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A quick paper purge before year-end saves stress later. As the year winds down, most people think about decluttering closets or clearing out the fridge. Me? I start eyeing the stacks of paper I’ve collected like little souvenirs of the past twelve months — notes, reminders, scribbles, lists, calculations, drafts, receipts, and the occasional “what on earth was I even planning here?” sketch. Some of it is useful. Most of it… not so much. And here’s the truth I’ve learned the h

Gratitude in action: how a simple thank you can transform work and relationships. Yesterday, one of my newest clients said something that stopped me in my tracks. Through tears, she told me she had felt more relaxed on her vacation than she had in years because I was handling the chaos that popped up while she was away. Normally, situations like that would have had her glued to her phone, stressed and exhausted. This time, she rested. She even joked that she could use six mor

If big creators can make money from their newsletters, why shouldn’t we? Codie Sanchez, an entrepreneur known for turning “boring” businesses into gold mines, often says your newsletter is an asset. She built her own into a multi-million-dollar business by treating it like one. And she’s right — your email list isn’t just a collection of names; it’s prime real estate where trust, voice, and value come together. That’s what got me thinking: if big creators can make money from

If your “My Documents” folder looks like a digital junk drawer, it’s time for a cleanup that saves hours—and frustration. When working with clients, there have been a few times during a work session, the client needs to get a document or a file. They begin to search everywhere, email, hard drive, and even that random stack of papers on their desk. After a few minutes of silence and sighs, I finally ask, “How do you organize your digital files?” The answer? “Oh, I just keep th

Three simple shifts to spend less time managing and more time marketing. I’ll be honest—between my husband and me, we’ve spent hours on admin tasks. You know, the never-ending emails, scheduling, invoices, file organization, and the “quick” follow-ups that somehow eat up half the day. It’s all important, but here’s the truth: admin work doesn’t grow your business—marketing does. And if you’re anything like us, you’ve probably realized that the more time you spend on admin, th

Your next client might already be in your contacts—if only you could find them. I have spoken with many small business owners, and one thing they have in common is that all their contacts are scattered everywhere. A few business cards stuffed in a drawer, random numbers saved in a phone, email addresses scribbled on scraps of paper, and maybe even a handful of Facebook “friends” who could be real leads if only they weren’t buried in the digital abyss. The problem? If your con

Article by Allison Kessler of Fun4business website (re)design September always feels like a reset button — fresh notebooks, sharpened pencils, and the perfect time to simplify your marketing. The secret? Tiny, repeatable habits. You don’t need to overhaul your entire content strategy overnight; you just need a few realistic, doable routines that fit into your actual life. The magic is here: small + repeatable + realistic = habit sticks. Below you’ll find 20 simple daily and w

Small tasks don’t vanish when ignored; they multiply. Clear them now before they hijack your business flow. Recently, I watched a video of a woman who sets aside one day a month just to tackle all those tiny, five-to-ten-minute home projects: replacing a lightbulb, fixing that wobbly knob, or clearing out the mystery corner of clutter. Nothing huge, nothing glamorous—just the little things that, if ignored, start to pile up until your “sell-ready” home looks like a fixer-uppe

Perfection is overrated. Here’s how to turn your idea into action now. I Had an Idea… I’m currently on a manifestation learning journey, and over the last while I’ve been soaking in everything I can: books, podcasts, videos, you name it. Why? Because people around me are making massive financial leaps, and I couldn’t help but wonder… why not me? And since I’m a firm believer that the best way to learn something is to teach it, I decided not just to study manifestation, but to

Manifestation isn’t magic—it’s strategy with soul. Did you ever watch The Secret and secretly hope cheques would just start showing up in the mail? Same. And last month, one actually did, a surprise $41 from a class action lawsuit. A fun little wink from the universe, but let’s be real: that’s not exactly a repeatable business strategy. Manifestation isn’t wishful thinking or slapping a few pictures on a vision board (though I’m all for a good vision board). It’s about aligni

Doing more isn’t the goal. Doing what matters is. You know what doesn’t help grow a thriving business or keep your sanity when things heat up? Chaos, distractions, and doing everything "that needs to get done." We’ve been sold this idea that productivity means doing more. Longer hours, bigger to-do lists, zero margin for error—or joy. But let’s flip that script. True productivity isn’t about doing everything. It’s about doing the right things—and letting the rest compost. Thi

Part 5: Your vision doesn’t pause for chaos. We love a good Pinterest board and a perfectly worded mission statement. In reality, vision isn’t a vibe you light a candle for once a quarter. It’s a daily practice, especially when things get messy. When the to-do list explodes, the laundry piles up, the kid melts down, and your laptop battery is holding on by a thread… that’s when your vision matters most. Anchor Your Day in the Vision Start small: Say it out loud in the morning