by Elaine | Email, Paper & Paper Files
The Solopreneur Specialist Monthly Newsletter Did you know that January is “National Clean-Up Your Computer Month?” What a great reminder to examine and improve the way we use one of the most important tools in our small businesses—our computers! Many of us were never...
by Elaine | Blog, Books, Starting Your Business
The Solopreneur Specialist Monthly Newsletter Like most authors, I love it when I hear from readers who have found my books helpful. Today’s post is a guest submission from new solopreneur and virtual assistant, Amy Morgan, who set-up her office using tips from my...
by Elaine | Blog, Rethinking Your Business, Starting Your Business
There are few things in life that bring more joy than doing work you love. When we feel fulfilled and appreciated, our entire psyche undergoes a positive shift. Finding our “sweet spot,” doing work that lights us up and that others value, blurs the distinction between...
by Elaine | Blog, Rethinking Your Business, Starting Your Business
No matter what kind of solopreneur business you have, if you want to be successful, you must accept—no, embrace—the fact that you’re in sales. Unfortunately, pushy and obnoxious salespeople have created a sleazy, cheesy stereotype, and the thought of selling makes...
by Elaine | Blog, Rethinking Your Business, Starting Your Business
My last post was all about the ultimate objective of every business—to sell our products or services. If we don’t, we won’t stay in business! So why do so many of us feel uncomfortable about selling? Because we’ve been on the receiving end of too many canned sales...