by sponsor Megan Ronecker of Ruby and Sass Design Facebook Ads are becoming so popular, you’ve probably considered giving them a try. Chances are, you started looking into it and realized just how daunting a task it is- 20% percent text rule? A/B testing? Conversions? Ugh, so much to learn! And it’s not just running […]
by Lauren Wise Regardless of your industry, there is one universal aspect that connects us all: written communication. E-mails are every bit as important as phone calls, and a customer often decides within 30 seconds if they feel a connection to the content on your web site, brochure, or newsletter. Nowadays, it’s nearly impossible to […]
by Melissa Stewart PocketSuite “The easiest way to schedule clients, send invoices & get paid. Run your business over text, sync your calendar, take appointment requests online, and accept credit card payments.” PocketSuite is free to download that lets self-employed professionals manage nearly every aspect of their business. In minutes you can schedule appointments, accept credit […]
by Tanea Smith After months or in some cases years of juggling a full-time job and working on your side hustle there will be days when you feel as though you can’t take it one more second. You just don’t have it in you to read one more email, go to one more staff […]
“Behind every successful woman is her story. What’s your story?” I love being inspired by these stories, sharing these stories, and being a “purveyor of possibility.” That’s why I answered “yes” when The Motherhood contacted me about sharing The American Small Business Championship (in collaboration with SCORE and Sam’s Club) with our readers – my […]
by Melissa Stewart I think you’re beautiful just the way you are. And those pics you take on your smartphone? Amazing! But just in case you want to kick it up a notch, here are 5 FREE apps for photo editing on the go. Instagram (Android, iOS) You know it. You love it. You just […]
by Tanea Smith 3 people who would love to get a handwritten note from you! Your Customers: As you know the customer is the heart & soul of any company. The courtship usually goes something like this: They hear about you They connect with you and your product in some way They get to know, […]
by Lauren Wise I often have people ask me if I worry about working in an industry that many believe is becoming obsolete, or if I believe printed books will ever disappear. My reply is that the industry isn’t necessarily shrinking; it’s expanding to new platforms with more content than ever before, and that can […]
by Tanea Smith Think you’re ready to do the side hustle? 3 things to check off your list before you press play. If we were to look at life as one big party then we’d have to agree that nothing happens until the music starts. Whether your playlist includes Aretha Franklin, Beethoven or dare I […]
by Lauren Wise When it comes to marketing your business or expertise, the avenues to do so—from blogging to advertising to social media—are endless, yet seem necessary. And with 50% of companies planning to increase marketing spending in 2015 , it’s time to up your game. That ultimate end game is to have your name […]
