So often, we hear people talking about success in business. But what does that look like in practice? Of course, numbers matter. Ultimately, entrepreneurs start business to make money. But most of us can agree that there are multiple standards for success in business, only one of which is finances. It’s gotten more heart-centered and…
Based on our personal values and our life experiences, we all have different ideas about what success means for us. In this episode, we’re kicking off a series about success. To start, we’re exploring the following question: How do you define success as an entrepreneur? Look at success as not only a number but as…
As we move into 2024, it’s a time to reflect and set business goals for the upcoming year. It’s easy to become caught up in a narrative where you say, “My business would be a success if only I had x.” For you, the missing element might be time, money, or resources. But in order…
Your money mindset can determine your success as an entrepreneur. Of course, when you run your own business, there is always some element of uncertainty. In fact, we believe that taking risks is necessary to grow your business. So it’s only natural to worry about money sometimes. The key is not staying in that negative…
When you’re balancing all of the necessary tasks required of an entrepreneur, it can be easy to give into stress and focus on the negative. While it’s rewarding, running a small business can be stressful. That’s why it’s so important to intentionally make time to be consciously grateful for the good things in your business—those…
From helping you learn about yourself to adjusting your mindset, it’s invaluable to have a mentor in your small business. But mentorship relationships can benefit the mentor as well! In this episode, Pam and Teri discuss how mentorship evolves over time and through different seasons of a business. We share mentor examples from our own…
As an entrepreneur, building community is fundamentally important. That’s why we are so excited to be hosting our first big in-person event for Pam’s business, the Crochet Business Summit, in April 2024! So many moving pieces go into planning a business event: the target audience, the venue, the speakers, the schedule, the budget … All…
The 5 Love Languages, as outlined by Dr. Gary Chapman in his popular book, have been used as a framework for understanding how people express and receive love for over 30 years. These languages include Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch. We usually hear these used in the…
As entrepreneurs, of course we want to make a profit. But focusing purely on the financials and not on how we treat others can lead to a lonely journey as an entrepreneur. After all, the online business world is smaller than you might think – everyone knows someone. That means it’s critically important to show…
The fourth quarter is a time to evaluate the past year, wind down your projects, make time for family and self-care, and plan for next year. In this episode, Pam and Teri talk about fourth quarter business planning – why to do it, what to think about, and how to track and implement your plan….