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Do You Know Your Numbers?
Hey there tech-savvy entrepreneurs! 👋 We know that running a small business is a bit like juggling – there are countless balls in the air, and dropping even one can be catastrophic. While it’s great to have a keen eye on your cash flow (because, well, money talks), there’s a world of other numbers that…
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Unlocking Solopreneur Success: Don’t Let One Missing Feature Hold You Back
Hey there, fellow solopreneurs! Today, I wanted to talk about a common concern I’ve come across in my conversations with clients. It’s the age-old problem of finding the perfect software or tool that meets all your business needs. You know, that feeling when you find a tool that accomplishes eighty or ninety percent of what…
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Mastering Technology: How to Avoid the Shiny Object Syndrome and Stay Focused on Growing Your Solopreneur Business
Hey there, fellow solopreneurs! Let’s talk about a common struggle we all face: technology overload! Raise your hand if you’ve ever wasted countless hours exploring new tools that promise to revolutionize your business. I know I’m guilty of it! Just the other day, I found myself in a deep rabbit hole, spending a good chunk…
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Streamline Your Solo Business with APIs: Unlock Efficiency and Automation Today!
Hey there! Today, I want to chat with you about APIs. It stands for Application Programming Interfaces, but don’t let that scare you! APIs are actually pretty cool and can make your life as a solopreneur much easier. So, let’s break it down. APIs are like a secret code language that allows different programs to…
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The Sprawl of Technology
I had an interesting experience this week. See, I help people use technology to build and improve their businesses. One thing I teach specifically is how to keep tabs on your tech stack and keep things in check. Unfortunately, this isn’t a one time event. This week I decided to go through my own exercise…
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There is no such thing as “one size fits all” when it comes to business software
In today’s world, we are often presented with a one size fits all solution to our problems. Whether it’s a product, service, or technology, we are told that it will solve everyone’s issues. However, as my wife experienced with a doctor will show, this is not always the case. Often, a personalized solution is necessary…
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The importance of slowing down
This weekend is Memorial Day in the United States. For some reason over the years I have had trouble NOT working on holidays. I think partly it feels like an extra day that I can get ahead and get some work done. I once heard Jon Acuff talk about how he would bring 7 books…
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Become OK with a lot of things going wrong
Running a business is no easy feat. It requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. As your business grows, you’ll realize that there will always be something that’s not working the way you wanted it to. It could be your marketing, sales, or even your support team. A customer could be unhappy, or…
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Why is it important to document knowledge
If you want to be operationally focused in your business, one of the most important things to do when you are getting starting with your business is to document the things you are doing. This is hard because it takes time away from actually doing those things. However, if you don’t document the processes, each…
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You Fall to the Level of your Systems
In Atomic Habits*, James Clear says “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” While goals, particularly in business, are essential just shooting for something won’t make it happen. I once heard an entrepreneur talking about how their business coach told them they were “accidentally…