Is it time to part ways with a client? It can be a tough thing as a consultant or contractor, especially if you care deeply about your clients. But it’s something you’ll experience eventually, so it’s important to prepare early. When you’ve got a system in place for offboarding a client, it makes the whole […]

Our summers are incredibly short here in Maine, so we take every opportunity to visit the local ice cream stand and head to the rocky coast to see the views. We have our favorite haunts, and there’s one thing they all share — a whole list of options to choose from!  First you start with […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This time of the year can be busy, even hectic, for business owners. Especially as you’re prepping for Q4 projects to finish and (hopefully??) some time off at the end of it all. Whether you’re fully checking out for the holidays or a much-deserved vacation or simply planning for a natural lull in work while […]

Business isn’t cheap. There’s a lot of emphasis in the business world on building and growing revenue so we can make the price tag it takes to keep the lights running worthwhile. But something we hear very little about? Habitual spending.  As business owners, you’re probably well aware that revenue – expense = profit, but […]

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