Archives for Small Business - Page 3
Why do I need to create an LLC?
A recession might not seem like the best time to start a business, but as Paula recently wrote, a slowdown can provide you with the time and financial incentive to…
Finding Balance in Your Life and Business
Oh that elusive work/life balance. Just when you think no one is talking about it (yet alone achieving it) it comes around again. Perhaps the reason that is so is…
Micro-Enterprises for the Gamefully Unemployed
Lately I've been thinking about ways I can leverage things that I am already doing for my family for the benefit of others. Specifically employed "others" who might be willing…
Role Models and Success
Role models are everywhere. Some are worthy of the term, others are thrust into the role for whatever reason and are not worthy of emulation by any stretch of the…
Podcast with Lauren Bacon and Emira Mears, Authors of The Boss of You
It's that time again for another one my Comfortable in Your Own Skin Podcasts. April's installment features Lauren Bacon and Emira Mears, authors of The Boss of You: Everything a…
The Importance of Asking About the Contract: Our 29-Page Lease
In my work with clients, I often remind them how important it is to carefully review documents before signing them'”especially as it relates to inserting yet more provisions. For a…
Podcast Interview with Michelle Goodman, Author “My So-Called Freelance Life”
I wanted to let Queercents readers know about my recent Comfortable in Your Own Skin Podcast. This latest installment features an interview with or my thoughts on her book My…
When “Free” Simply Costs Your Business Too Much
Over the years in the small business world, especially when I went out on my own back in 2005, I've learned that the words 'œdiscount,' 'œfree,' 'œcheap' simply costs you…
How to Create an Effective Proposal
One thing neither academia nor Corporate America taught me how to do was create an effective proposal. When you own your own business, however, proposals, pricing, and packaging are a…
Use Google Docs to Share for Free
How many times have you wanted to work on a simple document with a friend or colleague, only to be stopped by problems constantly sending files back and forth? Or…