a best-selling author of "Make Money Your Honey", a book that helps freelancers and business owners understand their relationship with money and how to make it more productive. She's driven by helping others live the most productive and fruitful way possible.