Have you filed your BOI report yet? ...did you even know that was a thing? As self-employed business owners, we're out here minding our own business. Then the government makes a change, and how are we supposed to know?? It's all good because you've got me! Read on to learn more about the BOI report and stay out of trouble with minimal confusion.
Read MoreYou haven't started your business yet, and you're not sure where to start. It seems like everything is interconnected and all needs to be done at the same time. Is there a starting point? If you do find a starting point, what comes next?
In this article, I provide 4 strategies to guide you through all the paradoxes of an early business's life. If you're a conscientious aspiring self-employed business owner, this will show you how to move through the early stages of your business with more confidence!
You want to start a business, but you're not sure what to buy now and what to hold off on. You want to make purchases with confidence to launch your business, but you also don't want to end up bankrupt. Starting a business comes with tight budgets and tough spending decisions. Read on as I provide guidance on differentiating between must-have and nice-to-have expenses. Learn when to invest in essential items and when to consider nice-to-haves like virtual assistants or upgraded tools, all while managing your funds effectively.
Read MoreThis is an article for those who are struggling with client inquiries that fail to become paying clients and want help to land more clients. In this article, I’ll demystify your process and show you how to describe this process to a client, which will help you to land more clients.
Read MoreSelf-employed business owners and cottage industry folks often don't spend a lot of time thinking about their business model. Combine this with the creative passions of my typical client, and suddenly, understanding business models becomes vitally important! Read on to learn how to see your business' business model. I promise your business is using a legitimate business model and I can help you see clearly what it is!
Read MoreConfidence in your business being possible is a key concern of so many aspiring self-employed people. This concern obscures the real question. In this article, I answer the initial question and offer a practical tool that will answer the underlying question.
Read MoreI don't know who's promoted the idea that business owners are universally good at money. We're not. And even then, those of who are good at it, it's not because of a god-given talent or anything. It's because we learned it. Being "good at money" is a complex set of skills that are rarely taught, but are totally learnable!
Read MoreMarketing can seem overwhelming for new business owners. In this article, I demystify what works best, and set a clear path for your first marketing project. Plus one more bonus high-return marketing effort.
Read MoreYou didn't become self-employed to become a sales professional! And yet, here you are. You have a lot of sales skills already that you might not recognize. Let me show you how to leverage your skills to help you drive client conversions.
Read MoreIf you’re afraid of launching your self-employed business a plan can be an easy way to alleviate some of your fears. You don’t have to leap blindly, you can have a plan for each of the three phases most people go through when launching their self-employed business. You’ll also find that having a solid plan B is both motivating and comforting.
Read MoreNetworking can be a tricky thing to understand, and one-on-one networking is significantly different than attending group networking events. And networking is a skill like any other; with some guidance you can master one-on-one networking!
Read MorePicking a name for your business is a very important decision. And it shouldn't be the thing that's holding you up from launching your business. This article covers some important things to consider when picking a name for your business, as well as a basic strategy for developing and testing a business name.
Read MoreI see many self employed business owners shying away from the notion of "sales." Our collective image of sales seems to include the slimy salesman, however this is not reflective of modern sales strategies. Leave behind the image of Depression Era Sales and learn about modern sales tactics that encourage you to embrace your integrity.
Read MoreIntroverts often find networking events daunting. This post is focused on strategies for more pleasurable networking for introverts and other folks who find networking events draining or difficult.
Read MoreA common hurdle to becoming self employed is where to find the money to get started. Here are the methods most self employed business owners have used.
Read MoreNetworking can be a baffling undertaking for self employed business owners. Learn the basics of successful networking to have your business thriving in no time!
Read MoreThat client canceled at the last minute, again. You didn't mention it before, but now it's getting to be too much. What do you do? It sounds like you’re struggling with having clients treat you the way you want to be treated. Keep reading to learn how to establish clear expectations that will ensure your clients treat you right. The secret lies in your cancellation policy. Let’s clarify so that you can love working with clients without the little headaches or nit-picky blowups!
Read MoreHow do you know if your business will succeed? Well, you don't really, but the fundamental balancing act of three key aspects of your business is a strong indicator. Read on to learn more about what makes a business work.
Read MoreMaggie Karshner is a self-employment coach based in Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. She specializes in coaching solo entrepreneurs and owner-operated small businesses in industries such as real estate, mental health therapy, massage therapy, yoga, doulas, and non-profit.
Maggie's coaching practice encompasses one on one coaching, group coaching, and asynchronous learning via the member area of the website.
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Have you filed your BOI report yet? ...did you even know that was a thing? As self-employed business owners, we're out here minding our own business. Then the government makes a change, and how are we supposed to know?? It's all good because you've got me! Read on to learn more about the BOI report and stay out of trouble with minimal confusion.
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Did you just get blind-sided by self-employment taxes? Or maybe you're early in your entrepreneurial journey and you're afraid of all the taxes you'll have to pay when self-employed. Let's clarify what's going on with self-employed taxes. Then we can make a plan that anticipates your tax liability.
This blog article is for progressive self-employed business owners who want to institute business practices throughout the year that will make tax time less stressful. But who also want to (legally) minimize the amount of tax they have to pay. Read on to better understand how to build a successful business with minimal stress at tax time.