Your mindset around money is one of the most important factors in determining the success of your business. Without a strong money mindset, the money in your business will control you, not the other way around. Here are my top tips for getting my mindset in the right place and my money under control.
Read MoreDealing with tough stuff in your business is never fun but it is inevitable. Understanding where issues can arise, creating a plan to deal with them, and effectively managing them when they do happen is the best way to ensure that your business stays strong through any challenge that arises.
Read MoreWhether you’re a one-woman show or you’re managing a massive team, being the CEO of your business can be overwhelming. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by filling these big shoes, or are just looking for a few pointers to be a better leader for your business in 2019, these 6 tips will help you be the best CEO you can be in 2019.
Read MoreDespite the odds, it is possible to find balance in your business during the holiday season. All it takes is a little bit of planning, a smidge of gumption and some self-discipline. Here are my top tips for finding your way through this madness we call the holidays while still managing to enjoy the festivities and manage your business smoothly at the same time.
Read MoreWhile most small business owners know that they can deduct office supplies and employee compensation, there are other deductions that are often forgotten which is unfortunate because often times these smaller deductions can add up to make a big difference. Here are the top tax deductions for small business owners to ensure you’re taking fully advantage and maximizing your business’ tax bill each year.
Read MoreGoal setting can be challenging but if you set SMART goals, keep them in the short-term and align them with your why, creating them, and achieving them, will be easier, more fun and more impactful for your business in the long run.
Read MoreThere are 3 steps every small business owner must take at year end to understand where their business is currently at and how it’s progressed from the year before, its strengths that are moving you forward and its areas for improvements that are holding you back.
Read MoreReading makes us better business owners, family members and people, because it provides a new way to see the world, to experience other cultures and to learn a new skill or build on an old one. These 7 books are my must-haves for female entrepreneurs; from the inspirational to the tactical, each of these books has impacted the way I run my business and live my life.
Read MoreCriticism and rejection are a part of life. It’s how we handle them that makes all the difference. Here are my 5 strategies for facing disappointment head-on and pushing negativity away so I can get on with being my best self and chasing my dreams.
Read MoreWhen you’re a small business starting to sell online, it’s tough to know which e-commerce platform is the right one. I’ve tried them all – Shopify, Wix, Weebly, SquareSpace – and evaluated them for their SEO, reporting, features, customization and pricing. Here’s why I chose to start my business on Shopify and why ultimately I made the move to WooCommerce.
Read MoreThere’s a lot of hype right now around running a “social impact” business, but if your heart’s in the right place and you want your business to do more than just make a profit, how can you set yourself up for success? Here I share my top tips for creating and running a social impact business that actually has an impact.
Read MoreWhen you’re working around the clock to make your big dreams happen, it can be paralyzing to see others around you killing it in their businesses and careers. Here are my best tips to ward off jealousy and banish self-doubt when your peers are seeing the success you deserve.
Read MoreUnless you are a numbers nerd like me, small business accounting probably makes you want to rip your hair out. It doesn’t have to be stressful though - these 9 tips will help you understand and manage the accounting in your business so that you are a more informed business owner.
Read MoreWhen you’re a small business owner (and especially a new one!) it is so tough to decide where to spend your limited resources, and the decision can often feel paralyzing. Read on for the things that I 100% believe you should spend your money on when you’re just starting out, and the things that I think you absolutely can DIY.
Read MoreFor two years before I quit my job, I found myself suffering through each workday. I felt like there was something more for me out there, that I wasn’t reaching my full potential (corny, I know). Because for so long I didn’t have a good plan to get out of my situation, I found myself coming up with ways to make the workdays less miserable. Here are some of my favorite tips that I used to survive those long, excruciating 9-5 hours.
Read MoreI’m no branding expert, but having been a part of a handful of businesses over the years (including my own!), I’ve learned a thing or two about what to do and what NOT to do when choosing a name for your business. Often, the name is one of the first big decisions you will make, and it better be a good one, because while it isn’t impossible to change your business name, you certainly don’t want to do so too often. So how do you choose a good name? Read on my friends…
Read MoreMaking the leap to go from part-time to full-time in your side hustle is a big decision and it’s tough to know when that right time is. These 3 criteria will help make that decision just a little bit easier.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that starting a business is hard work. As a business owner, you will likely take on many roles, work long hours and face near daily ups and downs. I was prepared for this, but there were a few other things I wish I knew BEFORE I started my business.
Read MoreWorking a side hustle while still in your 9-5 isn’t a walk in the park. Here are my 7 favorite tips on how to balance it all without burning out.
Read MoreEveryone has the same 24 hours in a day, but there are ways to get more done in less time. These 5 tips will help you be more productive so that you can accomplish more.
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