Grab your pen and paper and get ready to think. Here’s your challenge: Describe your ideal professional life in five words or fewer. Seriously, think about it. Where do you want to be in five to ten years? Are you doing everything you can today to get closer to your goals for tomorrow? I pose…
Welcome to Business Myths. Here’s the deal: We often hear business “truths” and accept them as true without stopping to question them. We’re chatting with solopreneurs and freelancers who have learned the hard way that these commonly accepted facts may not, in fact, always be true. In this case, Rachel Allen shares her (expert) take…
Working from home, how I love thee! Let me count the ways: I can wear pajamas, I can work at the table, in bed, or on the couch, I can take breaks to walk or shower, I can sing along to music, I can even drink a glass of wine while writing a blog post!…
You can see from the title that this is all about disconnect. Don’t take that the wrong way. I don’t mean disconnect between people — interpersonal connection makes the business world go round. This here is specifically about a different kind of disconnect. Disconnection: Turning your digital connection off. You know…unplugging. (That means phones, tablets,…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. For many, it is! There are presents to wrap, carols to sing, vacations to take…no matter how you spend the holidays or what you believe, this time of year can be downright magical. But for the solo business owner? This time of year can also be nothing…
The feeling of stress in today’s society is unfortunately rampant. Long hours and high demands at work contribute to this dreaded feeling for many people. Stress comes with many physical symptoms — from upset stomach and migraines to trouble sleeping. Anyone who experiences it can agree: Stress is terrible. Stress can be even more detrimental…
