by Valerie Jones This month, it’s all about the HEART. Valentine’s Day may or may not be your cup of tea (or glass of wine), but, like it or not, the holiday tends to cause us to reflect on the themes of love. However, I am going to spin it a bit differently here. I […]
by Dr. Sandra Hamilton | Featured Contributor “Finding the one” and “lucky in love” are phrases that reflect the primacy of romantic relationships in our culture. Though a passionate and profound connection with a life mate is a beautiful adventure, those who choose to focus on other priorities, or have not had the opportunity, may […]
by Katie Shabi Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. While the lovey-dovey holiday is fun to celebrate, the rewards of remembering the holiday in your business endeavors can also be sweet. Americans spend an estimated $1 billion every year on Valentine’s candy, making the holiday a great opportunity for seasonal marketing. Should you invest […]
by Melanie Benson Strick Got a shortage of time and energy to pull off your big vision? At a certain point in your small business growth, an entrepreneur needs to hire help to achieve more. Hiring a virtual assistant or employee or even a team of experts will help – but before you do […]
by Chrysta Bairre “Most people overestimate what they can do in one year, and underestimate what they can do in three years.” These are the words of my business coach and mentor, Rachael Jayne Groover. Rachael Jayne challenged me to create a big and bold 3-year dream. She encouraged me to set aside limiting […]
Photo by Vlada Karpovich on Pexels by Lucy Rendler-Kaplan In the sixteen years I have been working professionally, I have been fortunate to spend 9 of them working from home. My very first job out of college, at 21, was a work-from-home job. I had never had a “real” full-time grown-up job before, and it […]
by Tracy Jensen Whether you’re starting a web design firm or the sports store down the street, every business needs a marketing strategy because let’s face it: a great service or product is worthless if no one knows about it. But with limited time and manpower, where do you start? 1. Set expectations – […]
by Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D. | Featured Contributor For my entire adult life I’ve held gym memberships and actually enjoy working out. People often assume I was a tomboy who played sports as a child. Alas, I was a wuss and a wimp. I could have won awards for “Most Creative Excuse To Escape Gym Classes” in school. […]
by Kate Muller Do people take you seriously at work? Is your boss a bully? Are you carrying out the responsibilities of three different jobs, but only getting paid to do one? If you work in an environment where you’re constantly being taken advantage of, maybe it’s time for you to take a long, […]
by Gayle Allen | Featured Contributor As an entrepreneur, you’re driven and self-directed. You’re used to hacking solutions, building systems, and creating workflows for all aspects of your business. But in your efforts to scale and respond quickly, you may be overlooking the most important workflow of all. It’s the one with the greatest return […]
