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I wanted to try something new going into January this year: get a head-start.
The first few weeks of January usually get away from me, and before I know it, I’m halfway through February.
So I brainstormed ways to set myself up for success this year, and I’m happy to announce it’s made a huge difference so far. They are strategies I plan to continue implementing for the rest of the year, and I recommend you try them out, too.
This is what I did:
Read MoreDo you ever find yourself struggling to make progress? With countless distractions and ways to wander from the path, it’s easy to fall behind.
The ability to work in a productive capacity can make or break any business. In fact, much of your success likely rests in this skill.
I’ve been focusing on maintaining its momentum over the past several months, and in this mega-packed blog post, I’ve rounded up 17 ways I’m improving my productivity this quarter.
I guarantee you’ll want to start implementing some of these strategies today!
Read MoreIt’s no secret that every business in 2018 needs a website.
It’s the best place to build your online presence because you own and control your website.
. . . And because you won’t have to worry about changes to algorithms on social media.
While the possibilities are endless for designing and setting up your brand’s website, there are 7 pages in particular that are critical for a successful site.
Keep reading to learn how you can implement these essential pages on your business’s website.
Read MoreHave you ever listed out every single task you do for your creative business?
I’m willing to bet that it’s a long list.
Each one of these tasks take time. And time is very, very limited.
For some people, an 8 hour workday feels painfully long, but for many creative entrepreneurs, a 16 hour work session never feels quite long enough for all of the things we hope to accomplish.
Can you relate?
Since we’re a hustling bunch, we have to be extra careful with where our time goes. Because, after all, the clock doesn’t stop for even a second.
My calendar is always filled with things to check off. I used to wonder where all of my time went. But since then, I’ve gained some insight into making more progress and having more to show for my time.
So today, I’m sharing my favorite 25 tips for being strategic with your time and efforts.
Read MoreWho is your audience?
It’s perhaps the most important question you will ever answer about your business.
Your audience is the group of people who are ecstatic about your brand and want to buy your products or book your services. They’re your potential customer or clients.
If you want to have a profitable business, you need to reach and connect with them. And every element of your business needs to be designed and intended for that market.
Until you know your audience, you won’t have complete clarity or get the full potential out of the work you put into your business.
You’ll miss opportunities to speak to your potential customers or clients through intentional branding and messaging.
And you’ll likely put time into creating content that isn’t effective.
But once you follow the steps in today’s blog post, you’ll be on your way to building a loyal following for your creative business.
Read MoreWe often kick-off the year with a motivated mindset that helps us get headway on conquering our goals.
After a few months in, the excitement begins to wear off, and we tend to lose traction on some the things we wanted to get done.
It's easy to let discouragement sink in, and we wonder if we set out with too much ambition or if we aren’t capable of accomplishing our goals.
But missing the mark isn’t always because our goals are unrealistic or because we don’t have what it takes; it’s usually because we haven’t used our time in the best way possible.
Productivity is a creative entrepreneur’s best friend. Failing to utilize it is the biggest opportunity you could ever miss out on for your business.
After lots of experimenting with ways to be productive while working from home, I can’t wait to share my favorite 10 methods with you in today’s blog post. They have been the biggest game-changers for my entrepreneurial journey to date.
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