According to a recent study, workers feel a greater sense of anxiety and lower relationship satisfaction when they check emails during non-working hours. I found this study coincidently after coming to the conclusion that my own work-life balance has been suffering lately because of how often I check my email. The stress of the constant […]
As part of my MBA program, I’m taking a class on entrepreneurship. It’s been interesting, mostly because there’s a lot of content that seems familiar because I’ve been running a business for more than a decade. But it’s also been a good reminder. One of the items we’re learning about is the importance of having […]
The overwhelming tide of cyberattacks continues to rise. Even well-funded IT departments are having trouble keeping up with the threats. According to most major reports, hackers are now able to spend more than 200 days snooping about a network unnoticed, allowing them ample time to access all of the information they need. There are many […]
According to Gallup, half of employees are ready to leave their jobs. Some of these individuals might even go on to start their own businesses. While statistics indicate that half of those startup attempts will be unsuccessful, right now the small business optimism index is at its highest level since its inception 45 years ago. […]
I’ve always actively avoided standing in front of crowds. I had a serious fear of public speaking. Despite having valuable information to share, I worried I would freeze up and look like an amateur. Whenever people suggested that I add speaking to my business, I made excuses to avoid it at all costs. My opinion […]
If you’ve felt your workplace has become more cutthroat over the past decade, you’re not alone. The Muse found that a third of managers and employees were more competitive with their co-workers than they were 10 years ago. Perhaps it’s not surprising that a full two-thirds felt their workplaces were competitive. The flip side, however, […]
Online networking is how I started my business. For the first few years, I connected with clients by pitching constantly and responding to a few job listings from the comfort of home. Venturing out to live events and conferences is when the game changed for me. My business started growing rapidly with the support of […]
Have you ever been completely turned off by a company’s customer service? It probably left a bad taste in your mouth and made you reconsider doing business with that company again. If you can feel off-put by doing customer service with a huge well-known company like Walmart or Comcast, imagine how people may feel if your […]
Hiring freelancers is one of the ways I’m able to stay productive in my business. I recognize that I’m not an expert on all things. I have a designer designing a book I’m publishing, an editor editing the contents of my book, and a virtual assistant who handles social media and other business tasks. As […]
If you haven’t separated your business finances from your personal finances yet, you’ll want to move that up to the top of your list. Keeping personal and business finances separate can help you stay organized and provide plenty of peace of mind especially around tax time. If you’ve legitimized your business and became an LLC […]