Entrepreneurs usually start with a, “Why?” You know what it is - the reason why you started this whole enterprise. Was it freedom, flexibility, the need to create something, and leave a legacy? Maybe it was all of the above. Women entrepreneurs, particularly mothers, are a unique group among the entrepreneurial landscape.
Read MoreThere are many myths about working from home. This is doubly true for entrepreneurs working from home. On paper, it’s the weary worker’s final frontier - perfectly manicured desks with a view of trees overlooking your yard. We can thank Pottery Barn, IKEA and Pinterest for their role in this.
Read MoreI never dreamt of starting my own business. Strange, coming from someone who has their own business and blogs about small business. But, it's true. I honestly thought I would always work for someone else. Given the opportunity to do so, I’m grateful that I believed in myself enough to launch a small business.
Read MoreBeing a business of one is tough! I used to work in a company with over 1,800 employees. I didn’t even know all the people on my floor. Now I work for myself, by myself. With the exception of my time in networking groups and client meetings, I work alone. The benefits to my productivity are well worth the sacrifice, but it can feel lonely and isolating to work without a team dynamic.
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