Motivation can be on short supply when you are overwhelmed, unfocused, or have too much on your plate. In order to focus when you do find intentional work time, avoid these motivation killers that make completing tasks on your to-do list a bit harder. Many female business owners are juggling their business with their home life, and family commitments. If we work from home or control our … [Read more...] about Motivation Killers: What to avoid when you are trying to focus and finish.
Planning and Strategy
Business Growth Roundup: 12 Action Steps To Take Today
Sometimes we need to take action. Just taking a step can give you momentum and get you unstuck, moving forward, or on a path toward a finish line. I interviewed all of the 2020 Lakeside Conference speakers on the Women's Business Workshop Podcast regarding their area of business expertise. After some great conversations, I asked what one action step the listeners could take to move forward in … [Read more...] about Business Growth Roundup: 12 Action Steps To Take Today
Setting a Better 2020 Business Goal
It is that time of year again. The time of year that is full of promise and a fresh start. As business owners, we know the importance of setting goals. Do you set really big goals for the upcoming year, maybe in December, maybe you wait until January? You can envision big things for your business. It feels big, but feels within reach due to the promise and inspiration of a new … [Read more...] about Setting a Better 2020 Business Goal
3 Ways to Prep Your Business For the Holidays
Every year we swear we are going to take more time off from our businesses over the holidays and really RELAX. Every year we also scramble to put together a holiday promotion, jam all of the client work and product creation into the last minute, and try to watch one whole holiday movie without checking our email. What can we do instead? ==> Plan. I will say it every time. Take time to … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Prep Your Business For the Holidays
Planning Your Holiday Promotion
What does holiday support look like to your customers? Most business owners think first to gifts and products for your customers to buy for their family and friends for Christmas. But that isn't necessarily what they need from you. Every business and personal brand can provide some kind of seasonal support to their audience. Your audience has a seasonal struggle that you are able to solve … [Read more...] about Planning Your Holiday Promotion
3 Ways to Make the Most of an In-Person Event
In-person business events can be an impactful way to boost your business. Meeting people in person and learning from experts in real time can fast forward relationships and growth. Just showing up is not enough to make the most of these events and conferences. Plan ahead and lead with intention. I have watched women attending the Women's Business Lakeside Conference in the past grow exponentially … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Make the Most of an In-Person Event