September 26, 2018

How Self-Employed Entrepreneurs Can Contribute to Solving Big Problems

September 26, 2018/ Maggie Karshner

Have you ever felt that your self-employment journey is too small to make a meaningful impact? Conscientious solo business owners can face a profound sense of helplessness in a world filled with colossal challenges. By examining the interplay between ego, independence, and interdependence, I’ll shed light on how small, individual efforts can create ripples in a vast web of interconnected systems. I’ll offer actionable insights to help you break out of a place of stuckness and recognize your true impact.

August 24, 2018

Creating Forward Movement - When You're Stuck on a Decision

August 24, 2018/ Maggie Karshner

Don’t let decision paralysis rob you of living your life to the fullest! Here are my strategies for forward movement when you’re stuck on a decision.

August 07, 2018

Creating Forward Movement - When You're Stuck at the Start

August 07, 2018/ Maggie Karshner

Being stuck is terrible for productivity, and when you’re self-employed there’s no one around to help you get unstuck! Here are some strategies for creating forward movement when you’re stuck at the start.

June 26, 2018

Unexpected Self-Employment Advice: Fire That Client

June 26, 2018/ Maggie Karshner

It might seem counter-intuitive, but firing a client can be vital to keeping your self-employed business afloat! Read on to learn more about why that is and also how to identify a client you should fire, and how to do the firing.

May 25, 2018

Myth Busting the Gig Economy

May 25, 2018/ Maggie Karshner

The gig economy can be an attractive way to make extra money or start your own thing. But there are a few things to consider before embarking on one of these platforms.

April 26, 2018

How to Get an Excellent Logo

April 26, 2018/ Maggie Karshner

First time business owners often don’t have any experience in logo design or branding. This article considers if getting a logo should be at the top of your priority list. And if you do need a logo, I offer tips on what to expect from the logo design process.

March 30, 2018

Feminism is the Strength You Need to Launch Your Business

March 30, 2018/ Maggie Karshner

Feminism has offered a critique of the working world, and I believe the trends it's noted have a correlation with trends I notice among women entrepreneurs. In addition to an explanation, I offer some strategies to bring feminism into your self-employed life.

February 19, 2018

How Do I Pick the Best Name for My Business?

February 19, 2018/ Maggie Karshner

Picking 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.

January 30, 2018

Fantastic Coworking: 4 Steps to a Successful Work Date

January 30, 2018/ Maggie Karshner

This is for all the lonely solopreneurs who are struggling to understand why past coworking experiences didn't go well. The success of a work date comes from clear expectations. Regardless of if it’s body doubling, collaborative ad-hoc sessions, or a standing weekly appointment, I’ll help you clarify your goals for your coworking. By the end of this article, you’ll be on the path toward more productive and gratifying coworking sessions!

January 19, 2018

Changing careers or starting new businesses after 50 - New Day Northwest→

January 19, 2018/ Maggie Karshner

Maggie Karshner was a guest on local TV show New Day NW where she got to talk about starting a business when you're over 50. Follow the link to watch the segment!

December 13, 2017

SEO for the Self-Employed Non-techie

December 13, 2017/ Maggie Karshner

How does your website get discovered by search engines? It's called SEO or search engine optimization and it's some thing you actually have control over. Learn more about how to help the search engines understand your website better.

October 20, 2017

Creating a Business as a Spiritual Practice

October 20, 2017/ Maggie Karshner

Can business and spirituality exist side by side? I think it's vital that they do.

September 29, 2017

Casting a Wide Net Could Tank Your Business: Don't Appeal to Everyone!

September 29, 2017/ Maggie Karshner

It might seem that casting a wide net is a good strategy for building your client base, but in actuality, if you try to appeal to everyone, you attract no one. Here's how this operates, and how to focus on a singular ideal client to make sure you do land the clients you deserve.

August 24, 2017

How to Get Yourself to Do Things You Don't Want to Do

August 24, 2017/ Maggie Karshner

We all have things that must get done but that we don't really enjoy doing. This is even more true for self-employed business owners. Here are three strategies I employ to help me do things I don't want to do. These strategies are helpful for anyone, even if you don't have a business (yet!)

July 19, 2017

Keeping Centered in Your Business: Use Discernment

July 19, 2017/ Maggie Karshner

When we’re in business for ourselves it can be easy to get knocked off center and waste valuable energy trying to get back to center. Here are strategies I use in my business that may help you to stay centered or return to center quickly by using discernment.

May 26, 2017

5 Silly Practices That Will Help Your Business

May 26, 2017/ Maggie Karshner

You started a business and now you think you need to be all serious? Pssh. Nope! Here are 5 silly practices that will HELP your business!

April 14, 2017

Business Seasons and Cycles

April 14, 2017/ Maggie Karshner

It's natural to try and find trends in the ebb and flow of your business and summarize them as business seasons. Sometimes these patterns have an industry-wide truth behind them, but often times they're just patterns. Better understand how to use business seasons to your advantage.

March 24, 2017

Perks of Being Self Employed: Learning

March 24, 2017/ Maggie Karshner

Self employment comes with a wide variety of benefits, many of them are unexpected. One thing I love about being self employed is my freedom to follow my curiosity and learn more about the things I'm interested in. When you're self employed, everything you learn becomes a value-add to your clients. It's win-win-win all around!

February 27, 2017

Don't Be a Slimy Salesman: Utilize Modern Sales Tactics

February 27, 2017/ Maggie Karshner

I 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.

October 8, 2026

Which Unique Strengths Keep Your Business Strong in the Age of AI?

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.

July 31, 2026

How to Strengthen Your Belief in Your Business's Financial Future

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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