Taking Breaks Guilt Free
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Being self employed can make it feel like you don't have the time for a break or a vacation. But that's not true! You deserve breaks and you deserve to be able to take them without guilt.
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Juggling jobs: Balancing work in the gig economy→
/Maggie Karshner is featured in this article published by the Seattle Times, written by Maggie Mertens. The article discusses some contract work as opposed to traditional employment and shares some strategies for making multiple jobs work.
Read MoreSocial Media for Solo Entrepreneurs
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When in business by yourself, social media can seem daunting, yet an important part of doing business. I cut through the fluff, and explain how to leverage social media for solo entrepreneurs without getting overwhelmed.
Read MoreSelecting a Coach: What are you Looking for?
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You're looking for the perfect coach but you don't know where to start? This is a common confusion, especially if you're looking for a coach who offers one on one sessions. Here are the top 5 things to be looking for in a coach.
Read MoreWhat to Do When You're Pissed at the Client Who No-Showed
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That 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 MoreYour Ideal Week of Self Employment
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You got an interest in being self employed, and you're probably considering it because you want your life to be different than it is now. Creating your business with an eye on what your ideal week looks like can make for a very fulfilling experience with self employment!
Read MoreThe Fundamental Balancing Act for Small Businesses
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How 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 MoreLiving an Engaged Life
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Living an engaged life typically makes us feel like our lives are more meaningful and full. Here are some tips on how to stay engaged in the most difficult of circumstances.
Read MoreYour Learning Edge
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Challenging yourself to do something new or different can be difficult. How can you enjoy this experience as much as possible and take care of yourself while you grow?
Read MoreDealing with Difficult Things
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Difficult situations are everywhere and especially important to the budding entrepreneur. Here are some thoughts on the nature of difficult things, and why it's worth stick through it.
Read More4 Things I Never Thought I'd Love About Being Self Employed
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Some people are really nervous about trying to start a business or being self employed. Many of the things we're most afraid of are also the things that are most worthwhile!
Read MoreCourage, Fear, and Life (and entrepreneurship)
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The act of becoming an entrepreneur is a courageous act. If you don't know what your dream business is, a thing you can do to prepare is practice courage.
Read MoreWorking without Attachment to the Outcome
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Sometimes outcomes are not directly linked to how hard we work. How do we stay motivated to keep working when the results seem completely unrelated?
Read MoreAm I an Entrepreneur?
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Technically, if you operate a business, then you're an entrepreneur, however I don't think that was the actual question you were asking. This could be interpreted as an epic question of identity, however, for the purposes of this blog post, I'm going to interpret it as a question about if you have the right skills and qualities to become an entrepreneur.
Read MoreThe Big Hurdle of Being an Entrepreneur
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A lot of being an entrepreneur is a lot more circuitous than a well-laid and direct plan. Whether you're already running your business, or if you're just thinking about it, you can start cultivating the tools you'll need at any time. The sooner you get started, the sooner your business will be thriving and as an added bonus you'll likely be enjoying your business far more!
Read MoreChoosing Value over Scarcity
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When starting a business, it's generally necessary to have at least one phase where you tighten your belt. This isn't the most fun experience for most people, however there is a hidden opportunity here; an opportunity that has the potential to feel more like freedom than limitation.
Read MoreBuild a Website without Breaking the Bank
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As a solo-entrepreneur, you need a website, it shouldn't cost you a ton, and it should be easy for you to update. Here are three leading platforms that are great resources for solo-entrepreneurs.
Read MoreGetting Help - Writing your First Position Description
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Admin staff are within your reach. They're key to growing your business and can dramatically improve your experience of your business. Read on to learn the logistics of finding your first admin staff.
Read MoreCelebrating Baby Steps
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This is one of the most important and most over-looked tools for the solo entrepreneur. (and everyone, really.) Celebrating your small accomplishments is acknowledging your success in small ways on a daily or weekly basis.
Read MoreThoughts on Change for the New Year
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How do you deal with change when it relates to your business? Sometimes change makes us afraid and we try to keep things the same since there is comfort in the expected. But this can create an energetic dam that is bound to fill up and lead to stressful and sudden change. So how do we deal with that?
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As a self-employed business owner, you know you've got to deal with contracts. But this isn't the fun part of the job. It might even be scary to make something "legal" like that. What you don't know is that a good contract is at the root of making client experiences more ease-ful. Here I'll break it down into three simple principles, making it easy for you to reap the rewards of contracts.