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How confident are you saying no to business opportunities that aren’t quite aligned with your current priorities? How comfortable are you addressing client requests that go above and beyond the scope of your work? While saying yes (or, in other words, not saying no) to an individual request might not hurt your business, in the…

We do our best to avoid business buzzwords (you know, like “authentic” or “attract”), but one that we feel still carries meaning is “clarity.” When you don’t have clarity, it’s easy to feel like you’re running around like a chicken with its head cut off. For us, clarity often comes from putting systems in place…

Jean’s coaching business is small but successful. She works with 5-7 clients every day, then spends time catching up on social media, emailing, blogging, invoicing and other business matters. Her to-do list is never-ending, but she has what everyone in the online teaching industry desires — the state of being “fully booked.” There was a…

“So you’re between jobs?” “Don’t worry, something solid will come up.” “Having a 9-to-5 is the only way to get a mortgage, you know.” “Don’t you want job security?” “I guess you’re on a journey of ‘self-discovery’, right?” If these quotes sound like your last family gathering, then you’re not alone. Explaining your solopreneur venture…

Let’s hygge-fy your business. What exactly does that mean? Hygge is a Danish word and Nordic ethos that evokes a cozy, safe sense of home — and it’s a phrase taking the world by storm, for good reason. In fact, this Nordic mentality might just be able to help you run a better business, solopreneur.…

Solopreneur Sanity on One Woman Shop

My content marketing business is in a rapid state of growth. I’ve taken on several new clients, doubled my workload, and seen every blog and social-media metric surge beyond my goals. I’m recently married and had my first child six months ago, plus I’m forging new personal and professional relationships in my hometown where I…