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...
View Article5 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....
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleMy 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View Article6 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...
View Article9 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...
View Article7 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...
View Article4 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...
View ArticleWhy 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleHow 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....
View Article5 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleHow 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....
View ArticleWhat 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...
View Article5 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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