Community is important when running a business. Without the support of peers and customers, you’re a ship without a sail. I’ve been part of masterminds for several years. Masterminds are fantastic for group support. I’ve also worked directly with paid coaches who taught me a certain skill. My favorite type of people to take advice […]
The holidays can be a busy time for small business owners. Or, it can be a slow season. Most entrepreneurs hope to find a nice balance somewhere in the middle. When you run an online business, it can seem nearly impossible to find the time and motivation to unplug from your business and take time […]
You’ve probably heard the advice over and over again that you need to become an authority and build your own personal brand to stand out. How is all of this done? It’s not as simple as using the same colors consistently on your website. Here are four steps to take to start becoming an authority […]
Multilevel marketing companies, or MLMs, are a well-known business model in the United States. Leaders at these companies tout big benefits like high incomes, part-time hours, and overall life improvement from participating in their direct sales downlines. There’s a reason these companies are looked at with skepticism, however. Many people known MLM companies by different names. […]
There are very few feelings in the world as discouraging as side hustling and seeing hardly any growth over months or years. Even if you started side hustling just to supplement your full-time income, you’re probably hoping the side work will someday overtake your full-time income so you can ride off into the entrepreneurial sunset. […]
We know that small business Facebook groups can be very beneficial. However, there are so many different groups to choose from these days and you’ll want to avoid getting overwhelmed. It’s true that small business Facebook groups can be quite ineffective if we don’t optimize the opportunity they can provide. So how do you make […]
When it comes to small business accounting, most people know that it is important to keep your records updated for taxes. However, there are many more benefits from small business accounting that you can use to grow, improve, and expand your business. Here are some of the most important accounting reports for your small business […]
Difficult clients can make you want to pull your hair out. I’ve been fortunate for most of my freelance career. Most clients have respected me and my time. But there have been a few that were difficult to work with during a project. They didn’t give me much direction. In one instance, the client held […]
Anyone who has ever started a business knows how much work there is to it. Going from an idea in your head to an actual business structure that profits takes a lot of work and determination. For one person, it’s overwhelming at times. So the idea of a business partner is extremely appealing. Someone to […]
Do a mental hand raise if you think you spend too much time on Facebook. If you’re interacting in Facebook groups for business owners, that may not be such a bad idea. Facebook is one of the top social media tools around that’s geared toward connecting people. However, some aspects of Facebook experience seem robotic […]