Many people feel you need to be a workaholic if you are going to be a success. That is not necessarily true. Of course, hard work often goes hand in hand with success and meeting our goals. But that doesn’t mean we need to kill ourselves doing it. Often when we work hard, to the […]
Depending on your industry, you may be feeling the squeeze right now due to your workload. As small businesses close out the fourth quarter and prepare for launches in January, there is a good chance you are feeling overwhelmed by work. Add the holidays to the mix – like parties and time with family – […]
A few years ago, I started blogging as a means of holding myself accountable as I fixed my finances. Fast forward seven years and I have a thriving online business that is on track to earn six figures in the next year. Despite the fact that the internet has been around for a while, people […]
You might be starting to focus on the upcoming holiday season and all that you have to do with family arriving, gift giving, and holiday entertaining. However, you still need to run your business, complete your freelance projects, or do your team member tasks. That means improving your productivity. 12 Days Productivity Infographic That’s why […]
I often get asked about how I manage my own work-life balance. The answer is quite simple – I don’t believe in balance. It’s a myth. Instead, I focus on work-life integration and design my life and business accordingly. Why I Prefer Work-Life Integration The reason I don’t believe in work-life balance is that it […]
As a small business owner, it’s very likely that you are often working on multiple client projects simultaneously. After all, we need multiple clients to stay afloat and we all like to have our money coming from different places. This begs the question – how can small business owners stay on top of multiple client […]
In a culture that really values output, we often find ourselves looking for the best productivity hacks. After all, the more productive we are the more we can get done, and the more we can get done the more money we make. I’ve tested several productivity hacks throughout the years. Some worked while others were […]
If I had a nickel for every time someone says “I don’t have time to work on my business” I’d be one wealthy woman. The reality is we find time for the things we prioritize, but I digress. Instead, I’m going to assume these people really don’t have time to work on their businesses. I’m […]
We’ve all been there. We have a big deadline for our business, but we can’t seem to stay focused. Maybe there was major breaking news and the 24/7 news cycle has us enthralled. Or maybe people keep texting and private messaging you. Or Twitter could be blowing up. Whatever it is, one thing is true: […]
Being busy 24/7 is overrated. It’s draining, stressful, and not the most effective way to be productive. You probably already know this, yet you still might find yourself saying yes to everything and creating a jam-packed schedule for yourself day in and day out. Life can be unexpected no matter how much you plan for […]
