5 Positive and Encouraging Facts About Owning A Small Business

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It’s pretty safe to say that there can be a lot of negativity in the world — especially when it comes to personal decisions. Are you sure you can handle that? Do you really know what you’re doing? Is it smart to go that direction? That negativity can really stick with you and, in some cases, make you backtrack on taking actions toward your future. You’re smart. You know there are going to be challenges and hardships — but let’s leave the heavy stuff at the door for a moment and focus on the positive. There are wonderful reasons to chase your dreams, so take some time to reflect on those.

9 Myths That Dissuade People From Starting A Business

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When you share that you’re thinking about starting a business, it’s like announcing that you’re engaged — it opens the doors for a flood of questions you’re still working through and advice you may or may not want. (Thank you Aunt Marilyn — but I don’t want to wear your dress from 1987). It can be hard to get things straight when you feel like information is coming at you from all directions. Some people may even feel deterred after trying to navigate through it all. No need to toss those dreams out the window! Here are some of the biggest myths about starting a business, why they aren’t true, and what it’s really like to kick off your career as an entrepreneur.

Why It’s Smart For Small Businesses To Offer Last Minute Holiday Deals

Why It's Smart For Small Businesses To Offer Last Minute Holiday Deals

We’ve all seen it — the wide-eyed look and gasp from a friend or relative… “It’s HOW MANY days until Christmas?!” Good news for them is that a lot of businesses offer last minute deals for the ones who let time slip away from them. That’s why it’s good to consider being one of those businesses that are there for people who are in desperate need of a good deal in a jiffy. But what’s the bonus of doing that? Well — let’s take a look at some advantages of offering up a tight deadline deal or two…

How To Create An Eye Catching Holiday Gift Guide For Your Small Business

How To Create An Eye Catching Holiday Gift Guide For Your Small Business

Gift-giving season is in full swing — which means there is no shortage of options when it comes to filling those stockings. But here’s the thing, it’s like finding the perfect Christmas tree, there are lots to choose from… lots of twiggy, pokey ones in front of the one that’s going to look the best in your living room window. As a business owner, it’s good to get in on the ad action, but you’ve got to find a way to stand out. Be the biggest, greenest, freshest Spruce on the market. Holiday gift guides are a great way to highlight options rather than throwing a whole book at someone. Take a look at some ways to create a guide that is sure to engage, impress, and convert customers.

The 3 Part Process To Building Out The Perfect Cyber Monday Landing Page

The 3 Part Process To Building Out The Perfect Cyber Monday Landing Page

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — and people love to shop. According to Finances Online “In 2020, the online sales on Cyber Monday reached $10.8 billion, making it the biggest eCommerce selling day of all time.” So how do you stand out from the crowd and show people the amazing service or product you have to offer?

4 Non-Tech Ways To Challenge Your Brain And How It Can Help You As An Entrepreneur

4 Non-Tech Ways To Challenge Your Brain And How It Can Help You As An Entrepreneur

Technology can be very tempting. We carry devices where a world of information is at our fingertips. Want to learn how to churn butter? Want to know if fish sleep? It’s all right there! But the thing is — looking at a screen all day isn’t the best way to expand and challenge your mind. It’s important to live outside of the digital world and experience life in lived moments. Here are some ideas to give yourself a fun mental workout!

How Focusing On Mental Wellness As An Entrepreneur Can Help With Burnout

How Focusing On Mental Wellness As An Entrepreneur Can Help With Burnout

You love your life and career — But things aren’t always sunshine and rainbows are they? Balancing your world can be a challenge! You have a lot on your plate. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone whisked you away to a tropical island so you can bask in the sun and forget the worries of the world for a while? As nice as that sounds, we may not have the luxury of doing that all of the time. So, let’s talk about how we can support our minds and find some inner peace. We don’t need to get to a code red level of crisis when it comes to our wellbeing.