Does your mobile responsiveness suck? We all want our websites to wow visitors, but the truth is many business owners fail to recognize that just because their website is the bomb dignity on the computer, visitors that browse the part of the internet they call home from their mobile devices see a freakin’ disaster. I’ve got the secret code for finding out what your site looks like, on every single mobile device out there, and today I’m giving you the inside scoop!View Full Post »
5 Fabulous Places to Find Free Stock Images
Sometimes all you need are some fabulous stock images to spruce up your blog posts and take your marketing to the next level. Because everything feels better when it’s free, I’ve put together a list of my five favorite free stock image sites. Each one allows you to search for your desired type of image, and no attribution is required! Get ready to do some major bookmarking.View Full Post »
Hustle Meets Heart Series: Eran Sudds of The Good Mother Project
A few months ago, I was intrigued by an Instagram post of a new organization that celebrated mothers and encouraged them to share raw, honest stories about topics that are often encouraged to be kept private. Projects like this are ones I’m most passionate about, so I reached out to Eran immediately to find out how I could get on board; and I am so excited to be a contributor to their outstanding blog. I knew Eran would be the perfect woman to kick off my monthly Hustle Meets Heart Series, where I will be interviewing fabulous women that are rocking their businesses in the most inspiring ways!
Dealing with Disappointed Customers
As business owners, we’re all bound to have to deal with disappointed customers from time to time. Often, dealing with the stress of a bad review, or a nasty email, feels unbearable, and handling the situation feels impossible. Recently I dealt with a client that felt punched in the face when a customer expressed her dissatisfaction with her services, and she wanted to know how to handle the situation. We created a plan, and I was so happy to hear that the customer not only calmed down in a huge way but winded up sending my client a referral a few days later. These tips will turn you into a conflict/resolution pro in no time!View Full Post »
Investing in Your Business: The Key to Knowing When to Take Risks With Your Money
Why did you decide to start your own business? Like many entrepreneurs, I wanted to be my own boss, so that I could make my own hours, and have an unlimited cap on the income I could make. I love what I do, and am so passionate about helping business owners. But, I have bills to pay, and luxuries I love to indulge in, that require me to have money in my bank account. So, my goal is to run a profitable business that allows me to live the life I love while helping other women do the same thing. The truth is, money is something that terrifies many business owners. Looking at the numbers freaks them out. But, if you’re not dealing with the numbers, one day those figures will come and b*tch slap you in the face, and it won’t be pretty. The key to growing your business is to constantly take risks, and today I’ll show you how to know when to make an investment, and when to avoid taking a risk.View Full Post »