January 29, 2024

The Scientific Solution to the Chicken and the Egg: How to Apply it to Business

January 29, 2024/ Maggie Karshner

You haven't started your business yet, and you're not sure where to start. It seems like everything is interconnected and all needs to be done at the same time. Is there a starting point? If you do find a starting point, what comes next?

In this article, I provide 4 strategies to guide you through all the paradoxes of an early business's life. If you're a conscientious aspiring self-employed business owner, this will show you how to move through the early stages of your business with more confidence!

August 29, 2023

How to Thrive Through Doing: A Guide for Conquering Challenges

August 29, 2023/ Maggie Karshner

This article delves into the common dilemma where meticulous planning meets the unexpected trials of implementation. Discover how embracing the process and seeking external perspectives can empower entrepreneurs to navigate the uncharted waters between knowledge and action.

July 25, 2023

The Unexpected Secret of Content Creation: Why You Should Give Everything Away Free

July 25, 2023/ Maggie Karshner

This is a blog article for those who are struggling with indecision about what to include in their content. I'll reveal the secret to having more fun creating content while also attracting your ideal client. This article will clarify the process that will attract clients through content creation.

February 24, 2023

Don't Let Rejection Plunge you into Despair! How to Prevail with Resilience!

February 24, 2023/ Maggie Karshner

This month's blog article is perfect for those of you who want to face rejection without catastrophizing. Rejection is the biggest hurdle for self-employed businesses. Self-employed business owners like you CAN have a more resilient attitude toward rejection. I'll provide a framework by using Daniel Pink's book, "Selling is Human", to analyze the rejection. I'll apply this framework to understanding a personal experience of rejection. Take rejection in a positive light and used it to improve your skills, rather than view it as a failure.

December 13, 2022

Don't Delay Self-Employment Because of Retirement: How to Seize Saving Now!

December 13, 2022/ Maggie Karshner

It's reasonable to feel intimidated by saving for retirement when you're self-employed. You want to know how to ensure a secure retirement. Here I'll demystify and simplify the process. This will help you to take the first steps toward the retirement you deserve!

December 16, 2020

Seize the Holidays with this Terrific Vacation Strategy

December 16, 2020/ Maggie Karshner

How do you have a good vacation? Especially when there's nowhere to go? I've got the answer. It's called an email sabbatical and it's about to revolutionize your work/life balance.

September 21, 2020

How to Conquer Simple Strong Website Analytics

September 21, 2020/ Maggie Karshner

Website analytics can be nebulous and overwhelming. In this article, I hone in on what's most important for self-employed business owners: understandable and useful data! Conquer your analytics with this simple strategy.

August 31, 2020

How to Easily Optimize Your Self-Employed Workday

August 31, 2020/ Maggie Karshner

Are you feeling overwhelmed working an 8-hour self-employed day? Maybe you feel like you're working endlessly, but it's never enough? It's time for you to adopt the 5-Unit Day.

April 30, 2020

How to Stop Wondering If You'll Start Your Business

April 30, 2020/ Maggie Karshner

Many of us have the idea to start a business, but few of us even try. What’s getting in your way? In this article, I clear the path from a common source of hesitation.

June 24, 2019

The Most Frequently Missed Opportunities When Networking

June 24, 2019/ Maggie Karshner

You’re being a good business owner and attending some networking events, but are you making the most of that time? I’ve identified two of the most commonly over looked opportunities to network. Read this article and don’t let them pass you by again!

April 29, 2019

An Unexpected Tool for Living Your Best Life

April 29, 2019/ Maggie Karshner

Seeing as this blog is mostly about starting a self-employed business, I can see how an article on meditation might seem off topic. In actuality, I’ve found that meditation is a vital tool as a business owner. Read on to see if I can get you on the meditation bandwagon!

January 25, 2019

Afraid of Self-Employment Failure? Develop a Plan!

January 25, 2019/ Maggie Karshner

If you’re afraid of launching your self-employed business a plan can be an easy way to alleviate some of your fears. You don’t have to leap blindly, you can have a plan for each of the three phases most people go through when launching their self-employed business. You’ll also find that having a solid plan B is both motivating and comforting.

June 26, 2018

Unexpected Self-Employment Advice: Fire That Client

June 26, 2018/ Maggie Karshner

It might seem counter-intuitive, but firing a client can be vital to keeping your self-employed business afloat! Read on to learn more about why that is and also how to identify a client you should fire, and how to do the firing.

April 26, 2018

How to Get an Excellent Logo

April 26, 2018/ Maggie Karshner

First time business owners often don’t have any experience in logo design or branding. This article considers if getting a logo should be at the top of your priority list. And if you do need a logo, I offer tips on what to expect from the logo design process.

March 30, 2018

Feminism is the Strength You Need to Launch Your Business

March 30, 2018/ Maggie Karshner

Feminism has offered a critique of the working world, and I believe the trends it's noted have a correlation with trends I notice among women entrepreneurs. In addition to an explanation, I offer some strategies to bring feminism into your self-employed life.

February 19, 2018

How Do I Pick the Best Name for My Business?

February 19, 2018/ Maggie Karshner

Picking a name for your business is a very important decision. And it shouldn't be the thing that's holding you up from launching your business. This article covers some important things to consider when picking a name for your business, as well as a basic strategy for developing and testing a business name.

January 30, 2018

Fantastic Coworking: 4 Steps to a Successful Work Date

January 30, 2018/ Maggie Karshner

This is for all the lonely solopreneurs who are struggling to understand why past coworking experiences didn't go well. The success of a work date comes from clear expectations. Regardless of if it’s body doubling, collaborative ad-hoc sessions, or a standing weekly appointment, I’ll help you clarify your goals for your coworking. By the end of this article, you’ll be on the path toward more productive and gratifying coworking sessions!

May 26, 2017

5 Silly Practices That Will Help Your Business

May 26, 2017/ Maggie Karshner

You started a business and now you think you need to be all serious? Pssh. Nope! Here are 5 silly practices that will HELP your business!

Mar 31, 2025

Beat Your Weaknesses: How to Win as a Unique Self-Employed Business Owner

If you've never felt insecure when comparing yourself to others, this article isn't for you. For the rest of us normal people, we need to explore this and how it's impacting our current or future businesses. It's vital for self-employed businesses to understand their competitive advantages and disadvantages. But trying to understand this usually gets us stuck, demoralized, or frozen. Let me reframe competition and the dis/advantages of your business so that you can more easily succeed.

Feb 26, 2025

How to Find the Spirit of Your Business: 3 Key Aspects to Focus On

You're self-employment curious, but you're not even sure what your business is or does. It's not clear to you what your business does and what it means to know what it does. You want to have confidence in knowing the general form of your business. I'll help orient you to the basics of your business. This also addresses what's required of the Executive Summary and Company Description sections of a business plan.

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