Have you ever wished that there was something that could handle ALL of your financial information in one place? If you’re anything like me you probably use multiple tools for your business and personal finances, as well as a spreadsheet to monitor expenses. In other words, your finances are anything but streamlined and simple! Thankfully, …
No one likes a hectic business schedule, but this is something that’s happening more frequently in today’s tech world. Even for someone who’s a productivity expert, I can get lost in the daily minutia. Over the past few months I’ve gone from freelance writer to project manager. It’s been a big transition and my daily …
Are you overloaded with your email inbox? If you’re looking for a system to automate your email in just a few minutes, I have a solution for you! And this isn’t just theory, this is something I’ve personally been able to accomplish. Last week a miracle happened. A straight up miracle, y’all! For the first …
Dealing with a stressful business can make you question why you wanted to be a business owner in the first place. I get it. I’ve struggled with this too. So today I’m sharing a few ways to successfully deal with a stressful career by engaging in self-care — that you can do for cheap (or …
Facing businss cash flow issues is tough. It’s a cycle that’s hard to stop once it’s start. But don’t worry, there are a few things you can do to finally get paid on time! In order to get back to a positive place with your money, the first step is to get your cash flow …
Whether it’s back-to-school season or you just need to refill supplies for your home office, there are lots of ways to score cheap office supplies on a budget! As you begin restocking your home office or small business space, get creative. Try purchasing from a reputable site, or checking out a new company you haven’t …
A couple months ago, I did an impromptu Facebook Live on my Facebook Page. I had a lot of thoughts swirling around in my head about whether I should switch from freelance writer to virtual assistant. For the past year or so, I’ve been struggling with the direction of my business. It just felt like …
Being self-employed is tough enough without having to learn how to budget with irregular income. But today, you’re going to learn how to properly budget for success! Without this skill, your business could be making you broke. You’re not alone in this feeling — it’s something we all deal with as small business owners. It’s …
Have you had enough? Are you ready to finally stop stressing about money? You’ve come to the right place. Money is stressful, and it creeps into every part of your life. Then the next thing you know, you’re stressed out, worrying all the time, and not sleeping. Sound familiar? For many of us, we are …
Finding simple time management tips that actually work is harder than you might think. Should you strive for better focus management, or a good morning routine? When trying to take back your time it can be confusing with so many bits of advice available. How do you know which ones will actually work? There’s no …
According to the Retirement Confidence Survey, more than half of American workers have less than $25,000 in retirement savings. As someone who’s self-employed we have a bit more control over our finances. But even then, it’s tough to save for retirement when you have irregular income. This is why many retirees are being forced to …
Are you looking for new ways to simplify your financial life? Let’s get real, managing your money and business isn’t easy. We’re all seeking new tips and tricks to become more mindful in life and business. We’re striving to be a mindful consumer, thoughtful eater, and smarter spender. If these are your goals too, here …
To succeed as your own boss often seems like an up-hill battle. There are many ups-and-downs you’ll face and it can feel like you won’t be able to survive them all. How do I know this? When you’re self-employed you experience major peaks and valleys. Self-employment isn’t easy. When you work for yourself you tend …
Online time tracking is seriously one of the best kept secrets. It’s by far the easiest way to accurately price your freelance rates as well as work towards being more productive. I mean, how will you know how long a project takes you (and thus, find ways to improve) if you don’t know how long …
Have you tried to plan your week and failed to get into a good routine? I know the feeling. I’ve learned that how I plan my week determines one of two things. I either have a great week where I’m super productive, or become so stressed out that I get nothing done. Either way, I …
Focus management is an up-and-coming idea where you use tools and apps to focus more and have better productivity. And as an online business owner or blogger we can use all the focus help that we can get. Am I right?! In past articles I’ve talked about how I use Asana to manage client projects …
There comes a time in every business owner’s life where you just need to take a break. Maybe you’re not sure what the next step is. Or maybe you just reached a big goal and need some time off. Whatever the reason is, every entrepreneur deserves a break from creating, building, growing and learning. The …
The summer months are one of the most overwhelming and crazy times of the year. This can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how you handle it. If you’re planning on making huge strides in the growth of your biz, you might as well know that the summer months will not …
Throughout this month I’ve been talking a lot about business burnout. I opened up about how to find your passion when you feel lost and unmotivated. Then I shared how to reduce stress and overcome feelings of burnout successfully. Finally, I explained the one true tactic I use to solve every single problem I have. …
Learning how to be a critical thinker takes time and a lot of patience. But in the end it’s the key to solving any problem that life throws at you. Life is full of obstacles, whether they’re financial issues, mental problems or physical setbacks. But in order to be a successful business owner and manage …
If you’ve been reading the blog or following me on social media, you know I’ve been struggling with business burnout. Not in a major way, but in small areas of my life and business. I just need to take a break and do some pruning! So I’m doing something crazy to stop the burnout and …
When I first started my freelance business, I didn’t have money to hire an accountant. I also didn’t want to spend a lot of money to buy accounting software like QuickBooks. I was looking for free accounting software for small businesses. What I needed was a comprehensive tool that could help me manage expenses and income, …
Learning how to reduce stress so you can recover from business burnout is key to long-term career success. The only problem is that this solution is easier said than done. While trying to manage my full-time job and my freelance business, I ended up to working about 80 hours per week. A typical day had …
Learning how to invest in yourself can be a bit of a tug-of-war, especially as a business owner. You want to invest in self-care but if you’re not working on your business, you’re not making money. This can lead to feeling so guilt, stress, and anxiety. It’s not a pretty cycle to get stuck in. 😉 …
Once you find career passion how do you keep it? What do you do when you lose motivation and find yourself in a slump? Today’s post shares an honest look at what it’s like to try and find your passion again. I would like to say that everything in my online business is going great. …
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