I've been trying to decide what to write about this week. I spend my days coordinating editorial calendars for clients, writing their content, and making sure every detail is in order. And, frankly, I'm usually a little fried by the time it comes to write my own blog post. ('Cobblers children have no shoes' comes […]
At a recent networking group meeting for Femfessionals Philadelphia, a woman approached me, introduced herself, and asked me about my business. Within a few moments, she declared that I was different from the ladies in the group who engage in networking as a trade - and even indicated that I seemed to be an introvert. I […]
The challenges of a small business owner are abundant. We wear a lot of hats. Many of us are as they say “overworked and underpaid.” Yet, many of us wouldn’t trade our job for the world. Maybe we’re addicted to the craziness or maybe we’re glutton for punishment. I can only speak for myself and […]
Most business professionals who attend networking events have to deliver the obligatory 30 second commercial or ‘elevator pitch.’ For many, it’s a mundane delivery of your name, your business and what you do for your clients or customers. But, it doesn’t have to be. As a first-time attendee of a recent women’s group, I decided […]
Two weeks ago, one of our clients received a letter from Getty Images requesting $780 for an image used on their website. Getty Images claimed that my client did not purchase the license required for use of the image and thus they were in violation of copyright law. As a small business owner, I would […]
I love owning a business and wouldn’t trade it for a traditional 9-5 job no matter what the offer. However, it’s not all roses. There are a few things that make it tough, especially for those just starting out. I’m wondering if you can relate to my top three. 1. Time off is relative. Whether […]
Risks mean different things to different people. An investor likely equates risk in terms of opportunity; a parent perhaps with danger. As an entrepreneur, I consider risk compatible with the level of potential reward. As I said in a recent post, risks are tough because the outcome is uncertain. But I believe risks are necessary […]
Today is bittersweet for me. It’s the 14th anniversary of a fateful accident that changed my life forever. If there’s anything I’ve learned about all of this – then and many years later – it’s that time is precious. Yet, sometimes we don’t realize it until it’s too late or until circumstances require us to […]
If I’ve learned anything from being an entrepreneur, it’s that sometimes you have to take risks to get what you want. And I’ve had my share of risks over the years. In fact, I thought I would share my top three entrepreneurial leaps and my formula for deciphering. 1. Quitting my day job. For some, […]
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