So, you woke up one morning and decided you had had enough of the corporate world… Maybe you had a baby or two and you thought, “Hey, why not do my own thing so I can watch them grow up?” A noble thought indeed. Too many parents do not see their kids much as they are working so hard to provide a living for them. Great, well… It is time to begin. But instead of beginning, … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2015
The Recipe for a Comfortable Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance, between personal and professional responsibilities, is one of the most challenging issues for today’s working professionals to solve. Working professionals trying to balance the responsibilities of parenthood, marriage, housekeeping, career growth, and possibly caring for aging parents takes its toll. Today, people are looking for more than earning a paycheck … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Build a Tribe with a Free Offer
Are you finding it difficult to build your email list? If so there may be two reasons you are having a problem. 1) You don’t have a free offer on your website. 2) Your free offer is not enticing enough for people to give you their name and email. The important thing to remember about a free offer is that it should be valuable and of the same quality as the products you … [Read more...]
50 Richest Self-Made Women in America 2015
Forbes has launched a new list that ranks people by wealth, and this one is dedicated to women who made their own money rather than inherited it or acquired it by some other means. The list of the 50 richest self-made women in America in 2015 includes entrepreneurs, corporate executives, designers, celebrities, and an author. The bar to get on this list was quite high. Women … [Read more...]
One-Third of All US Businesses Now Owned by Women
Sponsored by Mailigen: A recent study found there is a steady increase in the number of US-based women who are starting new businesses. The statistics for 2014 indicate that female entrepreneurs began approximately 887 businesses each day, on average, and today, as many as thirty percent of all US businesses are owned by women. The data comes from a study conducted by … [Read more...]
What I Learned by Leaving a Big Career to Take a Sabbatical at 30
It is a couple of weeks before my 6 month sabbatical comes to an end. I am walking my little dachshunds (i.e, daxies) at 11 a.m. in the local park. While sitting on the park bench embracing my last hours as a free agent, I realize one of the hounds has lifted his leg on a neighbor’s stroller and I need to go apologize. As I approach to diffuse the situation, I start … [Read more...]
What Does “What do you do?” Really Mean?
“What do you do?” It’s a question you’re asked on almost a daily basis. And if you own your own business, it’s the most important question you’re asked. Every time you’re asked that question you have the chance to shine, to stand out from the crowd and attract new clients and customers. Every time you don’t make yourself unforgettable you have wasted that opportunity. Most … [Read more...]
10 Biggest Productivity Myths
There are many who would consider themselves gurus of productivity, an endless source of wisdom on the matter, ready to dispense advice to all who ask. And, those who don't. While they may be correct in many of their tips, there are a number of common myths regarding productivity which are regularly shared around. Even those who are already very productive can be misguided … [Read more...]
Giving Teenagers the Lowdown on Smarter Saving
Sponsored by Heritage Bank: Entering the workforce as a teenager is often an exciting and liberating experience. With this eagerness, though, also comes a lack of smarts in regards to how important it is to save and to have long-term goals. In order to really give your teenager the lowdown on how to be a smart saver as they start their career, consider the following … [Read more...]
5 Steps for Going from Concept to Creation
There’s no doubt about it. Ideas are all around us. Have you ever watched the show Shark Tank where people come in with fantastic ideas that actually work? For most, taking those ideas from concept to creation is difficult. Let’s discuss a few steps to help you get started. 1. Research Your Idea Find out if this is something that’s been done before. Is there a way to … [Read more...]