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Planning to Meet Your Business Goals


Article by Donna FeldmanMany business owners start the year with a written list of things they intend to accomplish, yet by year’s end these goals have either been forgotten or left by the wayside, ready to be recycled for the coming year. Read more (members only)

More Money or the Pursuit of Happiness?


Article by C.J. HaydenWe self-employed professionals are constantly faced with difficult choices about how to best grow our businesses. Should I pursue this line of business or that one? Would it serve me better to choose Niche A or Niche B? Read more (members only)

How can I grow my one person company?


Q & A by C.J. HaydenIf you’ve been operating a successful professional services firm as a solopreneur, it can be a smart move to leverage your experience, contacts, and track record in the industry by adding other professionals to your team. Read more (members only)

Is This the Right Business for You?


Article by C.J. HaydenEvaluating a new business concept is one of the least glamorous aspects of launching a new product, service, or enterprise. When you are excited about a new idea, you may not want to take the time to stop and examine it critically. New business ideas sometimes seem Read more (members only)

How Do You Value Your Services?


Article by Joan FriedlanderDo you choke on your words when it’s time to tell a prospect your fees? Do you find that you’re doing more than you contracted for without being paid for your efforts? Do you notice that your clients don’t do their part to make the most of your work together? You might be devaluing your services. Read more (members only)

Why Aren’t You Earning More?


Article by C.J. HaydenIn a national survey of independent professionals, almost 50% of the consultants, coaches, and other professionals declared that they were currently not earning enough to meet their expenses. This result shouldn’t be surprising, since according to the U.S. Small Business Administration, more than half of all small businesses fail Read more (members only)

How do I prevent my business from taking over my life?


Q & A by C.J. HaydenDoes it feel to you like you work all the time, yet there’s always more to do? It seems that in order to do well financially, you must work through the weekends, ignore your family and friends, and leave no time for yourself. How can you get your working hours under control? Read more (members only)

What’s Your Business Model?


Article by C.J. HaydenIf you have enough clients to keep you busy, you must be making a good living, right? Well, not necessarily. Some of the busiest professionals around aren’t earning enough to pay their bills. Read more (members only)

Automation is Not a Four-Letter Word


Article by Joan FriedlanderIn recent years the purpose of automation has shifted from increasing productivity and reducing costs, to broader issues, such as increasing quality and flexibility. ~ Wikipedia Read more (members only)

Can a solopreneur ever take a vacation?


Q & A by C.J. HaydenWhen summer time arrives, all your clients and customers start going on vacation. But what about you, the solopreneur? Do you ever get to take a vacation? Read more (members only)