Have you ever read articles or listened to podcasts featuring entrepreneurs who businesses literally blew up over the course of a year or so? You may find yourself picking your jaw up from the ground after you realize that they still have a 9-5 job. Growing a business from the ground up requires a lot […]
I’m not anti-meeting but as a freelancer, my bread and butter lies in my ability to be able to complete projects. In order to complete projects and get paid, I need to have time to work on them. That said, I also need to make sure I’m understanding my role and have great communication with clients. […]
Workplace distractions can be the worst! One minute you’re focused in on something important and the next, you’re checking your Facebook notifications or watching a YouTube video. Nearly 3 out of 4 workers admit them feel distracted at some point on the job and according to Inc, lost efficiency due to distractions is costing companies millions. It’s […]
Running a business requires a ton of work. You’ll likely put in long hours and manage what seems like a never-ending to-do list even if it grants you some amazing results. If you don’t want to get stuck working 24/7, because that can literally happen even if you love your business, you’ll need to find […]
One of the smartest ways you can grow your business’ online presence is by starting a blog. While having a website is a must, having a blog is a great way to boost your online authority, grow your audience, and create more opportunities to get discovered online thanks to SEO. Having a blog is very […]
The best career advice out there is probably to follow your passion and do what you love. It’s pretty cliche, but very true and straightforward. With the rise of the new gig economy, people have been able to make money online in a variety of ways and even launch successful businesses. Entrepreneurship has its pros […]
I’ve heard people joke about cloning themselves so they could get more done in their business. While I’m not sure whether or not that’s truly a thing (if it were I’d imagine it might cost a fortune), there are ways to duplicate yourself in business and the tasks you have been establishing the right systems. […]
Creativity is something a business owner can never have too much of. Some businesses actually thrive on it so when your creative juices stop flowing, you could be in for a tough time. When you’re facing a creative block, I wish the solution could be as simple as to wait it out and let the inspiration […]
When you become an entrepreneur, TGIF may not hold the same meaning it once had when you had a 9-5. Many business owners find themselves working weekends in order to keep up or get ahead. Running a business can be rewarding but also stressful and time-consuming especially if you have a lot of responsibilities on […]
When I worked for an employer, during my first week of training my manager asked me to create an email folder titled ‘canned responses’. I had no idea what that meant. I filled it with the email messages I was told to place there and went on about the rest of my training week. I […]
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.