If you’re here in the USA, Happy Independence Day to you. I hope you are spending the day enjoying yourself and reflecting on the many freedoms we have like I am.I have a confession to make and as I write this and prepare to hit send my heart is pounding. I’ve been afraid of something for a long...

I haven’t shared much about this journey but, I have a “lesson learned” I think could benefit. Recently I decided that it was time to get healthy. Not just lose a few pounds but, really take my health seriously and be in the closest shape to how I was when I was dancing and acting all...

Do you have a virtual assistant? They’re one of the best business-building resources available. And they can prevent you from getting overworked, burnt out, and just plain old cranky. Yes, a good virtual assistant can be a real lifesaver. However, many business owners aren’t making the most...

    Small projects can give a false sense of preparedness. When you have more than one at a time, suddenly you might be faced with more work than you think you can handle. Here are a few ideas to help you juggle multiple small projects. (more…)

If you’re like most business owners, there are tasks that you tend to repeat on a monthly, weekly or even a daily basis. This includes tasks such as: • Creating products. • Writing content. • Updating your blog. • Fulfilling orders. • Handling customer service. • Hiring freelancers. ...

Stress can kill you. Most people think this is stretching the truth a bit, but it is not. Stress causes unhealthy changes in your body. Manage stress before it gets out of hand with these three simple techniques. Stress is our response to outside forces exerted on us. It sounds like a lesson in physics...

When you own a business you get advice from unlikely and unexpected sources. And there’s no shortage of business advice to be found online. Everyone has a secret strategy to make millions overnight. The truth is that some of the business advice, unsolicited and found online, may be good, useful advice...

In order to be a successful business owner it’s important to plan. Business, like anything in life always works better when you have good plans. Even taking a trip works out better when you have a map or use GPS. Thorough business planning is like GPS for your business.  You’ll be able...

Do you believe in multitasking? Numerous studies have proven that multitasking is a myth. You don’t actually get more done. In fact, you probably work more slowly because your brain has to continuously re-focus on each task. Scientists have discovered that the human brain can only focus on one...

Have you reached all of the goals you set for yourself and your business? If not, there may be a very real reason why. Perhaps the goals you set weren’t the right goals. Or maybe they just need a little tweaking. The following tips will help you set better business goals (and you can embrace many...