The great thing about small businesses is that… well, they’re small. We can react to changes in our market, our audience, and even our own lives much faster than some of the larger companies out there.  Of course, because we can be agile, it also means there are a lot of moving pieces. Because things […]

Technology is incredibly helpful when trying to scale your business and create a memorable customer experience. But it’s not infallible. There are plenty of ways that tech goes wrong — and I’ve seen many a slip-up in my days.  After working in operations for over a decade and owning a business that helps business owners […]

Feeling stuck in your business? There are a million reasons why you could be having a hard time moving forward, but I’m going to be a little blunt with you today, friend. Have you ever thought that the problem could be you?  Realizing you’re the bottleneck in your business doesn’t feel good, but it’s a […]

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You’re working hard on your business, day in and day out. You’re doing everything possible to nurture it to the level of growth. You’re doing all the things coaches and experts have said to do. You’re wearing all the hats and putting in all the hours. Still, you can help but feel something is off. […]

Take a look anywhere online and you’ll be inundated with “must haves” and “quick tips” for growing your business. Whether it’s an Instagram post or YouTube video, this one-size-fits-all advice is everywhere.  The online space is full of cookie-cutter business strategies for achieving an arbitrary 7-figure goal, but is it really all good advice? Should […]

You’re ready for help and you need it fast. You should just be able to find a qualified candidate and bring them on board in a few days, right? … no. There’s no such thing as a “unicorn” when it comes to hiring. Making the decision to grow your team and your business is exciting, […]

It happens more than we’d like to admit: You launched what you thought was your best product yet, and it didn’t perform the way you had hoped.  It’s disappointing, to be sure, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that the launch was a total bust — or that your offer isn’t viable. Honestly, when I dig […]

Disclaimer: The below article might contain affiliate links. That means if you click on an identified link* and subscribe to the product or service, I might receive a commission for the referral. Quality and integrity are cornerstones for me, though, so you can rest assured that I’d never recommend anything I don’t use and love […]

The great thing about entrepreneurs? We’re never short on ideas.  The hardest part about being an entrepreneur? Having to follow through on all those ideas. One of the things I think most entrepreneurs and online business owners overlook in their drive to do more/be better/grow faster? Active reflection.  No, I’m not talking about lighting a […]