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How to Solve Business Problems… Using Programming Tricks
Today, I’m talking about the power of talking to inanimate objects, to help you solve problems in your business. Let me start with a quick definition of a software engineering practice called “rubber duck debugging”. Don’t worry, you can benefit from “rubber ducking” even if you’re not a programmer! Rubber Ducking and How It Works…
3 Mistakes To Avoid When You’re Bootstrapping Your Business
The definition of bootstrapping your business is to use existing resources to go from startup to successful enterprise. Most of us solopreneurs and small business owners don’t pitch our companies to big venture capitalists to raise funds, and as a result we tend not to grow as quickly. But we also retain full ownership over…
Go From No Clarity To Lucid Living Without Being Seen As Another Dreamer
You have big dreams, but not enough clarity to get there. Here’s how to live into them without being just another dreamer. I love dreaming up big things. But I’m not just a dreamer, I’m also a doer. One thing that can keep you stuck in dreamland without any results to show for it, is…
How To Stay Ahead Of Competition and Copycats
Imagine this: you get an email from a friend with a screenshot and a link to a website that seems suspiciously familiar. The blood drains from your face and it hits you in the gut: someone copied your stuff. It happens more often than we think in this online world of ours because it’s so…
How To Use Google Hangouts For Business
You might have heard about Google+ and Google Hangouts, they’ve been around for a few years now. But it’s not until recently that they’ve started to really make more sense for us as business owners. 5 Ways You Can Use Google Hangouts For Business Let’s go over 5 ways that you can use Google Hangouts…
Ever Feel Like You Don’t Belong?
Belonging. We all crave this feeling of belonging, being part of a group of people who love and accept us. It’s primal. We know that we have a higher chance of survival if we’re part of a group that will take care of us if we need it. Ever feel like you don't belong? Click…
How To Subscribe to a Podcast in iTunes
Podcasts are super popular these days but that doesn't mean we all know how to subscribe to them. Subscribing means that each time a new episode is available, iTunes will automatically add it to your library so you won't miss anything. Luckily, it's super easy to do. There are 2 ways you can subscribe to…
A Creative Cutting-Edge Way To Look At Cash-Flow Strategies
When you hear the word cash-flow do you freeze up and get fearful that there won’t be enough? I know I used to worry and still do sometimes, about the flow of money in and out of my business. In this article we'll take a look at simple cash-flow strategies and perspectives to help you…
Investing In and Growing a Healthy Business
Interested in growing a healthy business? Well this is your lucky day, and it's exactly what we're talking about today! I'm so happy to bring you this interview with my friend and culinary nutritionist, Meghan Telpner. Meghan's shares the behind-the-scenes of her business and offers great advice on how to invest in your business. Our…
What’s In Your Marketing Funnel?
Neil Patel of Quicksprout created a wonderful infographic for How To Build a Social Media Marketing Funnel. Word-of-mouth marketing is still the best way to get customers and turning customers into advocates is the best way to make the most of word-of-mouth. Which social media platform would you say is best for your marketing funnel?