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I’m not sure how I came upon this one. I think perhaps in the Library app looking for another title and getting distracted again by like recommendations. I’m so glad I did.
Have you ever picked up a book and resonated immediately with the author and the circumstance described?
Summer is officially here! Hooray! For some of us that means slower days filled with leisurely reading books, lying in your hammock, sipping lemonade and getting out of town for a few camping trips. For others of us it's a busy season for work and homeschool planning. I fall a bit in the middle.
As a homeschooling mom and solopreneur, finding time to get everything organized for the month can take some time. I set aside the 1st of the month to do this (or as close to it as I can get). It usually takes me 1-2 hours. However, this month it is taking a bit longer than usual because of our recent move. There are a number of new activities to research and decide which ones will make the cut and get added to our family and my business calendar.
Many businesses don’t make it to year 2. In fact, about 20% of businesses fail in the first year reported Fundera. The numbers increase for years 2, 5, and 10 to 30%, 50%, and 70% respectively. Reports from Shopify show very similar numbers for e-commerce businesses started in 2016. I’m guessing the numbers will be even higher for the last two years, unfortunately.
There are many factors that contribute to business success and failure. Being an expert in your field, doing market research, having adequate cash flow to cover expenses, successful marketing efforts, and good partnerships will help you beat the odds.
According to Investopedia, the best ways to avoid failing in business include setting goals, accurate research, loving the work, and not quitting.
I’ve struggled with paralyzing fear in some way or another my whole life. But I’m standing here today on the other side. I am no longer a fear-filled person.
How you may ask?
Sign me up for this magic pill!!!
Well, let’s take a little journey. It will take slightly longer than swallowing a pill (but a heck of a lot cheaper). It will take less time than to drink a cup of coffee, so go ahead and grab one and start reading!
I have several memories of fear paralyzing me. One of my earliest happened while in gymnastics. I was on the top bar of the uneven parallel bars. I was eight or nine years old.
Squarespace has been busy this year. They've added 12 updates big and small to the lineup. In this post, I'll provide a quick look at them and how to find them, plus some quick tips to help you get started using them.
Chouteau County Library desired an updated website that showcased the three branches, digital resource, and their upcoming events. Their current site was several years old and was not mobile-friendly and difficult to update. Check out the full blog to see our final design!
The Columbus Center in Great Falls is one of the city’s most beloved buildings. Originally home to the city hospital, the iconic 7-story building now houses over 150 small businesses. The stunning front door caught my eye. Read the full blog to discover the inspired color palette.
I know I’m not alone. My summer planning for my homeschool didn’t go as planned. In fact it didn’t happen at all. I didn’t account for the number of guests we hosted nor factor in the total time it would take to showcase Idaho to our exchange student.