I am a pretty fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants kind of business person. While I have some general idea of which way I want to go professionally and I continue to take steps to get there, I largely follow the flow of what feels right at the moment. For instance, when I first went into writing, I …
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5 Unexpected Benefits of Joining a Mastermind Group
When I moved across the country from Michigan to California, I decided that it was the perfect time to take my freelance career to a higher level. Sure, I was doing fairly well on my own, constantly striving to learn everything I needed to succeed as I went along, but I also knew that I could go …
Could Your Morning Routine Be Hurting You?
Every day, I wake up and immediately start thinking about what I have to do during the day ahead, rolling out of bed only after my anxiety and stress levels are beginning to rise thanks to the to-do list in my mind that now seems so long. From there I wander to the coffee pot, pour myself some …
Turning Small Business Failures Into Successes
Every small business owner faces failure at some point in his or her lifetime. Whether it is a missed opportunity to land a huge client, the creation of a business plan that falls flat on its face, or some other “tragedy,” failures seem to be lurking around every corner. However, contrary to how it …
The Secret to Making a Family Business Work
Owning and operating a small business is no easy feat. Add family to the mix and it can get even harder as Harvard Business Review reports that only 30% of family-run businesses survive to the second generation. This made me wonder why some are able to defy the odds and actually thrive when …
How This One Change to Your Self Talks May Increase Your Small Business Success
This article is one in the multi-part series entitled The Entrepreneurial Mindset. I am a believer in positive self-affirmations. I think they can help you get through difficult situations, give you confidence when you’re not feeling real sure about your abilities, and they even provide a ray …
