This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you purchase using these links, at no additional cost to you. For the full disclosure, visit this page. Small business owners understand the importance of using secure passwords and not opening suspicious attachments. Certainly, cyber crime is a risk, and protection measures are … Read more
Do you trust your employees? You must, right? To some extent. Because they have keys to the office, or the store. Also, they have access to customer files, or the stockroom. Certainly, they know proprietary information about how your company does business. And you like to think you are a good boss. Understanding, and fair. … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you purchase using these links, at no additional cost to you. For the full disclosure, visit this page. Buzzwords and acronyms come and go in business. So if you’ve seen CX and not known what it means, you are not alone. CX means … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you purchase using these links, at no additional cost to you. For the full disclosure, visit this page. If you are an entrepreneur running a service business without a CRM, you are missing out. Truly. A CRM is a Customer Relationship Management software. … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you purchase using these links, at no additional cost to you. For the full disclosure, visit this page. As consumers, we know the importance of online reviews. As entrepreneurs, our relationship with them is, well, complicated. Because nothing feels better than getting positive … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you purchase using these links, at no additional cost to you. For the full disclosure, visit this page. We move through with world with sets of assumptions. And thank goodness! Because society needs them. It makes life easier. When we drive a car, … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you purchase using these links, at no additional cost to you. For the full disclosure, visit this page. We just love to take shortcuts. As humans. Why say 3 words when we can just rhyme off the first 3 letters as though it … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you purchase using these links, at no additional cost to you. For the full disclosure, visit this page. It’s not woo-woo. If you think affirmations in general, or subliminal affirmations in particular, are in the outer edges of reality, prepare to be surprised. … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you purchase using these links, at no additional cost to you. For the full disclosure, visit this page. Recently, I mentioned to a client that their website needs a stronger CTA. And they asked me, what is CTA? Which stopped me in … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you use these links, at no additional cost to you. For the full disclosure, visit this page. Most of our lives are online. From basics like banking and bills, to communication, to entertainment; we use the internet every day. For some of us, … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you use these links, at no additional cost to you. For the full disclosure, visit this page. These 5 signs you need to spend more time working on your business can make the difference between long term success, or failure. Entrepreneurs juggle a lot … Read more
It takes a special kind of person to be a business owner. Owning and managing a business needs the right mindset, commitment, and a deep passion. Studies show that business owners are at higher risk for entrepreneur loneliness, stress, and burnout. Being part of a supportive community protects against these downsides of being an entrepreneur. This is the … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you use these links, at no additional cost to you. For the full disclosure, visit this page. When I started my first business in 2001, I was not prepared for the loneliness of entrepreneurship. I’m an introvert, so escaping the corporate cubicle hive … Read more
Before Estée Lauder was the name of a global billion dollar brand, she was just a girl with passion and a dream. Sound familiar? Back when she was born in 1908, in New York City, the world was very different. Women couldn’t even vote, for one thing. Estée got her start selling skincare products that … Read more
It seems like journalling is everywhere, and for good reason. Studies prove that people who keep a journal experience many positive outcomes. These benefits include improved mood, lowered blood pressure, and less anxiety. This sounds great as a business owner, but I believe journalling is more than that. It’s a practise that, when done right, can increase … Read more
Entrepreneurs are very driven people. After all, we work towards something no one else sees. And to build our vision, we work harder and longer than we ever did at a paid job. Many successful brands have wild stories of risk and sacrifice. Before becoming the billionaire known for Cirque du Soleil, Guy Laliberté was a street … Read more
Collaborations are not just for social media influencers. marketing. Though that tactic works, it isn’t right for every business. But good news – there are many other ideas for collaborations for entrepreneurs which can boost reach and revenue. So read on for inspiration from famous collabs, learn the benefits of collaborations, and then see a … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you use these links, at no additional cost to you. For the full disclosure, visit this page. So you are starting out as an entrepreneur? Whether you are scaling up a side-gig or adding another venture to your empire, I recommend getting back … Read more
It’s a myth that to succeed in business, you need to be an extrovert. Because there are famous introverts who prove that otherwise. Surprisingly, being a leader, talking to the media, and being OUT THERE does not have to mean being the sort of person who is comfortable with that. In fact, famous introverts like … Read more
Ikea nearly pushed me over the edge. I’d dealt with overwhelm as an entrepreneur. But this was a whole new level. And it reminded me of a few key strategies to cope. But first, I’ll tell you the whole story. important strategIt was the hottest day in London, ever. The windows of my new flat … Read more
What’s in a name? One one hand, the name of a business doesn’t seem to really matter. After all, I’m writing this using a laptop with an Apple logo on it. And what does fruit have to do with computers, anyway? But what a company is called matters, so here are tips to generate a … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you use these links, at no additional cost to you. For the full disclosure, visit this page. Seems like everyone is talking about the benefits of journaling these days. Studies have shown that keeping a journal improves mental health by managing stress and … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you use these links, at no additional cost to you. For the full disclosure, visit this page. I’ve been an entrepreneur since I was 6 years old. True story. It was the end of August and I had a summer’s worth of comic … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you use these links, at no additional cost to you. For the full disclosure, visit this page. The recent holiday season reminded me of an experience which taught me that our beliefs can be barriers or breakthroughs. Let me explain. I didn’t know … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you use these links, at no additional cost to you. For the full disclosure, visit this page. Actually, this title is not entirely accurate. Understanding this line and finding a way to balance it as a newbie entrepreneur is a challenge. However, it’s … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you use these links, at no additional cost to you. For the full disclosure, visit this page. It’s such a digital world that it is easy to forget old-school basic CX like, you know – answering the phone. A recent experience with with … Read more
A journal practice has many benefits. First of all, it’s a safe space to reflect and vent. And more importantly, writing helps to manage stress and improve wellbeing. Business owners can use journalling strategically for brainstorming, goal setting, and accountability. While it’s therapeutic to sit down with a beautiful notebook and let the ink flow, … Read more
Entrepreneurs know how to get things done. However, the ongoing flow of creativity and innovation that comes with running a business can get overwhelming. There are constant distractions and demands. Essentially, this can be a challenge. As a client described recently “I’m working all day but don’t feel that I’m getting anywhere.” Given that, here … Read more
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