Criticism 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.
Read MoreBeing a rockstar problem solver will make you more valuable and happier and help you combat the stress and anxiety of dealing with chaos.
Read MoreIt takes a lot of guts to ask someone of influence for help. Here’s how to do it the right way, to increase your chances of actually getting a response.
Read MoreThere’s a lot to think about when starting a business, but knowing your numbers needs to be high on your list. Knowing your numbers will help you keep a pulse on your business and make more informed decisions for success.
Read MoreAs a startup CEO, the success of my days is almost entirely dependent on how productive, and how creative, I can be. These 3 changes to my morning have changed my days, and my productivity, for the better.
Read MoreBeing an entrepreneur and working towards your goals (whatever they may be) is a LONG road. No matter what, there will be tough moments, but it's up to you to decide if that's all there is. These 3 tips will help make sure that you celebrate those small moments.
Read MoreWhat happens when the fear of failure holds you back? Are you sick of your 9-5 and want to follow your dreams but failure is standing in your way? What if you looked at failure as your friend and not your foe?
Read MoreQuitting your 9-5 and taking your leap of faith usually requires giving up a regular paycheck. To conquer your fear of running out of money, understand what your runway is and learn how you can keep it going.
Read MoreSuffering from self-doubt? Think you don't have the skills to pursue your dream? You don't need to know everything to take a leap of faith. You'll "learn on the job" and that's OK. Keep these 3 lessons front of mind and banish self-doubt forever.
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