I feel like I have always had some sort of a business (or two or three). From my earliest memories I was always looking to earn a profit and care for my own needs. In the early days that was a snow shoveling business, lawn mowing, weed picking and even at one point in time.. [Read More]
Years ago when I started a blog I truly had no idea a person could make money while blogging. In fact for the first two years I didn’t try to make a dime. I didn’t even really try to get visitors. It was really more like a diary that I didn’t care if people saw.. [Read More]
It seems as though everyone is looking for ways to make extra money. Whether it’s because they hate their jobs, need to make ends meet, or just dream of working for themselves, a side hustle is a great way to start. Almost any business can become a six-figure venture, but it’s important to know the.. [Read More]
We have a local shop that just opened up that allows for craft booths! This is so exciting for my daughter and I. We don’t have time to go to craft fairs and set up shop on weekends due to the horses and so many other obligations. But we can supply a permanent booth in.. [Read More]
Stop focusing on your product or service for just a few minutes. You can pizazz it up, put a pretty bow on it, and offer it at an amazing price; however, none of this matters. Even in cases where you have created the most amazing product in the entire world, your business is guaranteed to.. [Read More]
When I was a young student we didn’t have things like Powerpoint. In fact, I think it wasn’t until I started my career in education when I first experienced Powerpoint. Back then, the possibilities were pretty limited. We had overhead projectors with transparencies and chalkboards – not even white boards. I distinctly remember the battles.. [Read More]
It can take a large leap of faith to change careers, but without a plan it can be a hugely dicey move. Everyone should have the freedom to re-train and obtain a new qualification, but sometimes financial and personal reasons can limit how this fits into your schedule. By creating a business plan you will.. [Read More]
Many (many) years ago a friend of mine lost her job. Like so many things in life – that which we fear may bring about great fortune. It turns out it was the best thing that ever happened to her. She had dreams that had been forever put on hold. There was never a right.. [Read More]
Unlike popular opinion, in order to create a good resume, you have to do more than simply write down information in a Word file. Resume creation is an intricate process where psychology plays a major role. Although we perceive recruiters as these impartial individuals, they are still impacted by the same prejudice as everyone else… [Read More]
So you want to be a coach? The term coach actually means – A private tutor; one who instructs or trains – per Merriam-Webster. What kind of coach do you want to be? If you are looking to be a baseball coach this post is probably not for you. But if you are looking to.. [Read More]