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How to Start an Online Business That Makes You Money
Starting an online business that makes you money is not easy but it’s definitely not mission impossible. In this post, I’ll walk you through the entire process step-by-step.
Five Quick And Easy Ways To Organize Your Business
In this post, I’m sharing five quick and easy ways you can organize your business, save time, and reclaim your sanity.
Five Fast (and totally FREE!) Ways to Promote Your Business And Website
In this post, I’m sharing five alternative and creative ways of promoting your business and your website that aren’t your typical advice, yet they do lead to great results.
32 Business Ideas You Can Start From Home
Starting an online business has never been easier and in this post, you’ll find 32 business ideas that you can start from the comfort of your home.
10 Quick Ways to Find Clients Fast
When you’re just starting out with your business, finding clients can be a constant struggle between being overbooked and staring at an empty calendar. In fact, it’s usually a reality for most business owners. If you want to break out of the feast and famine cycle, this one’s for you!
Top 10 Business Tools I Use To Run My Business
As a business owner that’s obsessed with online tools and apps that make running your business easier, I’m always curious to see what tools other people are using. And hey, I figure there’s gotta be more people like me around so I thought I’d share my top business tools I can’t run my business without. I’m giving you a complete breakdown of each tool and how I use it and I hope you find this post helpful and it helps you decide which tools you want to use in your business.
Interesting Campaign Ideas To Build Your Brand Image On Social Media
Social media campaigns can help you in keeping your audience engaged and can give them a reason to interact with your brand. In this blog, I will share a list of my favorite social media marketing ideas that you can use to keep your audience engaged.
Seven ways to book more clients from your website
If you’ve been following me for a while, you probably know I like to say your website is your Business Best Friend Forever, or BBFF for short. The reason I say this is because once you create a smart and strategic website, it can turn into your lead generation machine and basically make it easier to book clients on autopilot. A smart and strategic website means you don't have to spend countless time selling on social media or in person or go to countless networking events.
9 big lessons I learned as a solopreneur
I have been running my business for almost 7 years now as a solopreneur. In those 7 years, I overcame some major roadblocks and learned a lesson or two. I’m sharing my experience today, in the hopes of helping anyone who is thinking about following in the same footsteps and starting their own business.
7 Things to Do Immediately After Launching Your Website
So you’ve got yourself a shiny new website. Awesomesauce! But… now what? Learn what to do once your website is up and running so you can get noticed by your ideal clients.
The Essential Business Stats Every Business Owner Should Track
I don’t know about you, but I love me some numbers. As much as I hate(d) math in school, that’s how much I love keeping track of my business statistics. Here’s the deal babe -- if you don’t keep track of these statistics, you won’t know how well you’re doing in business. And that’s no good. So grab my Brand Growth Spreadsheets and start tracking your numbers!
6 Red Flags to Avoid When Working With a Web Designer
While SQSP makes it easy to get your site up and running, there comes a point in your business where you need a professional touch and an expert desginer’s hand (and eyes!). Finding the right designer is a lot like marriage -- find the wrong one and you'll be pulling your hair out and fleeing for the nearest exit. Find the right designer and you'll be in seventh heaven -- constantly coming back for more.
How to Get More Referrals for Your Business
When you start out as a freelancer, one of the greatest challenges you face is finding new clients. More often than not, you probably rely heavily on word of mouth – and there is nothing wrong with that. It’s one of the most effective ways to grow your client base not to mention it’s free.
How to Create a Killer Social Media Strategy
Social media strategy is more than scheduling status updates about your new post/product/service/what did your cat do today (although cats are super cute, I’ll give you that) and throwing in other people’s content.