Small Business Simplifier
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Are you giving up on your dream of owning a business because you’ve been told you’re too old to be an entrepreneur? Do you think it’s too late or that you’ve missed your window of opportunity? Banish those thoughts at once! You are not too old to be an entrepreneur. No, I …
One of the things I love most about Christmastime is that good things appear in my mailbox. In addition to the usual assortment of bills and ads, I get letters and Christmas cards from friends, family and associates all around the world. I don’t know about you, but there’s something …
Do you start out your work day with high hopes and a long to-do list, only to drag yourself away from your work too many hours later, completely frustrated by what you didn’t get done? It doesn’t have to be that way. You can be more productive and less frustrated with your …
Like most other kids, I had career dreams and aspirations growing up, but becoming an entrepreneur wasn’t actively among them. I don’t think I even heard the word entrepreneur when I was a child. When I was almost 12, I started babysitting to earn pocket money. Babysitting didn’t …
When I was in college, I decided to become a professional photographer when people started asking if I would photograph portraits and events for them. I had very little idea what was involved in starting a business. I knew I needed a business license and a state tax permit. I didn’t know much …
Have you ever thought about how to do a digital declutter? Are you a neatnik or a clutter bug in your physical space? Have you cleaned every closet, sorted every drawer, straightened out the spare room and alphabetized your spices? Even if you’re clutter-free at home and office, there is one …
Do you want more success in your life? Do you want to get more done without sacrificing any more of your free time or overwhelming your schedule? Successful people are productive people, and here are eight of the top things productive people do to increase their success. 1. Prioritize Your To-Do …
Do you have a current photography portfolio? Do you know what a portfolio is and why you need one? Your photography portfolio is a collection of your best work. It is a marketing tool, used to show prospective clients what you have done and what you are capable of doing. A portfolio can be …
In my early days as an entrepreneur, I often struggled with ways to market my photography business on my limited college-student budget. I didn’t have a lot of options then. Newspaper ads weren’t an effective way to advertise for photography clients, television and radio were well out of …
I am frequently asked about online image use. Most of these questions are about images people find on the web and want to put on their blog, website or Facebook page—or about using them in various products such as eBooks and advertisements. This post was originally published in 2011, and …
