When you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unmotivated, it’s easy to isolate yourself, especially if you have introverted tendencies or work alone. You think: I just need to focus more, work harder, and avoid all distractions until I get this done. Yet often, the best way to make it through a difficult time in your business is to reach out to others. But what if you don’t have a support network in place? When… Continue reading
Will You Really Be Proud Of Having Your Inbox At Zero? 10 Tips for Entrepreneurs To Put The “Life” Back Into Their Work-Life Balance
Don’t just accept losing your social life as the norm Achieving a work-life balance is absolutely possible. I’ve run my business for over seven years and work between 40 and 45 hours a week. I don’t work nights and weekends… Continue reading
When Parents Work at Home: Teen Observations
Finally! You have the chance to work from home! Anyone who takes this leap, and those considering going forward with this decision, have had to weigh the pros and cons. Working from home can be both a blessing and a… Continue reading
E Note-Intern Queen Gets a Schedule Makeover
Lauren Berger is one of the most passionate and motivated young female entrepreneurs I know. Each Monday morning, I have the privilege of talking with Lauren and Morgan First about business plans and goals. Not only does Lauren run the… Continue reading
E Tip-Balancing Business Demands
[caption id="attachment_307" align="alignright" width="225" caption="Balance Leads to a Brilliant Life!"][/caption] Simple Work/Life balance is sooo yesterday. Right now we're dealing with Job-Business/Life balance or Business 1-Business 2-Business 3/Life balance. Last week, I lead a time management strategies conference call with… Continue reading
E Tip-How to Take Control of Your E-Mail
Despite popular belief, e-mail does not have to run your life. E-mail is not your boss. It is simply a method of communicating information, just like postal mail. Before the advent of all of our modern electronic "conveniences" there was… Continue reading
E Tip-3 E-Mail Auto Responders to Break E-Mail Addiction
THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: E-Mail Addiction Has Reached Epidemic Proportions. If You Don't Take Proper Precautions, It Will Soon Take Over the Planet. Seriously. According to a Kings College study that Tim Ferriss often cites, e-mail and phone… Continue reading