You Are Closer Than You Think
Many people who come to me for career, business, or life guidance feel completely lost at sea in a fog, only to discover they were only a mile from shore.
Self-Employment
Tackling My Fears, One Layer at a Time
I want to share some lessons about fear and then I realized I’m dealing with some fears right now. Gettin’ personal. Tackling my fears one at a time.
You’re on My Gratitude List. + My Report at 2 Years in Business.
Gratitude for my readers, subscribers, friends and clients. What a difference you make for me. Looking back on my 2nd year in business. It takes a lot to get things off the ground.
How To Choose the Right Niche for Your Business
Your niche is there whether you know it or not. It’s not just about choosing a demographic. Here’s what it means, plus a list of criteria for a good niche.
Very Specific Niches Draw More Interest
Having a clear niche for your business can be so effective that it’s worth a look, and worth a review regularly. Definitions, why, and guidance here.
Are You a Reluctant Business Owner?
Many business owners want to ignore the fact that they own a business. In a way it sounds funny but I see it all the time. They like their work but hold their nose at business and marketing. This might help you warm up to it.
Is There Room for My Business in Today’s Market? 8 Signs of Readiness.
You might wonder if your business idea is going to be viable in the current market, and that’s a good question. Don’t just leap. 6 things that tell you it’s ready for market.
The Self-Employment Leap of Faith
Many people wonder how to handle the lack of income security that seems to come with self-employment. Here’s the simple trick.
Networking for Introverts. (You’re Great at What Actually Works for Networking.)
Networking is one of those dreaded things for introverts. But mostly because you have the wrong definition of networking. It can be easy.
Wondering About Creating Videos for Your Business?
You’ve heard you should be using video to attract clients but what might that look like? And what if you’re nervous about it?
The Latest News in My One-year-old Business
I wrote this one year in to my solopreneur journey about how it was going.
The Pain and Joy of Being in Transition
A snapshot written when I was going through a “birthing” process of my coaching business, about the emotional ups and downs – exciting and scary. Plus how I got through it.
Put Your Business on the (Google) Map – Tips for Solopreneurs
It’s easier than you think to get found online. And Google’s free business directory is the key. Read tips here.
What Matters Now: Stepping Back, Getting Real
It’s that time of year for reflection about the last year and the upcoming year. What matters now?
15 Practical Reasons Why I Blog for My Business
Blogging isn’t for everyone but it can be far more useful for businesses than most people think.
Interns Can Help, If…
There’s so many great reasons to hire interns and we all seem to want their help. But, so much gets in the way. Some tips to make it work.
Good Marketers Give First
The key to effective marketing and communications whether online or offline is to give your audience something they find valuable first. Here’s what I mean.
She asked me: But what do you REALLY want? Then my brain opened wider.
I had the most interesting conversation over a business lunch yesterday. Against the practical voice in my head, I said a little about what I really want to be doing, and a new door opened up that I couldn’t have imagined.
