If you had to pinpoint the most crucial element of your business, what would you choose? Having a great product or service? Obviously, that’s important, but it’s not enough to guarantee your success. Maybe it’s having a great website? Nope. You need that, too, but it won’t do you any good if nobody is visiting… [Read More…]
Who’s Managing
Why Do I Need A Copywriter?
You finished school and thought, “Awesome – I’ll never have to write another essay!” Then you started an online business where the vast majority of your communication is written. Whoops… In a business that relies on email, newsletters, social media and blogs to build relationships with customers, producing well-written material is crucial. But don’t worry… [Read More…]
Help! My Business Is Scaring Me!
What’s more terrifying – things that go bump in the night or the nightmare of overwhelming projects and dire deadlines? If you’re so consumed with dread over stressful tasks that you want to hide under your bed, it’s time to bring in the big guns! You don’t have to fear the specters of missed deadlines… [Read More…]
Are You Using Your
Team Effectively?
You’ve put together a top-notch team, and they’re ready to do great things for your business. What now? Having a team you can count on is crucial, but it’s only the first step to building a bigger, better business. Once you’ve got your team, you must figure out how to use them effectively. These 3… [Read More…]
The Most Important Lessons I’ve
Learned As A Business Owner
Owning my own business is a dream come true, but it certainly hasn’t been easy every step of the way – building a business from the ground up never is. When I started SophieZo Virtually There For You, I knew I had a great idea, and I knew it could be successful, but I… [Read More…]
Building the Perfect
Team for Your Business
Your business is unique. Others might provide similar services, but nobody does it exactly like you. Shouldn’t your one-of-a-kind business be able to build a team that perfectly suits your unique needs? When you begin the team building process, the first step is to assess your needs. Break down a typical week, day by day,… [Read More…]
I Can’t Delegate That!
You know you need to delegate. You know you can’t do it all by yourself – but that doesn’t mean that letting go is easy! If you find yourself looking at the day-to-day of your business and thinking, “I can’t delegate that,” you’re not alone. Handing over major responsibilities to others is a challenge… [Read More…]
Time Management Tips
For Business Owners
You’ve probably experienced that “there aren’t enough hours in the day” feeling. Running a business and balancing family life isn’t easy and when deadlines are looming and you’re trying to meet everyone’s needs, it can feel downright impossible. Your busy life might not calm down anytime soon, but there are some time management tips that… [Read More…]
Top 5 Tips For
Growing Your Business
As an online business owner, you face a unique challenge when you’re ready to expand your business. You don’t have the option of slapping a big “SALE!” banner on your storefront, or putting one of those inflatable, wavy-arm guys in your parking lot. You have to find creative ways to draw customers into your… [Read More…]
5 Common Mistakes Online
Business Owners Make
Owning your own successful business can be the accomplishment of a lifetime – unless it takes over your life! Finding a manageable work/life balance is challenging for many business owners, but it can be done. See if you’re making any of these common mistakes that keep your from living your best life. 1. Taking On… [Read More…]