Whether you own your own business or your employer allows you to work remotely, working from home presents a unique set of challenges. Here are a few of our top tips for working from home. Keep a routine, just like you have a job…because you do.When I first went out on my own, this was…
post by Stephanie Nelson Scrolling through Facebook this morning, I came across an image that said, “Life is tough, darling, but so are you.” Never in the history of the internet – or of me, for that matter – has something I needed to see so badly come up at just the right time. This…
post by Stephanie Nelson Back in 2012, I wrote a post about what tools I use to stay on top of everything for my business. Last year, I wrote an update, as my business, services, and skills had evolved. As I reread these old posts, I realized that I still use all of the tools…
post by Stephanie Nelson A little over seven years ago, I launched SBN Marketing. I made the leap with gusto, and with the support of lots of folks. But there are things I wish I knew before starting my business. It gets lonely. I’m not going to lie. Working by yourself and for yourself has…
post by Stephanie Nelson A few years ago, I posted about respecting the value of your vendors. At the time, I was seeing a lot of social media posts requesting recommendations for vendors of a variety of types, but they all included caveats of “must be affordable”, “decent prices”, etc. You can read the post…
post by Stephanie Nelson Over the last few of years, I’ve made a point of making resolutions for my business, as well as personal ones. (You can still check out 2018’s resolutions, 2017’s resolutions and 2016’s resolutions for SBN Marketing, if you’d like.) For 2019, I resolve to… Read more. Building on last year’s resolution to learn, learn,…
On December 12, 2011, SBN Marketing officially launched. Between our anniversary and the holidays, I get particularly reflective this time of year, thinking about where we started and where I want us to go. Here are a few thoughts from this year.
post by Stephanie Nelson In just a few days, we’ll be crossing over to the last month of the year. In the blink of an eye, it’ll be 2019. Will you be ready? A few years ago, I hunkered down and started planning my business using a worksheet I downloaded from the internet. I quickly discovered…
post by Stephanie Nelson Showing gratitude as an entrepreneur isn’t always easy. And sad to say, it isn’t always top of mind. But believe me, we entrepreneurs are grateful for more things than we typically name. As Thanksgiving approaches, here are a few things I’m grateful for. I’m grateful to my clients. I appreciate that…
post by Stephanie Nelson If you’re a fan of the SBN Marketing Facebook page or if you subscribe to the SBN Marketing email blast, you know that each Monday we post a Monday Mantra. We try to find inspirational quotes or sayings that will keep you going when things get tough. While looking for good ones…
