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Get More Done With a Done List

As a small business owner, I have a lot to do each day. From emailing, to blogging, to running my business, to working on actual projects, my to do list is never ending. Todoist keeps me sane by...

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5 Tips to Help You Curb Distractions

I get distracted easily, especially when it’s work related. Back in college I was known to disable the wifi on my laptop just so I wouldn’t go online and browse Facebook, read blogs, or chat on AIM....

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How to Prep Your Business for the Holidays

  Like it or not, the holiday season is fast approaching. Although it may seem early, now is the perfect time to get things for your business in order so you can enjoy the upcoming holiday season. Here...

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A Study on Opt-In Sign Ups

Back in May I shared a post on how to track newsletter sign ups with the eNews Extended plugin and MailChimp. It’s been over six months since I’ve implemented it myself so I thought I’d take a look at...

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How Creating A Daily Schedule Helps Me Get More Done

Working for yourself is tricky. There’s no boss breathing down your neck making sure you’re not goofing off on Pinterest or Twitter. Sure, you have clients who you have to answer to, but they don’t...

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My Secret For Staying Focused & Getting More Done

Two weeks ago I shared how using a daily schedule allows me to get more done in a day. That was only part of my time management process. I have another secret weapon that I use to make sure I’m...

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How to Prevent Data Loss and the Headache That Comes With It

You know how I feel about backups. If you don’t, you can read my posts on backing up your website to become acquainted. And if you’re familiar with my stance, don’t worry. I’m not going to be...

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How to Treat Clients So They Keep Coming Back (or What My Mechanic Taught Me...

My mechanic is awesome. Five years ago when my car failed inspection and I needed to get it fixed, I had no idea where to take it. After one not so pleasant experience at one place, I hit the internet...

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6 Easy Ways to Create a Work Life Balance When Working From Home

When you’re a creative business owner, it’s not uncommon to find yourself working from sun up to sun down. You’re the boss, which means you have to make sure everything gets done, from accounting, to...

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9 Must-Have Chrome Extensions for the Creative Business Owner

As a creative business owner, I spend a great portion of my day in Chrome. Because of this, I’m always on the lookout on ways to make running my business easier. Luckily there are a ton of awesome...

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7 Ways to Set Your Business Up for Success So You Can Keep (or Start) Doing...

As a business owner, I think it’s safe to say you love what you do. Perhaps you’ve taken the leap and now work for yourself or maybe you’re not quite there yet, but you dream of the day when you’re...

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4 Ways to Extend Your Brand Beyond Your Website

When it comes to branding, we all know how important having a cohesive, on-brand website is. But what about beyond your site? Have you given any thought to how your brand is seen on various other...

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Why I Use Google Apps for Work (and Why You Should Too!), Plus a Setup Tutorial

Google Apps for Work has become a staple in my business. From email to document storage, it gets used daily, if not hourly. Before we get into why you should use Google Apps for Work (and how to set...

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How to Prep Your Business for the Holidays

  Like it or not, the holiday season is fast approaching. Although it may seem early, now is the perfect time to get things for your business in order so you can enjoy the upcoming holiday season. Here...

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How to Prioritize Your Website Tasks to Make the Most Impact + A Printable...

You probably have a million items on your website to do list, am I right? Things like updating blog posts, creating new sales pages, and setting up shop. It never ends. Tackling it all is a challenge....

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5 Simple Tips to Keep Your Online Business in Order

This is a guest post by Wendy Dessler Now that you’ve decided to start an online business, it’s time to figure out the best ways to stay organized. If your business is a mess, you’ll find it nearly...

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How to Prep Your Business for the Holidays

  Like it or not, the holiday season is fast approaching. Although it may seem early, now is the perfect time to get things for your business in order so you can enjoy the upcoming holiday season. Here...

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How a Website Gave Me Freedom From the Cubicle

Once upon a time I had a soul sucking office job. I hated it. I would dread going to work every morning. Those 8 hours in a cubicle couldn’t go by fast enough. Previous office jobs were the same....

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What to Do When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed With Your Side Hustle

It’s 7pm and you’re home from work. You grab a bite to eat and fire up your laptop from your couch. Time to start working on that side hustle of yours. But you’re stuck. You know you need to be...

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5 Lies You’re Telling Yourself That Are Stopping You From Launching Your...

You’ve got big dreams of being your own boss one day. Right now you’re busy planning away as you get ready to launch your dream business. The one that will one day allow you to quit your 9-5 and earn...

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