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10 Lessons Learned During My First Year as a Business Owner

March 14, 2018

I cannot believe that it’s been a full year since I left my graphic design job to become a self-employed boss lady. Although this journey has certainly not always been easy, I’m so grateful for the progress I’ve made thus far. Today, I thought it would be fun to share with you 10 things that I learned about my life and business from a year of self-employment. A little disclaimer, I technically have owned this business since 2011 but I took a hiatus and went back to full-time employment from 2014-2017. So, I guess this is more a “things I learned the 2nd time around…” sort of deal. But, that just didn’t make for a good title. Without further ado,... View Article

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7 Habits to Become a Better Boss Lady

February 14, 2018

Experts say it takes about 21 days to develop a new habit. At first, you might find some of these suggestions a little challenging to stick with. Once your habits are formed it will become second nature and you’ll find that you have more free time and an organized work schedule. Developing good business habits is essential to running a business that is organized and efficient. Today I’m going to share 7 habits that I’ve incorporated into my business to become a better boss lady. I hope that they will help you too!   Make a Plan and Take Action Don’t make the mistake of taking things day by day. Instead, make a plan and stick to it. When you... View Article

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How to Create a Streamlined Brand Identity

October 4, 2017

So many people think of branding as just a logo design. But, a brand identity really encompasses so much more than a simple logo. Keeping your brand consistent on all platforms and mediums makes your brand more memorable. A streamlined experience ensures that your audience will get to know and trust you. Here’s an example – You’re getting married and a friend of yours mentions that they know of a great florist that you should reach out too. You’re really excited about the recommendation and all of the praise that your friend has about the company. But, then you go to their website and see that it looks like it’s from the 90s. Their portfolio pictures are really small and... View Article

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