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 […]

Oh man, where do I start when it comes to client relationships? The relationships you create with your clients have the ability to really make or break the experience for both of you. As you become a more seasoned business owner, you’ll start to learn the ins and outs of managing your client relationships, but […]

Today, I’m going to let you all in on a secret about time management and productivity. You see, time management isn’t about squeezing the most you possibly can out of every single second. And what’s more is that productivity isn’t about spending the most amount of time working. Both words are quite inaccurate, but lead […]

When I started GYST Ventures, I finally felt in control of my own life. Sure, I needed to put in the work to build my business, that’s a given. But I had the ability to choose what my day-to-day looked like and it felt freakin’ awesome. I was so thankful that I managed to jump […]

Now, not all of us are natural-born writers, but today I want to make a case for regular journaling. Journaling is an amazing practice to get into because it offers so many benefits. These benefits can be applied to both your business and your personal life, so it sounds like a win to me! Once […]

Hiring a virtual assistant can be a total game changer for your business. Like, a totally great idea. But here’s the trick – how do you know you’re hiring the right person for the job? The purpose of a VA is to support your business and help you manage alllll of your daily tasks. It […]

Have you ever struggled with staying focused and on task? Or, have you “worked” all afternoon only to realize that you didn’t make a dent in your to-do list? I know I have. It can be so hard to hold ourselves accountable and manage every little task perfectly. Time management, who? And when there are […]