Hi Reader! Valentine’s Day is practically here, and if you’re looking for a way to “show the love” to your customers and clients, today’s issue has a fabulous (and easy to implement!) idea! Of course, this isn’t just for Valentine’s. Showing appreciation for those who support you is an ongoing effort for small business owners (or should be!). So if it’s too stressful to think about doing this in time for Vday, then mark your calendar for another time/season/holiday that works better for you....

Hi Reader! Brrrrr. How are you doing with these arctic temps?! I secretly love winter days like this where you are basically forced to stay inside and take a break from all the usual activities. At its core that is the purpose of winter, isn’t it? To rest, turn inward, and prepare for the season of growth that inevitably follows. What’s true for ourselves is also true for our business! This is the time to reflect on the big questions related to your business and to start prepping and...

Hi Reader! I never realized how much I value sleep until I got a puppy. And wow - it makes ALL the difference in nearly every aspect of your life. Sadly - even though Fiona is 10 months old - we were still dealing with disrupted sleep almost nightly. I was barely functioning and something HAD to change. So this is what I did… I created a routine for Fiona (and for me!). Each night for the last week, I removed her food bowl and didn't feed her anything after 7:30 pm; we took her harness off...