What do you want? Do you live by default in hopes that what you want comes, or do you speak as if the desires of your heart are to be so? In the past, I couldn't wait for a new year. I was always wishing for the past year to be over in hopes that a new one would magically bring change. However, the READ MORE
Meta (self-aware) Marketing
During a stroll among the Christmas decorations in a local shopping district with my 19-year-old son, we walked by a candy store when he suddenly stopped and declared that their window signs were cool and very "meta". (Meta? What on earth is "meta"? Please tell me I'm not the only middle-aged READ MORE
When business and personal life are hopelessly entangled.
I wish I could say I manage my schedule well all the time. But the truth is, time management is a process of constant adjustments. My business and personal life are completely entwined. Even worse, it alters week-to-week, even day-to-day. I NEED flexibility in planning my week. If you're a READ MORE
Baking Memories That Made A Business
Debra Sandlin never planned on opening a bakery. It just kind of happened over time. What started as a bonding time baking with her mother at a young age soon became a necessary skill to help her family after the loss of her mother. Then, as a teenager, baking was a way for her to fill idle time and READ MORE
Tips For Managing Social Media As A Microbusiness or Microentrepreneur
As a microbusiness or someone who is self-employed, managing social media can seem like a daunting task. Most of us wear all the hats in our business anyway and social media, especially, seems like a massive time suck that's impossible to keep up with. It is. ☛ Ideally, if you are serious READ MORE
Keep Priming The Pump Until You See The Water
A bit of honesty here. I've been pushing myself the last several months in several aspects of life and business. And it hasn't been easy. The worst part? I still don't see any evidence of my efforts in losing weight and very little results in one of my businesses. It feels like I've been priming the READ MORE
