Why You Need a Business Budget | Best Practices for Success!

Some of my clients get discouraged when working on their businesses because they can’t see how they’ll ever reach a high level of success. It’s hard to imagine hiring employees, hosting events, or selling out a big launch when you’re still focused on just paying the bills. Money can be a touchy subject, but I force my clients to…

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3 Simple Ways to Make Your Small Business Stand Out

When you start a new business, you want it to succeed, but with so many steps to take, it’s not surprising when a few things fall through the cracks. Building a cohesive brand often gets forgotten during the startup phase. Your business’s branding is the first thing potential customers see, so build a strong brand…

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Editor’s Notebook 246

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 A Self-Hatred Questionnaire. Are you being too hard on yourself? Some Librarians Have a Great Sense of Humor. Cute signs that’ll amuse us bookish types. 7…

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3 Brilliant Ideas to Help Your Business Thrive and Grow

You want your business to thrive and grow, but you must narrow your focus to just the projects that will give it the best chance of success. Consider improving your company and the way your business is being run, and even small, incremental changes can lead to big results. Here are 3 brilliant ideas to…

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How to Use a Not-To-Do List to Declutter Your Life

For the longest time, I was always the “more is more” kind of gal. More attention, more clothes, more projects, more food, more fancy gadgets. More, more, more! My self-worth was tied up in how much I could achieve and how much I could do while still maintaining my sanity (sort of). So I climbed that corporate…

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How to Renovate a Retail Store to Start Your Dream Business

To many people, the idea of running a dream business can feel daunting. You might have huge plans in your head, but think you’re not capable of turning it into reality. But if you’ve found an opportunity to run your own retail store, then consider taking advantage of it. A run-down retail store probably hasn’t…

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How to Make Your Career Goals More Attainable

Your career goals must be flexible, and you might need to edit them many times over the years based on your priorities, income needs, and interests. No matter what your goals are, you can make them attainable to feel like you’re moving up in the world and climbing the corporate ladder. Maybe you’re feeling stuck…

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