New Year

December 19, 2017 2 Comments

4 Steps to Help You Achieve Your Career Dreams

By Christy Schutz As we wrap up the year and roll into the new one, many of us start to reflect. A big topic that comes to mind is our careers. Am I happy doing what I am doing? Is it enabling me to utilize my talents? Am I successful at it? Am I getting the fulfillment I yearn for doing this work? Am I able to ... Read More

November 8, 2017 3 Comments

3 Signs Your Business Blog Needs a Content Revamp

As the holidays approach, and home-based entrepreneurs take the time to conduct an end-of-year business review, chances are, they’re drafting up some early resolutions to get out of the New Year starting gate with a bang. These resolutions are usually created after a little trial and error. Knowing what you know now after some ... Read More

December 26, 2016 Leave a Comment

3 Dream Business Ideas to Start This Year

A new year is on the way, and at a time that most people are reevaluating their goals in life, what better time to start your dream business? Sometimes all it takes are a few good business ideas, and you'll be on your way to launching an enjoyable career and doing meaningful work that you love. We've broken down these popular ... Read More

April 14, 2016 2 Comments

Blogging Goals You’ll Want to Set This Year

Whether you've just launched a new blog and want to get off to a great start or you're an established blogger looking to bring your platform to the next level, setting actionable goals will help you achieve your blogging dreams. As you take inspiration from the following blogging goals and tweak them for your own blogging efforts, ... Read More

December 29, 2015 2 Comments

Four Tips for Finishing the Year Strong

By Christy Schutz Whew! We’ve officially gotten through the Christmas Holiday. Let’s take a deep breath and revel in this fact. Come on. Join me. Breathe in deep … now exhale. Aaaaaagggghhh. We did it! So … now what? In my true over-functioning fashion, I am wondering what I am going to do this week while our business is ... Read More

November 24, 2015 2 Comments

End of The Year Tasks For Small Business Owners

According to the Kauffman Foundation, after falling for five years, the number of new entrepreneurs as a percentage of the population finally picked back up. That means, for many, we aren’t just approaching the end of the year – we’re also approaching the end of their first year of business. And as exciting as that is, a lot of new ... Read More

December 26, 2014 3 Comments

Start the Year off Right by Creating Your Own Marketing Systems

Most of us didn't start our business so we could do marketing all day. We started our business because we knew we could help people in one way or another. However, most of us quickly learned that our business isn't going anywhere without marketing. When we do market our business, we are ultimately able to help more people. And we ... Read More

January 21, 2014 3 Comments

3 Surefire Ways to Make More Money with Your Small Business

We’re a couple weeks into New Year and already I’m seeing different forms of progress on those New Year’s resolutions. Some were quickly given up on while others are off to a strong start, and then there are a few new resolutions even being thought up and made to this day (better late than never!). But something that holds true for ... Read More

January 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

How to Create a Positive Outlook for the New Year

Happy New Year - by the time you read this we will already have rung in another new year! If you’re like me, you are filled with anticipation and hopefulness that this year will be better than last and that all the unfulfilled wishes and desires will come true. This is a time for letting go of the old and welcoming of the new, ... Read More

December 13, 2013 Leave a Comment

Get Inspired This Holiday Season for Bigger Results in the New Year

Sometimes, it's tough to take time off from work - especially if you're the boss or you are particularly swamped with things to do. Even during the holiday season, when a glass of eggnog and a sappy movie with your spouse beckons to you from the living room while you burn the midnight oil, it can be hard to justify taking a holiday ... Read More

December 10, 2013 Leave a Comment

How an Online Business Can Bring in New Customers in the New Year

When it comes to the success of an online business, visibility is what ultimately sets it apart from the crowd. Online competition is fierce, and there are hundreds of other Internet-based companies in your industry clawing for the same set of customers. Leading them to your business, then, becomes a game of staying at the forefront ... Read More

February 7, 2013 5 Comments

Make This Year, The Year You Change Your World

This is the year everything changes for me. It starts every morning when I get up. I’m not as distracted by the computer and TV, and I’m getting all those things done that I wished I had been getting done before. Somewhere along the line during the holidays, I listened to several podcasts and recordings from different successful ... Read More

January 8, 2013 Leave a Comment

14 Ways to Start the New Year Off with Enthusiasm and Excitement

Here we are at the beginning of another New Year. Are you feeling disappointed or less than satisfied with last year’s accomplishments? The beauty of starting a new year is having a clean slate and a renewed motivation. But, what if you’re having trouble finding that motivation? Here are 14 tips to help you start the New Year off ... Read More

December 11, 2012 2 Comments

Self-Reflection for More Effectiveness in the New Year

I am in amazement that we are nearing the end of the year. As we head into the holiday season and get geared up for another New Year, I have decided to institute a change in my daily life. I’m going to give myself a gift… the gift of reflection. That’s right. I’m going to try and consistently set aside time to reflect, ponder, ... Read More

May 22, 2012 3 Comments

Setting and Attaining Goals: Reality vs. Fiction

Can you believe another year has passed? As I look back, I’m amazed at how far we’ve come. At the same time, I look ahead and am overwhelmed by how far I still want to go. Can you relate? Goal setting is something that is consistently on my mind. I’m always re-evaluating my goals and adding new ones. I rewrite my marketing plan each ... Read More