Blog Posts & Resources
Email List Building for Brick and Mortar Businesses
It honestly floors me when I find a brick and mortar business that doesn't have an email list. I live in a city that has an incredibly large entrepreneurial/small business community, but every day I see fellow creatives lose out because they don't think setting up an...
E-Mail Marketing Done Right
When it comes to e-mail marketing done right, there are a few basic steps to start with. These steps are an absolute must in order to connect, convert, and cash in on your e-mail list. So if you're new to e-mail marketing (or you're not seeing much of an ROI with the...
Tailwind Now Offers a Free Forever Plan!
Tailwind now has a free forever plan! I've always been a fan of Tailwind for Pinterest, but lately I've also been using it for Instagram. I'm obsessed to say the least. When it comes to running an online business - especially as a blogger - efficiency is key. I never...
How to Create an Editorial Calendar for Bloggers
Do you have an editorial calendar for YOUR online business? You KNOW consistency is key in making a success of your business, but how do you follow through on that? Whenever you sit down to work, do you find yourself staring at a blinking cursor, quickly distracted by...
Social Pug is Now Grow
When it comes to the best sharing plugins for your site, Grow - formerly known as Social Pug - is top of the list! Having tested many social share plug-ins throughout my years as a blogger, I'm continually impressed by both the features and their performance. And now...
90s Nostalgia: Neopets and Business
Neopets is one of those things that you either A) have never heard of (wtf, is it like a Tamagotchi or something?) or B) wilt with nostalgia over because ohmygoodnessssss the 90s were like totally amazing! I happen to fall into the “B” category. Whenever I talk about...
Why You Need a Job Description for Yourself
I'm here to make a case for my good friend JD - that is, job descriptions! When you're looking for a job in a specific area or for a specific company, how often have you gone to a website to look for a "Work for Us" link or a "For Hire" page? Hopefully pretty often,...
Affirmations & Why They Should Be a Part of Your Daily Life
What are affirmations? Is it just talking to yourself every day and making wishes while looking in a mirror? Not quite… What is an affirmation? An affirmation is simply a statement or declaration that something is valid and true. When you pass by the hallway mirror on...
Business Coach VS Strategist – What’s the Difference?
What's the difference between a business coach and a strategist? Well, for my new friends here, it's important to know that I am not a business coach, I’m a strategist. And there is a HUGE difference between the two. Something you must understand prior to even...
How Tailwind Saves Me 10+ Hours Every Week
Thinking about using Tailwind for your Instagram and Pinterest scheduling? When it comes to marketing - whether you run an online or offline business - it can be a fairly time consuming venture. There's a reason most businesses have entire departments dedicated to it!...
Time Management Tips from a Work-At-Home Mom
When I quit my job in April of 2016 (to become a professional blogger), I knew that becoming a work-at-home mom wouldn't be easy. Despite having dreamed of the opportunity for my entire life, I knew that adjusting my schedule and that of my children's would take a LOT...