When you first start a new job it’s important to begin on the right foot. One of the ways to do that is to be as productive as possible from the very start. Of course, if training is involved, tasks may be limited within the first few days. However, there are still some things you […]
When I first became self-employed, my days were stressful. I worked 7 days a week for the first few months and I was grateful because I thought my business was growing. As it turns out, I was just spinning my wheels. Working every day of the week and not feeling confident enough to take time […]
I’m in the process of a relaunching my podcast. After some challenges and a hiatus, it was brought to my attention how much money I was leaving on the table by not bringing it back. After doing a podcast post-mortem, I’m doing things the proper way this time around. That means I’m creating the offering, […]
Today, email has become a primary form of communication especially when it comes to business. That’s why it’s more important than ever to have superb email etiquette so you can get more done, expand your network and ultimately, be successful. Of course, that’s easier said than done. However, with a few quick tips, you’ll be […]
To be successful at any job, whether you own it or not, is dependent on more than one thing. Earning a decent wage for what you do and being respected by others are a couple of them. Another is having a good work ethic. But one of the keys to success that is a common […]
Have you considered joining a coworking space? After all, they seem to be popping up everywhere. Coworking spaces have also become synonymous with startup culture. The truth is there are pros and cons to joining a coworking space. Take it from me, I was a member of one for two years and recently canceled my […]
When I first became self-employed, I was excited about the idea of being able to work from home. I’m sure the thought of being able to avoid a hectic daily commute, work in your pajamas, and perhaps even catch a daytime talk show sounds pretty appealing to most people. A few weeks ago, I stopped working […]
I’m currently experiencing a conundrum that is very common among business owners. I have so much client work and success and practically no time to build a brand. It’s a Catch 22 because it’s my brand that gets me all this work in the first place. Additionally, businesses always need to work to build a […]
Managing a team is an important part of making sure your startup is successful. After all, no one gets to where they are going alone. And seldom, if ever, are businesses one-man shows. The reality is startups of all kinds likely need to hire people to expand. This means its imperative that startup founders learn […]
One of my biggest pain points as a creative entrepreneur is budgets. Don’t get me wrong, apparently, I’m pretty good at managing money. The problem is I have a hard time conceptualizing what a business budget should look like. Here are some of the questions I constantly ask myself as it pertains to a business […]
