A long struggle is often necessary to build a business or launch your self employment. Starting a business doesn't require losing your mind. Learn some tips for perservering through the challenges that self employment can throw at you.
Read MoreTake the new year by storm and commit to Do Your Own Thing. The pressures to conform are ever present, but joy can only be found when we embrace our true self and bust out of oppressive office environments!
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 MoreBeing 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.
Read MoreMaggie 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 MoreWhen 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 MoreYou'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 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 MoreYou 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 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 MoreLiving 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 MoreChallenging 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 MoreDifficult 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 MoreSome 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 MoreThe 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 MoreSometimes 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 MoreTechnically, 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 MoreA 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 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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This is for those of you struggling with how to predict future business cash flow. You’re wondering how you can be confident that your future clients are coming. I’ll show you the data you can build your confidence upon. This confidence will help you feel certain your business isn't destined to end just because you’ve had a fluctuation in clients.
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Are you anxious about the changes caused by AI? This article is for forward-thinking, socially conscious, self-employed business owners. You want to face the reality of AI changes with aplomb. Change is inevitable, but let’s look at how it will uniquely impact self-employment. Read on for peace of mind and a path forward.