There’s a pretty pervasive myth out there that says in order to be successful online, you need to be peppy, extroverted, beautiful, outspoken, lively, and endlessly energetic. It sets up a horrible feeling of an uphill battle for everyone who doesn’t feel like a million bucks every day of the week. It makes the feeling even worse if you’re trying to build a business Continue reading...
Stop Working So Hard
Slow Down… Or Else: The Surprising Truth Behind Why Working Less Can Actually Be Better for Your Business
To keep giving you relevant and timely content, we update our most popular posts. This article was last updated in May 2021. What would happen to your business if you just… stopped? What if you took a month off? Or reduced your hours to 20 a week? What if you took a hiatus from social media while on a two week vacation... or maybe longer? Does this bring up a Continue reading...
Busting the 4 Persistent Online Business Myths That Every New Business Owner Believes (Are You One of Them?)
Not to be a total downer or anything, but have you ever noticed just how much…well, crap… is out there lurking, just waiting to come between you and your success? There are pitfalls, slip-ups, miscalculations, rumors, myths, trends, fads, bad advice, and the all-too-familiar overwhelm. It’s a jungle out there, and it seems there’s a threat around every corner. Which Continue reading...
My Super-Simple Strategy to Stop Overwhelm and Start Focusing on the Exact Right Things to Grow Your Business
Is there anything more daunting, more puzzling, and more exhausting than building an online business … from scratch … on your own? You have 3,487 things to do, are constantly thinking over (and maybe over-thinking!) every single aspect of running your business, and are terrified you’ll ultimately fail. Not knowing what to focus on next or seeing how you’ll get Continue reading...
4 Common Mistakes Business Owners Make That Crush Your Chances of Making Money (And How to Get Back on Track)
You’ve officially started your business. You have a website, and you know what kind of work you want to do. You’ve read a lot of articles on business-building and told friends and family what you’re up to. Maybe you’ve even made some money from a few paying clients. You have big plans for your business, and you’re ready to really get things moving. You want to make Continue reading...
Dreaming vs. Doing: How to Strike the Perfect Balance So You Can Create a Business That Supports Your Life
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about a shift in the way you run your business that can bring the calm, clarity, and control you need to make it online. First, we discussed what challenges you’re up against and what you need to overcome. Then we talked about getting past them and not letting them stop you… all so you can create a business you love that Continue reading...
You Have Questions, I Have Answers: Readers Share Their Small Business Challenges and Get My Proven Strategies
Last week you shared the biggest challenges that you’re currently facing as you run and grow your online businesses. You said you’re currently grappling with situations ranging from the ridiculous amount of time it takes to get things done and working long hours... to knowing how to actually build your business, connect with potential clients, and get paid for your Continue reading...
You Tell Me: What’s Your Biggest Business Obstacle? Share Your Biggest Challenges and Get Personalized Advice
Today’s post is all about you. I always write with the goal of helping you build an incredible, profitable business that you can be proud of. This month I’m excited because I’m going to be writing my posts on the feedback you give me (today!) on where you’re stuck, what you need, and how I can help, so I can focus on giving you what you need most. Specifically, I’m Continue reading...
Want to Take Time Off? The Most Effective Way Savvy Business Owners Manage Work & Family Time Over the Holidays
The holidays are coming up fast, and by now many of us are starting to feel the pressure. There’s the traditional pressure that anyone with a TV, radio, internet connection, or magazine subscription is familiar with – that right now we should all be focused on decorating our homes, baking the perfect desserts, buying more stuff, and spending lots of time with Continue reading...
Want to Increase Your Productivity? The Experts You MUST Follow Online (And Those You Should Drop Immediately)
Which business-building experts, trendsetters, and websites do you follow online? Are you sure you’re subscribed to all the right people? How do you know? Today I’m getting into the nitty-gritty of who to follow, who to not bother with, and how to know when you’re getting all the right updates from all the right people. Plus, I’m sharing a step-by-step plan for Continue reading...