5 Strategies to Balance Work and Your Side Hustle
Sister, I see you. I see you getting up early to write a blog post, then staying up late pitching clients. I see you giving everything you’ve got to your…
The data nerds who can make you superheroes
Who doesn’t dream of changing the world? Ah, if only we could all just slip on our identity-concealing spandex to fight the injustices of the planet! Amanda Babine doesn’t need…
Cashing in my Life’s Savings to become an Entrepreneur
I don’t like gambling. It’s out of character for me. No, not at the casino, but by pursuing my passion and resigning from a great job. After contemplating for months…
Not another Facebook Group
There’s a Facebook group for just about everything. Look no further than your newsfeed. “Join our new group! Inside, this group – you’ll learn this and that.” None of us…
Avoid Culture Shock: The Questions You Should Be Asking During an Interview
Many women choose jobs based on salary and other perks, but culture may be the most important factor. Employees tend to leave organizations (willingly or not) when they don’t fit…
Who comes First in Business?
Being a woman in business comes with a unique set of challenges. Women have described it to me as the equivalent of raising a baby or toddler. I’m not saying…
The Competitive Advantages of Hiring A Diverse Team
It’s natural to gravitate toward people who think the way you do, who you share things in common with, and who come from a similar background. It’s a human inclination…
Freelancer vs. Entrepreneur: Which Is For You?
So you’re thinking of quitting the office job, huh? Leaving the ol’ 9-5? Kissing that cubicle goodbye? It’s a good decision, trust me. Well, it was a good decision for…
5 Free Online Tools For Entrepreneurs
They say it takes money to make money, which is a painful reality for many new business owners. When you’re starting a business, there’s a certain catch twenty-two that starts…
6 Ways to Automate your Business
As business owners and solopreneurs, our greatest asset is definitely our time. There was never enough of it when we were working fulltime, so we had the brilliant idea of…
Galentine’s Day Goals For The Working Woman
Okay, so, apparently there’s some big romantic holiday approaching? Sure, whatever, I’m too distracted to focus on that right now — because TODAY IS GALENTINE’S DAY! What is Galentine’s Day,…
Show Your Customers Some Love This Valentine’s Day
Calling all lovebirds! Valentine’s fever is in the air, and everywhere you look you’re reminded of it. Candy hearts, overpriced cards, and reminders that you should be in a relationship.…
How to handle an emergency when you’re a one-woman show
When you own your own business, you wear a lot of hats. You are the provider, CEO, CFO, marketing department, and blogger…what don’t you do!? Turns out you are also your…