Archive for December 2020
Annual Goals Stink! Here’s Why a 12 Week Plan Works
One of the first things I ask my new clients to do is throw away their yearly calendars. Yep, no more stretching your focus across 12 months. If you’ve ever made new year’s resolutions, only to give them up before spring rolls around, then you understand that annual goals just don’t work. The Edit My Life…
Read MoreEditor’s Notebook 216
The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week 6 Self-Care Solutions for Work During COVID-19. Because we need white space more than ever right now. 7 Signs You Shouldn’t Buy Another Christmas Gift This…
Read MoreIntroducing the Edit My Life Planner!
Once upon a time, I used to be known as a “planner lady.” Every year from 2013-2019, I released a new digital planner (sometimes printed!) to help you edit your life and business. Then my life went through some major revisions . . . divorce, moving, moving again, moving yet again, and losing the live…
Read More3 Urgent Reasons to Start an eCommerce Business
If there was ever a perfect time to start an eCommerce business, this is it! The pandemic shuttered millions of brick-and-mortar business, lockdown kept everyone at home in front of their phones and computers, and no one wants to interact with people in-person. In fact, I did all my holiday shopping online this year, and…
Read MoreCommon Mistakes Newbie Business Owners Must Avoid
This time of year lends itself to reflecting on your past successes, challenges, and where you want to go next. And for many of my clients, that means starting a business. Are you interested in starting your own business? Maybe you’re already taking the first steps? It’s absolutely vital for you to avoid some of…
Read More4 Easy Ways to Grow Your Small Business Quickly in 2021
Let’s state the obvious: this year has been difficult for small businesses. Many of my clients were laid off, or their partners lost their jobs, or suffered other hardships. I noticed a big uptick in members for my Startup In 60 program as people decided to start their own business for extra income. My business…
Read More5 Unexpected Business Tips for Women
When I started my business in 2011, I devoured all the articles I could about how to run a successful business. Much of what I learned was helpful (how to set up a website, what to put in my email newsletter), but it still took forever to sift through the tips and tricks to find…
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