Every year we swear we are going to take more time off from our businesses over the holidays and really RELAX. Every year we also scramble to put together a holiday promotion, jam all of the client work and product creation into the last minute, and try to watch one whole holiday movie without checking…
What does holiday support look like to your customers? Most business owners think first to gifts and products for your customers to buy for their family and friends for Christmas. But that isn’t necessarily what they need from you. Every business and personal brand can provide some kind of seasonal support to their audience. Your…
The other day I could not get focused. I had a project on my list for the day and really just did not want to do it. At. All. I felt like either a teenager or a toddler. I just didn’t want to do it. No one could make me (arms crossed across my chest)….
Do you find yourself staying busy with non-urgent tasks when it is time to tackle a difficult project or task? In Episode 15, I am talking about the phenomenon of Productive Procrastination. According to Urban Dictionary, the definition of Productive Procrastination is ‘Doing stuff to keep busy while avoiding what really needs doing.” This is…
[Summer Business Prep Series] In Episode 14, I am talking about how to run your business in the summer with kids home. This pertains to working at a brick and mortar office or shop, or in your home office. What should the kids be doing? How can you balance fun summer activities with growing your…
[Summer Business Prep Series] In Episode 13, I am talking about prepping your business for summer, and how to set up summer office hours for your business. It is important to set expectations for both your family and your clients in regards to your summer hours. Do not wing it this summer, set yourself up…