Like many others this holiday season, I’m all about supporting small business owners, putting my money where my mouth is and truly getting behind the brands and creatives I love. Even big brands are getting in on the shopping-small game, like American Express whose Small Business Saturday … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons to Shop Small this Holiday Season, Plus a Shout Out to Two Beautiful Online Business Brands
Entrepreneurship
Take Your Launch to the Next Level: Expert Advice
Are you gearing up to launch something great in your business? Yeah, me too—my podcast, The Business of You. And it’s changed what I think is possible, in life and in business. To say I’m excited is an understatement. And if you’re approaching a big launch, you’re probably feeling that way, … [Read more...] about Take Your Launch to the Next Level: Expert Advice
Bonus Resolutions for an Early Entrepreneurial New Year
Ahhh, fall. Time to buy new school supplies, freshen up your cool-weather wardrobe, and head back to the classroom. Well, ok, you’re not actually heading back to the classroom, because you’re an adult and you have a business to run. Still, you can’t help but get caught up in all of this exciting … [Read more...] about Bonus Resolutions for an Early Entrepreneurial New Year
How to overcome growing pains at every stage of your business
There was a time about 5 years ago that I wanted to quit my business. Shutter it and move on. I’d reached a point where I was working 14-hour days on client work. Sustainable growth felt impossible. I couldn’t get my head above water long enough to acknowledge or even think about … [Read more...] about How to overcome growing pains at every stage of your business
A practical guide to starting an online business
One benefit of today’s digital world is the relative ease of starting an online business. You can launch a website, find customers, conduct market research, and accept payment without a lot of technical expertise or savvy. But it helps to have a plan, especially to manage the ‘fine print’ of … [Read more...] about A practical guide to starting an online business
Do I really need a website for my business? Yes, and here’s why
The early days of any entrepreneur’s journey are filled with so many questions. How do I get clients?What do I charge?How do I grow an audience on social media or get new subscribers to my list? But there tends to be one question that gets asked even more than the rest: Do I REALLY need a … [Read more...] about Do I really need a website for my business? Yes, and here’s why