Posts Tagged ‘leadership’
7 Top Tips for Managing Independent Contractors
Independent contractors are one of the more cost-effective ways to get things done with your business. They’re more affordable than traditional employees and will still complete work to a high standard. Managing independent contractors, however, is a little different than managing their more traditional counterparts. Here are 7 top tips for managing independent contractors. 1.…
Read More3 No-Brainer Ways to Prove You’re an Expert in Your Field | Small Business Tips
One thing that always annoys me are people who say they’re amazing at whatever it is they do, but there’s no proof. I might be looking to hire someone, but when I go to their website, it’s just a lot of fancy copywriting saying they’re the best, but there are no client testimonials, blog posts…
Read More5 Ways to Increase Your Job Satisfaction
Are you feeling unsatisfied with your current job? Do you find yourself daydreaming about finding the perfect career? Job dissatisfaction is at an all-time high with over 60% of people are currently unhappy with their career or current job role. While finding the ideal job may not be immediately possible, there are ways to increase…
Read MoreIs Technology Helping or Hindering Your Business?
When it comes to running a business, you need to make sure you’re using the appropriate tools. That means using the right software and other technologies to carry out your daily tasks. As long as you’re doing that, your business will work more efficiently. Is the technology you’re using is helping or hindering your business?…
Read MoreHow to Tell If Your Success is Really Fake | The Real Reason to Be Your Own Boss
When I was a book editor more than 10 years ago, I had a skewed idea of what it meant to be successful. I thought I was hot stuff because I wore expensive suits, worked in a gigantic skyscraper, and owned my own house. But it wasn’t until I started my business that I realized what true…
Read MoreCraving Freedom? Set More Boundaries!
When I first started my life coaching business, I was desperate to get sales. My day job as a book editor had me at the brink of burnout, and I knew I could quit that job if I made enough money through coaching. So, I scheduled as many client calls as possible. Any day. Any time. I…
Read MoreWhy You Should Be the Breadwinner In Your Family
One of the best parts of running your own business is that you don’t have to follow the old rules. You chose your products. You choose your work hours. And most importantly, you choose your prices. I was beyond happy to throw off the shackles from my old corporate career. No more begging for raises.…
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