Too often solo-entrepreneurs can get caught up in negative thinking that sends them on downward spiral of self-sabotage. Solo-entrepreneur’s are particularly vulnerable because they are always trying to figure everything out on their own. The problem with that is that
Sunny With A Chance Of Corndogs
Yep, it’s Minnesota State Fair time and that means sun and corndogs. It’s nice to have something to look forward to. Happiness comes in little packages! This is a short-term forecast, but what about the long-term forecast? When you think
Today’s actions, tomorrow’s results
When it comes to building a business, solo entrepreneurs face decisions every day. We need to decide if we want to take on a certain client, who we want to partner with for joint ventures, or if we want to
3 Ways To Increase Your Visibility
Is there anything more important than visibility to the solo entrepreneur? Your first reaction might be… yeah, sales. That would be putting the cart before the horse. People can’t do business with you if they don’t know about you. It
4 Things You Can Do To Make Progress This Week
This post was inspired by my awareness of how much I want the instant gratification of getting the results I want without really putting in the work. I’m impatient and I want what I want and I want it now!
Do You Know What People Are Saying About You?
Twice in as many weeks I have been referred to as the Queen of Operations. That’s a title I’ll take. Business Operations, as defined by www.businessdictionary.com, are the activities involved in the day to day functions of the business conducted
The 4 Way Test For Decision Making
Making decisions is a fact of life. The best we can hope for is that we make the best decisions possible with the information we have. In searching for guidance to make the best decisions possible for some personal and
What elements would you use to describe your business?
In case you missed it, last week’s topic was ‘Can you describe your business in one word?’ (Check out last week’s blog). Well, this little question is creating a lot of unexpected conversation on LinkedIn and in my networking circles.
Can You Describe Your Business In One Word?
In working with a new client on her business plan recently and brainstorming about how she would describe her business, we discovered that ‘charming’ was a perfect description. As simple as a word as that is, it was not easy
Is Your Business Model a Money Maker?
Do you think about your business model often? No? Well, you’re not alone. It’s not something that is top of mind for most people. Or, is it? You probably spend a lot of time thinking about how you are going