What I Wish I Knew About Working Full Time From Home

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What I Wish I Knew About Working Full Time From Home

I took the leap at the end of July 2016. All I had was my savings account, the tentative makings of a plan, and God’s assurance that this was the path for me and Kleneice.  Taking the leap into full time entrepreneurship before I felt ready was one of the scariest things I had ever done, and I wasn’t as prepared as I thought to face the challenges of working from home.

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Why You Should Be Using Facebook Groups Like, Yesterday

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Why You Should Be Using Facebook Groups Like, Yesterday

Ask any blogger or business owner the tools that they use to manage their business, and they’re bound to rave about one or a few things that they simply can’t live without.  And while Kendra and I thought we already had our favorite tools/programs squared away, we’ve recently developed a new obsession.  And that obsession is with Facebook groups.  Seriously, if you haven’t been participating in Facebook groups, you will after reading this post.  We guarantee it!  Keep reading to find out what makes Facebook groups beneficial for business.

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The Beauty in Growing Your Business Slowly

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The Beauty in Growing Your Business Slowly

I think it’s almost impossible to log on to Pinterest these days and not get sucked into the rabbit hole of posts like, “How I grew my IG to 10k followers in 5 months” or “How I get 100k visitors to my blog each month.”  If you are using your blog for business instead of a hobby, your numbers are important.  Your analytics can not be ignored.  In order to run a profitable, sustainable business, you have to understand where your audience is coming from and how to find them.  But you can’t get sucked into the numbers game.  It’s a tricky balance for sure, but it is one of the challenges we must face and conquer as business owners.

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Are You Making this Social Media Mistake?

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Are You Making this Social Media Mistake?

Many bloggers and business owners rely on the power of social media to market their products/services.  When used correctly, not only can social media drive lots of traffic to your blog, but it can also serve as a marketplace full of willing buyers/clients.  But as your business grows and your to-do list fills with urgent tasks, you can’t afford to spend all day on social media.  That’s where automation comes in.  What’s the harm in automating your social media to free up your time?  Keep reading to find out how your automation strategy could be hurting your brand.

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