0If you’re an introvert like me, the idea of having a virtual team may sound fun. It has its perks like more flexibility and room for a better work-life balance. However, having virtual team members does also come with its own obstacles and challenges. More and more small businesses are going with a virtual team […]
Why is it so hard to get an earlier start to your day? This is a question I’ve been asking myself lately. I consider myself a morning person and used to easily get up between 5 and 5:30 am each day during the week. A few years ago, I even remember going to a 4:45 […]
Conferences can be a great way to connect with people in your industry, build real relationships, and even grow your business. It’s the perfect place to meet new people who are in a similar situation, and there are often many opportunities to learn new tactics and strategies. But how doe you stay productive during a […]
Do you randomly assign tasks to team members whenever you get a chance? Or, do you wait for your team to come to you when they need more assignments? I used to make these mistakes, but then I realized that having team members is a privilege. When managed correctly, you could grow your business multiple […]
Is your to-do list so long it’s running off the table and down the hall? Having a to-do list and a schedule for tasks can be helpful, so long as you’re doing the work. Often, we let our to-do list pile up as we procrastinate on certain things. Usually, it’s the toughest, big tasks that […]
Can you manage multiple clients without losing your mind? When you first start your business, your goal is just to land a single client…any client. As time goes on and your business grows, you’ll start to develop new client relationships which will require you to split up your time. One day, you may even get […]
We’ve all had it happen. You plan for a busy day with all these items on your to-do list, and the WiFi goes out for most of the day. Or, you’re catching a flight and have plans to work on the plane, but the WiFi connection is spotty. Whether you’re experiencing an outage at your […]
Remote work is becoming increasingly popular. That said, many businesses are transitioning to having remote teams. Having remote team members can be helpful because everyone can work flexibly and you likely won’t have to pay for an office and amenities. However, if you think all you need is a Slack channel to manage your remote […]
In a perfect world, most entrepreneurs who work Monday – Friday wouldn’t be expected to work weekends too. We all know how busy your schedule as a business owner can be as it’s often accompanied by a to-do list that’s a mile long. While working weekends isn’t ideal, it’s pretty standard among many ambitious entrepreneurs. […]
I finally bit the bullet and joined a coworking space this summer. I had toured a space about a year ago and stayed on their email list to receive updates from time to time. They did some brilliant email marketing and sold me on the idea of getting a membership under their ‘Summer Sanity’ promotion. […]
Choncé Maddox
Choncé Maddox is a professional writer who recently left her job in the web design industry to produce killer content and manage her own writing business full time. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs be more productive and create a life they love by doing fulfilling work. On the side, she runs a podcast and blogs about getting out of debt at MyDebtEpiphany.com.