In the online business space, there are quite a few… shall we say conflated terms? We see people talk about “making 6 figures” but they mean they hit six figures in revenue, not profit.  So many people talk about their favorite project management tools when really they’re talking about their CRMs or onboarding processes. (HoneyBook […]

You want to grow your business, so what’s the first step?  You might think that outsourcing is the key to scaling. It’s what most coaches and “online biz guides” say to do. Countless articles, podcasts, and blogs will tell you the key is hiring a VA, working with a marketing agency, or buying more ad […]

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 […]

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, […]

When I worked in corporate America, I dreaded receiving yet another meeting invitation (especially the ones that were right smack in the middle of lunchtime—how rude!). It wasn’t because I can be an introvert, though that didn’t help. Mostly, my annoyance came because the meetings often lacked structure, had no obvious purpose, didn’t contribute to […]

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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 […]

Rarely do things ever go according to plan in life, business included. You know this because you’ve experienced it plenty of times. Tech failures on launch day. Misprints from the printer on a large order. Emails getting sent to the wrong segment of subscribers.  If you haven’t had a facepalm moment yet in your business, […]

When you first decide to hire, you might think it’s as easy as finding the best candidate or contractor, signing the agreement, and getting to work. Smooth sailing from there, right? Not so much. You can set up all the systems and SOPs you want, but you will still experience a learning curve as you […]

You already have your product or service nailed down, but what about your business’s content? Your content forms the backbone of your company: it tells your audience what you do, what you value, and what it’s like to work with you.  The downside? Content creation takes a lot of time. From planning blogs, videos, podcasts, […]