Freelancing is an exciting business where you get unlimited flexibility and you can work from anywhere. You also get to choose your bosses and choose the amount of work that you take on. All of this good sometimes can come with a bit of bad if you don’t stand up for yourself when freelancing. As […]
Last time I checked, there are more than 57 million freelancers/small business owners in the U.S. alone. It’s anticipated that by 2027 50.9 percent of the U.S. population will be freelancing. Suffice to say — it’s more important than ever to start separating yourself from the the rest of your fellow business owners. How do […]
“Keep at it.” “Stick through it.” “Stay the course.” These are all likely pieces of advice that you’ve told yourself or heard from someone else while freelancing and running your own business. News flash: It’s okay to be a quitter. The usual piece of advice is that you can achieve anything as long as you […]
When businesses become overleveraged, bad things happen. When businesses are able to maintain financial flexibility, they’re far more likely to enjoy long-term success. Where does your business land on this spectrum? And what does it look like to move from overleveraged to flexible? What Does it Mean to be Financially Flexible? Every CFO and finance […]
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 […]
A wantrepreneur is someone who wants to be an entrepreneur, but they never quite get around to it. They have an idea (or ideas) and they are mesmerized by the thought of doing something innovative. Yet, there’s a lot more thinking than actually doing. Does this sound like you? If you’re stuck in a slump […]
Webinars are all the rage these days, and now I know why. Recently, I participated in a webinar with a friend to share my Pinterest strategies. The webinar went really well and I was able to make some sales on a Pinterest training I produced. Here’s what I learned from the process to help you […]
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 […]
We’ve all been there. Projects and other items on your list are piling up but you don’t have the energy or inspiration to get things done. Procrastination is not only frustrating, it can seriously mess with our bottom line. Here are some ways to beat procrastination if you noticed you’ve been procrastinating lately: Think About […]
Lean Startup is a popular methodology of business growth and development that entrepreneur Eric Ries and other innovators have written about rather extensively over the years. It’s a method that aims to shorten the product development cycle and quickly determine if a business model is viable or not. But, perhaps most importantly, it introduces a […]