My recently graduated college girl called me the other day to talk about her career plan. She knows exactly what she wants to do, and she has outlined the path she plans to take to get there. She’s chosen a career in one of the most highly competitive fields on the planet, and she has…
Do you use images on your website? Are you intentional about your image use, or do you just find something that will work for your post? Did you know that websites with good images get up to 94% more views than sites without? Using images well should be a critical component of your content marketing…
We work from home more than ever these days. And even with the end of pandemic restrictions, working remotely will hopefully remain an option for many workers. Working from home is not just for freelancers or the self-employed anymore. Working from home isn’t always as easy as it sounds, though. Between too little space and…
Are you dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur? While it’s not necessarily the right career path for everyone, there are habits you can develop to increase your chances for success in the entrepreneurial world. Habits can be incredibly powerful. James Clear, in his bestselling book (and one of my go-to’s) Atomic Habits, explains how establishing good…
Have you heard that it will help your business to become a confident and successful public speaker? It’s true. Speaking can be a great way to grow your business and a great way to make new connections. For more on that see my recent post Three Ways Speaking Can Grow Your Business. Learn the Art…
Have you ever thought about how decluttering your business can start your new year strong and successful? It’s a new year, and it’s time to firm up our plans for the months ahead. To start strong in the new year, you should get ready now. One of the best things you can do to prepare…
Happy New Year! Here we are just one week into a brand-new year. While I understand January 1st is just another day on the calendar, somehow putting up that brand-new calendar makes the days seem full of possibility. I set goals and make changes throughout the year, but this time of year still feels different…
When I was 19, I decided I would start a photography business to pay my way through college. I enjoyed photography and I took a photography class in high school to fill a gap in my schedule. Based on all that experience, I began photographing friends and family, and when someone suggested I should be…
The holidays are over, the kids are back to school and now it’s time to get back to work and get focused on your business. Are you ready? If you haven’t already set yourself up for success, take some time this week and put into place these five habits to position you for success this year….
The six rules for entrepreneurial success is the third in an occasional series about becoming an entrepreneur. You can find part 1 here and part 2 here. This article was originally published in 2012, and updated in 2022. Once you have your small business up and running, it is definitely not time to sit back…
