One of the greatest attractions of launching a startup or owning a business is that you get to be your own boss. But is it truly that great? I’ve asked the same question about running a business, but running yourself is an entirely different matter.… Read More »Do You Really Want to Be Your Own Boss?
Being a solopreneur, freelancer or small business owner can come with a lot of freedom, but the responsibilities tend to pile up when you’re a one-person show. Getting mundane and less important tasks out of the way frees up time and energy for more creativity… Read More »Thinking about Hiring a Virtual Assistant?
“Email is a tool – it’s not something that should control your day.” If you get a feeling of dread whenever you’re about to check your inbox, then it’s time for a change. Yes, email is crucial to online communication, but it doesn’t have to… Read More »7 Things You Can Do Right Now to Clean Up Your Email and Boost Your Productivity
Working from home can be a convenient experience that saves you both time and money, but it also has several downsides. If you are wondering how to monitor employees working from home then that’s an issue that lots of businesses are facing with so many staff… Read More »Best Practices for Working from Home
“Keeping your clients happy is an art in itself, involving skills that you acquire with time and experience. It’s something essential to your business that will ensure satisfaction for your client and make your life easier.” It may seem impossible to reach a point where both… Read More »How to Keep Your Clients Happy (Without Compromising Your Happiness!)
If you’re thinking of or in the process of building a business, there may be one hurdle that you’re struggling to overcome: a lack of income. We’ve posted about side business to fund your main business, as well as funding options for start-ups & small… Read More »6 Online Income Streams for Your Business
There are a number of ways that you can fund your startup or small business (some easy and straightforward, others less so). However, most of these methods come from external sources―like loans, crowdfunding, investor money etc.―which is a risk and puts you in financial debt.… Read More »Side Business to Fund Your Main Business
Let’s say you’re involved in social media for your business and you’re the victim of a social-media attack. Somebody you don’t really know singles you out because he’s mad at your company, or had a bad day, or whatever; and launches an attack out of… Read More »5 Steps for Dealing with Social Media Malice