Starting a business is not easy. Maintaining it for over nine years (gasp!) can be downright unbelievable. People always ask me, “How did you start?" Recently, I cleared out some old folders and came across every yearly plan from 2008 on. As one does when decluttering, I got lost in nostalgia, chuckling to myself about all the things I thought I knew – and how far I’d come. Inspired, I … [Read more...]
Why Empathy is Good for Business + How to Show It
When you think of the personality traits of a successful business owner, what do you picture? Tenacious? Hard-working? Creative? Sure! A little tenacity never hurt anyone. But what if I told you the most important quality a business owner can have is … empathy? 4 reasons empathy is good for business Empathy increases the know/like/trust factor Let’s say you can’t throw anything out and … [Read more...]
Why You Need to Untangle Your Brain
Every night, I do crossword puzzles for a little while before bed. Thank goodness for Kindle and it’s practically unlimited apps! Crosswords help me transition from daily stress into nighttime serenity. My husband totally gets why I have to keep the light on at least twenty more minutes after he turns in. Every day, I switch mental gears and recharge by watching game shows. I eat lunch while … [Read more...]
6 Links Small Business Owners Should Click
Facebook ads. #Winning hashtags for your small business. How to still be productive when WiFi goes down. Just a few of the latest and greatest things I’ve found on the Internet the last few weeks, curated just for you. You’re welcome! 8 (relatively) easy Facebook tips that will help your business by Sarah Von Bargen @yesandyesblog PS, I tried the one about the Facebook cover photo and it seems … [Read more...]
5 Ways Your Business Can Make the World a Better Place
Flashback: I’m seventeen and my mom and I are driving somewhere, talking about my future career goals. College application season was in full swing so the topic weighed heavy on me. What did I want to study? My mom would have loved for me to pursue acting or journalism, but I wanted to study business and go into advertising or marketing. Rebel. Some people know exactly what they want to do and … [Read more...]
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