Technology has lowered so many barriers to entry when it comes to starting a business and building a name for yourself. But as you know, it's also made it pretty darn competitive. Generation Z is going to be making their mark on the world before we know it and it wouldn't surprise me if they become way more tech savvy than us "older folks." The good news for us less tech savvy … [Read more...]
Don’t fall for these 5 small business scams!
I don't hate many things in life, but I despise scammers, especially those that target small business owners and the self-employed. Running a business is hard enough as it is! As an entrepreneur - whether you're just the boss of yourself or running a growing company with employees - you've got to stay on your toes and watch out for small business scams. Dealing with the … [Read more...]
Yes! The Best Rejection Ever
Normally, rejection sucks. No one enjoys being dismissed, passed over, or turned down especially when you feel you've done everything right. Rejection is at its worst when you get ridiculed - you just have to believe that karma will catch up to bullies and people who are rude. We can get so caught up in the moment when we want something so bad that we feel like our life is over … [Read more...]
Why Working 40 Hours A Week Is Ridiculously Easy
WOW. I am absolutely, unbelievably and incredibly exhausted. I just finished working about 169 hours over 13 days straight. Yes, when I say straight I mean working through the weekend. That averages out to 13 hours each day. Once you've pushed yourself to the extreme, it makes doing everything else so much easier. Working forty hours a week now sounds like a walk in the park … [Read more...]
Want To Work From Home? It Could Cost You
Have you ever felt annoyed when one of your colleagues says they're going to work from home? I have. But I've also been on both sides - the worker stuck in the office and the remote worker at home - and experienced many of the pros and cons. Today I want to share a story about how working from home (WFH) can cost you. I totally get that when someone says they're going … [Read more...]