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Sometimes life as a solopreneur can feel pretty overwhelming. Having to make all the decisions AND do all the work can sometimes feel like a real grind. In this episode we’re talking about how to avoid falling into the trap of trying to do ALL things by yourself and knowing when to get help.

April 10, 2017May 29, 2017 Written By: Maggie Patterson

Being a solopreneur can make it feel like you truly are a solo show. In this episode we’re talking about how to avoid falling into the trap of thinking you need to do it ALL on your own. But when you’re used to being a solo show -it can be tricky to figure out what […]

With so many day planners available on the market, it’s hard to know which one is the best fit. And when you’re already running your own business you don’t have time to try out 12 different planners to see what works...but we do! (Yes, we’re a bit nuts like that!) Check out this month’s planner test drive, where we put the liveWELL planner through the paces to see if it’s the right one for you.

April 6, 2017June 6, 2017 Written By: Maggie Patterson

Back when we started the planner test drive, we were asking our community for suggestions and one of our Society members introduced me to the liveWELL Planner. I’m SO glad she did. This planner is rivalling my existing one and may be replacing it permanently. The liveWELL Flex Planner from Inkwell Press is a weekly […]

When it comes to the wild world known as the internet, just about anyone with a computer can launch a course or call themselves an expert. But skills and experience are what makes (or breaks!) a services business. Here’s why being a practitioner matters.

April 3, 2017May 29, 2017 Written By: Brittany Becher

Should you chuck it all in and create a course? Are you crazy for running a services business? Or maybe you should just teach people to do what you do? In this episode, we’re getting real about the online world and why being a practitioner is seriously undervalued, and actually the most important asset you […]

Have you ever found yourself caught in that trap where you’re spending so much time planning and organizing that you waste valuable time you could have spent working on your goals? (Yep, me too!) We get it. It’s way more fun to plan than to do the hard work required to make it happen. But all that planning and plotting can turn into avoidance - so read this post to move out into action mode. http://SCOOPINDUSTRIES.COM/accomplish-your-business-goals/

March 30, 2017March 28, 2017 Written By: Brittany Becher

As a business owner – an entrepreneur – we can spend a lot of time plotting and planning out our business goals. Which is good to a point as we definitely need to have a clear idea of what we’re doing and how we’re going to get there. But there’s a flipside to all that […]

When you run your own online business, meetings usually consist of a Skype call while you hang out in your PJ pants at home. It’s easy to stay wrapped in your own bubble and forget about the value of face-to-face interactions. In this episode we’re breaking down why in person meetings of all kinds need to a be a priority. http://SCOOPINDUSTRIES.COM/episode52/

March 27, 2017March 26, 2017 Written By: Maggie Patterson

For most of us, running our own business means working from home and spending a lot of time alone. While a Skype call and chatting with your pets may break up the day, this solo thing can be a big challenge. In this episode we’re talking about putting pants on and leaving your house…and why […]