True Story: When I first started working from home, I HATED working at my desk. Being my own boss meant freedom and my desk felt like jail. So I worked from my bed, the couch, the kitchen table, and even ventured out to Starbucks a couple of times a week. But I began to feel unproductive. I lacked structure and couldn’t seem to really focus or get things accomplished. Because as GREAT as … [Read more...] about How to Set Up and Love Your Workspace
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How to Give Your Business a Fresh Start in the New Year
We all know by now that there is nothing magical about January 1st. But here’s the thing… We all really like a clean slate and a fresh start. There’s just something about the New Year that makes us want to clear the decks (in a wipe-your-arm-across-the-table-and-push-everything-to-the-floor kind of way), get rid of clutter (a la ), organize #allthethings, and simplify e-v-e-r-y-thing!! Am I … [Read more...] about How to Give Your Business a Fresh Start in the New Year
The Best Business Expenses Year After Year
They say that in order to make money, you have to spend money. But spending money (especially large amounts of it) on your business can be intimidating, sweat-inducing, and just plain scary. Mostly because there are a lot of choices and very little funds to go around… which means each purchase is marred with fear-filled thoughts and questions: What if I make a mistake? What if it … [Read more...] about The Best Business Expenses Year After Year
Outsourcing? Here Are 5 Things to Do First
There’s a lot of talk about outsourcing these days. Lately, I see people rushing to outsource because somebody said it was the answer to overwhelm or that it was the thing that changed the momentum and even trajectory of their business. They’re not wrong. Outsourcing can be HUGE for your business. But doing it too soon or too fast can actually be extremely damaging for your business, and … [Read more...] about Outsourcing? Here Are 5 Things to Do First
How I Built My Website in a Weekend
“How I Built My Website in a Weekend.” You’ve probably seen titles or tag lines like this before… And I’ll bet anything you’ve rolled your eyes upon seeing them. Maybe even scoffed a time or two. Because you (like me) know that while some things (tasks or projects) can be completed in a ridiculously short amount of time, things like websites, products, and even services require a bit more … [Read more...] about How I Built My Website in a Weekend
The Best Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation Workflow
You know as well as I do that the clock doesn’t stop when you’re a female entrepreneur. Not even when you go on vacation. That doesn’t mean you can’t not go on vacation though. (In fact, I proved you absolutely CAN go on vacation as a female entrepreneur in another post.) But, if you are anything like me (a female entrepreneur who is also a solopreneur), you know that there are still a few … [Read more...] about The Best Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation Workflow