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 […]
There will come a time when you, as the business owner, need to start saying no. It’s far too often than I see business owners running themselves ragged for projects that don’t make them money. Or, I see them taking deals that, quite frankly, are not fair to them. If we expect to actually make […]
A part of running a successful business is knowing when it’s time to fire a client. After all, clients who no longer work for us only get in the way of our productivity. If the client is really bad then they keep us from making money and stress us out. Lately, I’ve helped several students […]
A good night’s sleep is critical to productivity and ultimately, success. And a lack of sleep can result in poor performance at work, lower energy levels, forgetfulness and serious health conditions like heart disease and high blood pressure. So, if you’re not getting enough sleep at night, it might be time to start. Sleep is […]
Seeking inspiration? Look no further. The perfect people to turn to are those who have successfully tackled time management in their own lives and gone on to do great things. Just take a look at Warren Buffett, Sheryl Sandberg or Bill Gates. According to billionaire investor Warren Buffett, time management is all about saying “no.” […]
I have a busy schedule. I’m sure you’re busy too. Because of this, it’s easy to let important things like our own wellness into our calendars. The downside of this is if we’re not taking care of ourselves, then it’s likely that we don’t feel well. If we don’t feel well, then we don’t have […]
Whether you’re heading to a networking event or an industry conference, every event you attend is an opportunity to meet new people. And very often, these new people can be beneficial to your business in one way or another. Whatever the scenario, it’s important to be prepared to meet new people, network and build new […]
It often feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. And on top of work, there’s also family time that needs your full attention. So, how do you strike a balance? It’s not easy, but it’s important and completely doable to find time for both work and play. For starters, […]
From heavy workloads to high-pressure bosses, the idea of achieving work-life balance can feel far-fetched. However, it might be time to figure out how to better manage both your professional and personal lives or else you could run yourself straight into burnout. In fact, the effects of a negative work-life balance could be more dire […]
Let’s be real. Sometimes, your personal life can wreak havoc on your business. As much as we try to keep personal and business separate, we’re human. The problem is when the issues in our personal lives affect our productivity. In recent weeks, I’ve engaged in multiple conversations with business owners who have all been dealing […]
