You could. Does it mean you should?
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How do you know when an idea is a ‘should’ for you? 4 questions to ask
Do I really need a business coach?
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Before you reach out to potential coaches, ask yourself these questions.
A founder’s guide to sustainable business growth
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I (virtually) sat down with four different entrepreneurs to discuss what self-funded founders need to know to grow sustainably.
How self-funded founders scale
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Self-funded founders need different scale strategies than VC-backed companies. What does scale mean for you?
Planning Now: Ask Yourself These 5 Questions
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Feeling too uncertain to make a business plan? Try these 5 questions to guide your growth.
7 Tips for Going Remote For Good
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Have you committed to remote work forever? These 7 tips will keep your business in good standing
5 Tips: How to Increase Your Sales Pipeline
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In uncertain times, you’re wise to have 3-5x your target revenue in your pipeline. I hear you saying, “Thanks that news flash, Jill. But how?” Here are five tactics to increase the flow in your pipeline without feeling like a jerk:
Are you spending or investing?
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My dad has a tradition of giving the grandkids $20 in quarters for their birthdays. Last year, my son marched his literal money bags to the store on the day after his birthday and bought three Transformers Rescue Bots.
Give yourself a raise
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Before you reach out to potential coaches, ask yourself these questions.
Be the world’s greatest sole proprietor
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Sole proprietor & partnership best practices