Stepping Stones

As a solo business owner, do you feel as though there are never enough hours in the day to get everything done? As a coach, I work with many solo entrepreneurs who feel that way.
You may be a coach or a graphic designer, a virtual assistant or a social media expert. But regardless of the [...]

By Ellen H. Brown
Are you considering the possibility of hiring a virtual assistant, but don’t know where to start? If so, you’re not alone. As a coach, I often work with solo entrepreneurs who tell me that there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done.
While some clients like the idea of [...]

By Ellen H. Brown
Many of the solo business owners I work with say they have a hard time staying on track and getting things done throughout the day. For some reason, they’re always getting derailed. Is that true of you? At the end of the day, do you often wonder why you weren’t more productive?
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By Ellen H. Brown
Running a business you’re passionate about can be incredibly rewarding. But let’s face it: if you don’t find effective strategies for managing your time and preserving your energy, “flying solo” can be an overwhelming venture.
Many of my clients say they are overwhelmed by all the “hats” they need to wear, as a [...]

By Ellen H. Brown
In my last blog post, I talked about the benefits of assembling a virtual team of professionals who can help solo entrepreneurs save time and be more productive. And several readers responded, some saying they couldn’t possibly outsource certain tasks and others admitting they would like to hand off some duties but [...]

By Ellen H. Brown
If you’re a busy solo business owner, I’d love you to take a quick survey to find out what your greatest challenges are. Here’s the link to the short survey:
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Don’t forget to pick up your free gift, designed to help you save time and increase your productivity, on [...]

By Ellen H. Brown
If you’re like many solo entrepreneurs, you probably cherish your autonomy and love being able to call the shots. But sometimes, as solo business owners, we end up wearing so many hats that it seems like we have little time to do what we love most.
Perhaps you run a coaching business, and [...]

By Ellen Brown
As I mentioned in my last post, I’m a big believer in the power of meditation. And I encourage my clients – many of whom are writers and solo-preneurs — to try meditation, because the fact is meditation is good for business. When we meditate regularly, we often become more focused, productive, and, [...]

By Ellen Brown
Do you have trouble staying focused, whether you’re talking to a client or writing a blog post or making dinner for the kids? Do you sometimes feel as though you can’t find the “off button” to stop the endless thoughts that scurry through your mind?
If so, you may want to try meditation. As [...]

By Ellen Brown
Are you an entrepreneur or writer who works out of your home? If so, do you sometimes feel like your homey environment doesn’t exactly inspire productivity? Many of the home-based business owners I work with, as a coach, admit that it’s a challenge for them to stay focused on occasion. Sure it’s great [...]