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Taking leaps

February 4th, 2009 · No Comments

Many entrepreneurs (and aspiring entrepreneurs) think they have to know exactly what they’re doing, and how to do it, before they start. They also tend to think and dream on a much smaller scale, in part due to that reason.
In 2008 I made it a point to uplevel my thinking — and the results of [...]

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Tags: Becoming a solo-preneur · Bright shiny objects · Building a virtual team · Investing in yourself · Marketing yourself · Uncategorized

No waiting for hugs

December 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

It has been a dramatic and exciting year for me and my business. The amount of personal and professional growth has been amazing.
One of the best things I did for myself in 2008 was making the commitment to continuously invest in my professional development, at a greater level and pace than I had before. Taking [...]

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Tags: Becoming a solo-preneur · Building a virtual team · Investing in yourself · Uncategorized · Working at home

The truth is out there

December 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Since hanging up my shingle, so to speak, so many people have asked me how I handle working alone at home. The reactions range from “I couldn’t do what you do” to “I would watch TV all day” to “I would miss the social contact too much.”
The truth is - I have never felt so [...]

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Tags: Becoming a solo-preneur · Building a virtual team · Investing in yourself · Marketing yourself · Tools of the trade · Uncategorized · Working at home

The virtual village

October 20th, 2008 · No Comments

If you want to build a village, or empire, you can’t do it alone. When I entered into my own business I decided I did not want to follow the public relations agency model of hiring staff and subcontracting creative services. I have chosen instead to work with a limited number of clients, on larger [...]

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Tags: Building a virtual team · Fellow fugitives · Uncategorized

The value of time

July 17th, 2008 · 1 Comment

If you’re thinking of becoming a solo-preneur, one of the biggest obstacles to overcome can be your own mindset. As a corporate employee, your days are defined for you. Yes, they can be long, and no doubt, they can be intense. They can even drive you crazy! You may even take your “work” home with [...]

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Tags: Becoming a solo-preneur · Building a virtual team