Don’t Compare Yourself! I have recently (aka yesterday) decided to get rid of all of social media apps from my phone.  The main reason is that I was finding myself looking at other people’s businesses and lives in general and comparing myself to them.  By the end of my scrolling session I was feeling like my business was a failure, I was not getting enough out of my day, I wasn’t a good mom and wife, etc.  After even just one day I am feeling so much better. Many business owners feel like they have to do it all and

Happy New Year! As many people start 2021, they are happy to see a new year and feel like they can start over.  Many businesses barely made it through 2020 and unfortunately a large number had to close their doors.  If you’re one of the lucky ones that made it through 2020, it’s a great time to think about how you can take control this year. Usually at the beginning of each year I help clients look at goals they achieved last year and look to create new ones for a new year.  We create a budget and focus on

Why Budget? Many people avoid budgeting at all costs for a variety of reasons.  Some people think that they won’t be able to stick to it, so why bother?  Some people don’t really understand what a budget it.  Most people that I come across don’t budget because they don’t know how, and don’t think it will help them.   So let’s go over some of the key reasons why creating a budget can help you: Save money.  By creating a budget you are creating a goal income for your business.  This usually involved cutting some expenses that you do not need

Coronavirus Stimulus Package The big news this week is the new Coronavirus Stimulus Package.  For many small business owners, unemployed workers, and struggling Americans this is great news.  There will be billions of dollars available to small businesses, for more unemployment benefits, and more stimulus money.  Some key benefits in this bill that may help you: Expenses paid for with PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) Loans that are forgiven will be tax deductible Over $80 billion will be available in new PPP loan and EIDL(Economic Injury Disaster Loan) Another $600 per person stimulus check will go out to most Americans Additional

Who needs help this year? Like many business owners I woke up this morning at 4am with my mind racing and worrying about the long to do list for the week that I just can’t seem to get through.  My goal for 2021 is to get more help so I can spend more time doing what I love and less time on the little items that seem to take so much time.  Most of these little tasks I dread, so I have no problem handing them over! The first step I took was to purchase a new software that helps