Imagine you want to grow a tree. First, you plant the seed. Then you spend time tending to the seed – giving it what it needs to grow. Every day that you tend to the seed it grows – a little bit at a time. You may not see the growth in the moment but over time you...
4 Questions to Ask Yourself When you are Too Busy
"Help me! I’m too busy and something needs to change..." I get it. Being ‘too busy’ isn’t sustainable and doesn’t serve you or your clients. It may even be getting in the way of you growing your business. The good news? It’s fixable, so grab your to-do list and...
Do you need a VA or an OBM?
You know you need help, but you aren’t quite sure… do you need the help of a VA (virtual assistant), or is it time to hire an OBM (online business manager)? First, let’s take a look at the key differences between a VA and an OBM. Doing vs. Managing The role of a...
Are you an Expander or a Container?
Every business needs two types of people – an Expander and a Container. The Expander is the one with the big ideas - the visionary. The Expander tends to live in the future, with visions of what is possible running through their mind and lots of ideas. This person is...
The Invisible Workload
I saw a post recently talking about this idea of the ‘invisible workload’ – the weight of having to think about & plan everything. This is referred to as the invisible workload because even if you're not the one doing everything, you might be the one THINKING...
The Management Trap
Yes, it's important to hire. Yes, it's important to delegate. Yes, teams make all things possible. BUT there is something that many business owners aren't prepared for when they start hiring. The management trap. Let's first dig in and define what management is....