Working from home can seem like the right choice if you’re looking to adopt a flexible schedule and skip hectic commuter traffic. However, some people who work remotely may accomplish less due to common work from home time traps. While you often have the freedom to create your own schedule, you also run the risk […]
Starting your own business can be quite a financial commitment. Most entrepreneurs decide to take out a loan or line of credit to help cover their initial start-up costs. You can also consider invoice financing as well where you can borrow against outstanding invoices that you have pending. However, you may want to cash flow […]
Have you ever walked into a store and got asked if you’d like to sign up for their credit card during check out? Some of us might politely decline, while others may apply and take them up on the offer. If you’d choose the latter, maybe it was because you liked the store’s products or […]
A sabbatical usually refers to full-time employees taking an extended leave of absence for the purpose of traveling, resting, or simply having more leisure time. However, the first time I heard of the phrase was when I was among business owners at a networking event. One of the women said she was getting ready to […]
Once your business is established, doing PR is a must. Most companies hire an agency to do their PR and get them interviews, media mentions and promote company news. If you have a smaller business or have dedicated your budget to other marketing expenses, it’s understandable why you may not want to spend money on […]
As the popular saying goes, “the money is in the list.” Having an email list is a must for any business because it can give you front row access to your audience so they can get to know you better and trust your business and the solutions you offer. Almost every new entrepreneur wants to grow their […]
As most business owners know, the money is in the email list. You don’t have to have a website or online presence to start an email list. Regardless of what type of business you run, you should have a mailing list in place. This allows customers and your audience to opt-in to receive special offers from […]
In today’s email-driven workplace setting, sending follow-ups is key if you want to secure new clients for your business, establish partnerships, and so on. Email inboxes can fill up quickly, so it’s important to have a follow-up strategy in place when you plan to do outreach. It’s so easy for an email to get buried or […]
There’s no denying it. All business owners need a solid emergency fund. While you are in charge of your own income, it’s bound to fluctuate and you may have some rougher months as a result. This is why it’s best to be prepared with a fully funded business emergency fund that you can fall back […]
Outsourcing is all the craze these days. Business owners are eager to save time and still get a lot done. Sometimes, work-life balance isn’t realistic when you’re growing a business. Outsourcing can also be pretty expensive if you’re not focused on your ROI or simply have a lot of tasks to work on. When I […]