What matters more? Desk space or headspace?
Clean versus cluttered? It doesn't matter, there is no one way to work. Do you find yourself getting drawn into the FOMO of wanting the latest workspace trend? It’s a common occurrence during the monthly …
Reaching Your Goal
It's Tour de France time, which, for my family, means nightly viewing. At first, we watched for the scenery, all those cute little French towns, some amazing bridges (check out the Millau Viaduct!), rivers, …
Combining Print and Web: 5 Tips to Web-enable your Printed Piece
As a WordPress designer, I partner with lots of designers who specialize in print. When their print pieces need a web component (or when they design a website and need a developer), they call on me. In …
5 Ways to Build Resiliency in your Business
Creativity at its core is about solving problems. When industries and economies struggle, it's the creativity of the entrepreneur that is the light that can lead communities towards positive change and ideally growth. When it …
How to select the best stock images
Know the history and cost of your stock image If you are selling a product, great photos can help sell the product. Many companies, nonprofits, universities, and one-person businesses do not have the budgets or the …
Pop the Bubble and Grow Your Freelance Independent Small Business
When it comes to building and running a self-sustaining business, realizing that you don't work in a bubble is the first step towards success. Whether it is clients, customers, or vendors, the idea that you are …
9 Tools I Use Every Day
Do you remember the first time you got a laptop—and you could take it anywhere with you? Or maybe even the first time you started using your cell phone to take pictures—so convenient, right?! I love it …
Are you running a sprint or marathon as you develop your website.
The 'rat race' used to be all about the commute to work and climbing the corporate ladder. These days, the race has moved online. And as you know, an online presence has never been more …
Biting your nails over writing emails?
There are so many times that it would be great to have someone else write your emails or at least look over your shoulder saying - yeah that sounds right. While you can run a …
5 Tips to Manage Productivity
Running your own business can be overwhelming when you wear all the hats; CEO, CFO, Head of Marketing, Customer Service Manager, Sales Manager, and Production person. Then tack on your client workload as well as …