So, I hear you’re social isolating? Fun… Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business veteran looking to hone your skills — having an active reading list is a necessity. Despite all of the YouTube videos, Netflix binges, TedTalks, and podcasts that are available — books remain the best source for guidance and inspiration. With […]
At the end of last year, I began playing around with audio and video marketing for my business. I’m in the middle of recording audio versions of each of my blog posts and planning a Facebook Live video marketing push. I hope to host Facebook live mini-workshops once or twice a month. The fact is, […]
They say the early bird catches the worm. I’ve always believed this and perhaps it helps that I’m naturally an early riser. There are many reasons to start the day early even if you are not an early bird. Some people find that they work better at night and loathe mornings which is understandable because […]
Only a couple of months ago, workers held all the cards in the job market. The coronavirus pandemic changed everything. Now, businesses and workers alike are struggling to make ends meet and plan for the future. Companies looking for new talent face new questions about how to attract and retain that talent during and after […]
Do a quick search for “the next big thing.” The results probably display article after article that announces artificial intelligence, virtual reality, the blockchain, autonomous driving, renewable energy, or wireless sensors that will essentially connect everything. The thing is, innovation is the next big thing. In fact, innovation has always played a part in determining an […]
Tax season can be pretty daunting for small business owners and freelancers. If you pay quarterly taxes, you may realize that you need to be more on top of your tax documents and track your business finances efficiently. Now that the federal deadline for filing and paying 2019 taxes has been extended, you may be […]
Better tools are supposed to make work easier and workers more productive. Why, then, do many seem to clog up processes more than accelerating them? Why has business software typically lacked the usability and attractiveness of consumer software? Makers of business platforms may mean well. But, when they don’t fully understand the needs of their […]
I remember waking-up one beautiful Monday morning and just thinking that it was a good day to do nothing. Of course, by the time afternoon approached, I was feeling pretty guilty about vegging out all day. Was it because I was lazy or just lacking motivation that day? Several people were so kind as to mention […]
Thanks to being plugged in 24/7, there’s no shortage of work from home opportunities. While these are great if you want to earn multiple streams of income, not all of them will become a million-dollar business.That’s not to say it’s impossible. Plenty of successful businesses like Apple, HP, Google, Mattel, Nike, Yankee Candle, and Harley […]
Most small business owners want to score free press and promotion for their work. The goal is to have it lead to paying work opportunities and more sales. Over time, I’ve noticed many business owners score free PR. But, then they squander the opportunity by not capitalizing on it. If you’re looking to leverage PR to […]