We all know that working for yourself requires a lot of hard work, endless hours, and determination. It’s not an easy road to get started on, and maintaining your business requires just as much attention. But, being self-employed comes with so many AMAZING benefits that I think are worth celebrating! We’ve gotta acknowledge the small […]

Starting and sustaining a business isn’t for the faint of heart, and it can take a lot of work to find success. New businesses (and established ones) require near-constant attention, and learning to balance work and life can be a difficult road for even the most organized among us. One of the main reasons that […]

Have you noticed that every time you get a free minute, you hop on your phone and start scrolling? It’s okay, you can admit it – we’ve all been there. It’s almost impossible not to when we have every piece of information we could ever need at our fingertips. But here’s my PSA for today: […]

Let’s think about a typical work day in your life as a small business owner … You probably wake up, check your social media, eat breakfast while reading some emails, and then remember you have to order some supplies online. You finally get everything you need in your cart and click ‘buy’ when another to-do […]

How do you communicate with your clients? Have you ever taken the time to come up with a strategy to keep in place? I know it sounds so easy, but open and clear communication takes some planning. And trust me, it’ll save you from some serious headaches down the road. Why is Communication Important? Communication […]

I know far too many hard-working, kick ass entrepreneurs that *gasp* don’t pay themselves regularly. In my opinion, that’s a big no-no and here’s why: you are the heart and soul of your business. You put in endless hours to help your business thrive. You DESERVE to get paid. Another fantastic reason to pay yourself […]

I’m sure everyone who’s been in business for a while has had something come up with a client here and there. It’s to be expected, but it still can be frustrating depending on the situation. How do you react if a client wants to cancel? What happens if they’re trying to break a contract? That’s […]

It’s that time of year again, friends! Tax season. If you haven’t done them already, it’s time to make a plan so your taxes are done on time and correctly. As small business owners, taxes can be so confusing – it’s not nearly as straightforward as a W-2 job. Managing all of your expenses, deductions, […]

Have you ever considered starting a blog for your online business? If you have, that instinct was right. If you’ve been putting it off, this is your sign to get started. There are sooo many AMAZING reasons to blog for your business, no matter WHAT kind of online business you have. Are you working with […]

Okay, guys. I’m in the mood for a fun post today. Today I’m sharing the TOP TEN reasons why I love working with me. Sure, it’s a little silly. But if you’re an entrepreneur, you might be your only coworker! And it’s important to like your coworkers, you know.  Here goes nothing!  My enthusiastic personality […]