How to Set Goals & Intentions for Your Best Year Yet
Sick of the same old New Year's resolutions? Same. Here are my tried-and-true methods for setting achievable, lasting and impactful goals and intentions in my own business.
What You Don’t Know About How Long it Takes to Hire Freelancers
Most hiring advice for online entrepreneurs is totally unrealistic, including how long it should take to find your next freelancer. Here’s how long the process should actually take.
The Surprising Thing You Probably Haven’t Considered in Your Business Vision
Tapping into this one thing could guide your business’s vision (and lead to more opportunities) better than anything else.
The 2 Things You Need to Decline Candidates Easily
Telling someone they didn’t get the gig might sound *pretty* awkward, but it’s actually the best thing you can do when communicating with candidates. Here’s how to do it well (and without the nerves).
5 Ways to Ensure Your Hiring Process is Inclusive
As a result of one of the biggest Civil Rights movements in history this summer, white business owners are adjusting how they think about and approach hiring. I’ve been doing the same, asking myself…
Entrepreneurs: Stop Leaving Projects Half-Finished
Entrepreneurs are big idea people who can dream up incredible visions, even if they don’t necessarily have a plan to execute such a vision. If you find yourself not following through on projects, read this.
What You Didn’t Know About Hiring Freelancers
The burning question on every blogger’s mind: Where do you find GOOD freelancers? This Eat Blog Talk podcast episode will show you...
The FIRST Thing to Do When Thinking About Hiring Support
A question I often get asked is, “What advice do you have for bloggers who are considering outsourcing, but…”
What to Include in The Contract When Hiring A Freelancer
A logistical question that many of my clients wonder when hiring freelancers is…
Anti-Racism Resources and Action Steps
Here you will find the resources I’m consuming and steps I have been taking (and will continue to pursue) to learn more about systemic racism and how to be an ally to Black Americans. I urge you to explore your own biases and blindspots on the issue. It is truly the only way we can make a change.
3 Ways to Manage Your Team During Uncertain Times
We’ll all walk through uncertain times at some point in our business journeys. Here are three wise approaches to consider when you’re tempted to panic and make rash decisions during challenging times.
5 Reasons Finding Your Perfect Hire Starts with A Great Job Posting
You could be the best manager in the world, but if you don’t have great talent applying for your open position, it’s not going to matter. Attracting the RIGHT people to your job begins with drafting a job posting that’s...
6 Signs It’s Time to Let Go of a Freelancer
If you’re experiencing issues with a team member, there’s a chance it’s time to part ways. If you’re unsure about whether you need to part ways, take a look at...
7 Steps for Handling a Freelancer Who Misses the Mark
You may be wondering less about how to hire fabulous freelancers, and more about what to do when those freelancers occasionally miss the mark. Handle constructive feedback smoothly with these key tips.
Tired of Not Reaching Your Goals? Read This.
When I started my business, I was ready for big things. And so I did what I thought every business owner with big dreams did, I set big goals. But what I didn’t realize was…
How can you REALLY tell it’s the right time to hire?
There’s a time in every online entrepreneur’s journey where you just need some solid help to get to the next level. It becomes nearly impossible to do everything yourself and…
This Blogger Found the Secret to Getting More Done in Less Time
Alli has been running her blog for several years doing all the things: managing all aspects of recipe creation, photography, writing, social media, email marketing and more as her blog has expanded. She realized that she was no longer able to do it all herself a few months ago and ended up…
3 questions that will unleash your productivity potential
Do you ever have so much to do that you don’t know where to start or how to get it all done? It often feels like failure when...
The Life-Changing Magic of Sticking With a Project
Recently, I faced a situation in my own business where I committed to developing a webinar on my strategic hiring process. I have been so on fire for sharing this process, but the fear of...
A Business Book That’s Not Lame
The final feature for my “Career Books That Aren’t Boring” series this month is one that the universe was practically begging me to read, called Attracting Perfect Customers. And honestly…
Whether you lead, manage, sell, coach, develop or innovate,
Whether you lead, manage, sell, coach, develop or innovate, this book is for you. Learn how to influence effectively and attract empowering, collaborative people into your circle so that...