How the world does business is far different now than 20 years ago when I was a single mom selling jewelry at house parties. Or cleaning and painting houses with my toddler son in tow, trying to scrape together enough money to pay rent. Those were the days of dialup internet and there were few READ MORE
DOING WHAT YOU LOVE REQUIRES WHAT YOU DON’T LOVE DOING
There are aspects of my business that I love, but most of it I could do without. As small and micro business owners, nearly every single one of us starts a business because we're passionate about something. We take a skill or craft we are good at or enjoy doing and turn it into a (hopefully) READ MORE
The Work of Excellence
Not long ago, I received a note of gratitude from a customer. It made my day, my week, made all the work I've done for the last year and a half worth every second. The impact of his words went beyond the moment and kept growing until it brought tears to my eyes. I've had similar compliments for READ MORE
11 Simple Ways To Protect And Keep A Healthy Small Business
Developing and protecting a healthy small business is done through simple, unseen ways. Much like washing our hands, daily tasks that we don't usually find time for are the things that protect us from the unexpected. Life is unpredictable. I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say our boat has READ MORE
We Make Social Media Harder Than It Should Be
Social media can be intimidating. The #1 request I get for services needed is social media help. The odd part is, I don't advertise social media management as a service I offer. However, it's what small business owners, solo entrepreneurs, and those starting out with a blog, book, or crafty Facebook READ MORE
The #1 Way To Increase Your Income (and create opportunities)
Sometimes the best way for us to grow our business is the most obvious - and simple. At the same time, that simple action can be really difficult until we have a shift in perspective. If you're wanting more customers or to increase your income, the solution could be as simple, or as difficult, as a READ MORE
