Entrepreneurs. Self-bossers. The Self-employed. Whatever you call us, we’re willing to work like dogs to make our dreams and goals a reality. When other people are vegging out watching other people’s lives unfold on tv, gossiping, and “wishing” things could be different, we’re hustling. We work longer hours than most. We take more responsibility. We
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Archives for September 2015
5 Business Tips You Can’t Afford To Ignore
Business success is something I see being both overcomplicated (i.e. $25K “blueprints”) and over-simplified (i.e. “Just work hard and get your name out there.). Bottom line: your business growth is dependent on your willingness to plan strategically and execute consistently. Getting your name “out there” doesn’t work. Getting your clients / market / patients IN
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The 5 Super Heroes of Small Business
There will be times when you simply want someone to come in and “FIX YOUR BUSINESS.” In these moments, it wouldn’t hurt to have a perfectly chiseled man in tights and a cape swoop down and — in one quick fly-by — fix EVERYTHING. Of course, fantasies don’t help much in the day-to-day of being an
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Max Productivity: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Unplanned Time Off
This week, my own office hours have taken a hit. You see, my Aunt passed away last Friday evening and while I don’t want to dishonor her memory by turning it into a business opportunity, the truth is… death happens. Sickness happens. Family issues happen. And, as self-bossers, we still have to be productive.
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Productivity Hacks: 4 Ways To Make the Most of a 4 Day Week
The 4-day work week is different for the entrepreneur. We don’t have traditionally paid holiday leave. We often have 5 days worth of work that we MUST complete in only 4 days. We need ultimate productivity in order to continue to gain ground — even during short weeks. And the week of Labor Day is
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