When meeting new clients, I often hear the same question: “How can I take my business to the next level?” Some even ask if there’s a checklist or template to make it happen. Unfortunately, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all set of tactics that works for every business. However, there are a few essentials that every business… Continue reading Want a Better Business? Start With What’s Broken
Are You Wasting More Time Than Necessary?
One of the things I love about my clients is that they are primarily entrepreneurs. They’re excited about their work and they’re passionate about their ideas. They love their businesses (sometimes) as if it were one of their children. That’s the good news. The bad news is that many entrepreneurs don’t always feel like they’re… Continue reading Are You Wasting More Time Than Necessary?
Save Time With These Three Filing Tips
I was talking with my client last week about her newsletter. While we were on the phone, she began struggling to find a document I had sent a few months ago. She looked in her email, she searched her hard drive, she even ruffled through a pile of papers she had stacked on her desk.… Continue reading Save Time With These Three Filing Tips
Unplug and Unwind: Your Guide to Vacationing as a Small Business Owner
As a small business owner, taking a vacation can feel like an impossible dream. The fear of falling behind or leaving tasks unfinished can often outweigh the desire to relax and recharge. However, with the right strategies in place, it’s not only possible to take a vacation but to do so confidently, knowing your business… Continue reading Unplug and Unwind: Your Guide to Vacationing as a Small Business Owner
You and Your Work Schedule…Who’s Controlling Who?
I was speaking with one of my friends the other day. Among other things, we talked about how we run multiple businesses, do volunteer work, have families and still manage to keep our sanity. We also talked about how we manage our client interactions so that it all works. Here are a few tricks I’d like to share: … Continue reading You and Your Work Schedule…Who’s Controlling Who?
Does Your Website Need A Refresh?
Recently I reached out to a friend and offered to review her website. Her last update was about three years ago, when “responsive” websites were just becoming popular among small businesses and solopreneurs. Basically, a responsive website responds to the device it’s being displayed on, whether that’s a desktop, mobile device or tablet. Regardless of… Continue reading Does Your Website Need A Refresh?
Filling the Gaps: When Things Get Slow
As someone who’s used to being busy and actually enjoys it, I didn’t know what to do with myself when things calmed down a bit this winter. So, I started by decluttering the house, which turned out to be pretty satisfying. After a while, though, it occurred to me that this newly found time is rare… Continue reading Filling the Gaps: When Things Get Slow
Stop Procrastination (Now, Not Tomorrow)
A recurring theme that I often encounter with individuals is a big idea or project they want to tackle. Some are brimming with excitement, others with concern. Regardless of their initial stance, some dive headfirst into the venture, while others appear to hesitate or stall. Procrastination is something we’ve all been guilty of now and… Continue reading Stop Procrastination (Now, Not Tomorrow)
Be Your Own Detective
As a small business owner or solo professional, you’ve got many processes and procedures in place, not to mention lots of outwardly facing marketing things, like your social media profiles and your web site. Over time, it’s easy to look at them, without really seeing them. That can be a problem, particularly as your business evolves. With that in… Continue reading Be Your Own Detective
Untangling Your Messy Calendar
Keeping appointments and deadlines in a calendar is essential. Without one, unless you’ve got a fabulous memory (I don’t), things go bad quickly! Unfortunately, many people still struggle with electronic calendar set up, something I see with clients every day. This is how it usually happens: I was one of these people until I decided it… Continue reading Untangling Your Messy Calendar