Setting goals for your small business can help you stay focused and motivated as you work to grow and improve your business. More than a to-do list, measurable goals help you visualize where you want your business to go, determine the steps to take (and avoid) to get...
There’s a scene in the movie Dave where Dave, an imposter president, is tasked with finding available funding in the massive government budget. Recognizing that he is out of his element, he turns not to the IRS or other government agencies at his disposal but to a...
If the saying, “You have to spend money to make money,” is accurate, that person might have been talking about hiring and managing subcontractors for your freelance business. It may mean more out of pocket expenses, but there are some serious perks to consider: Scale...
Recently my 14-year-old daughter decided she wanted to start a potions business with one of her friends; they figured love potions might be in demand before Valentine’s Day. So over the course of a sleepover, they set up an Instagram account, promoted it on their...
Your side hustle might be your dream, your hobby, your stress relief—but are you treating it like your business? No matter how small right now, starting off with the same attention and focus you give your “real” job is the best way to ensure doing what you love...
The joy of freelancing or setting up your own business means selecting the work you want to do and the clients with whom you want to work. But as with most things in life, there is always a trade-off. The freedom to choose your work also means that you, and you alone,...
