Have you ever heard the advertisement catchline saying, “we know a thing or two because we’ve seen a thing or two”? It may be cheesy, but that’s exactly how I feel when it comes to running a business and helping other businesses with their Marketing! I’m not saying I know everything— I’m learning as I go, just like everyone else. But I have “seen a thing or two,” and have some experience and insight you may find helpful for your own business journey.

In this blog post, I’m going to round up a few of my best business tips I’ve shared over the past year or so. My hope is these resources will be beneficial to you, no matter what state of business ownership you’re in. And if you have any questions, you can always reach out to me directly.

Tips For Taking Time Off

Don’t skip this category! I know taking time off can feel like more of a burden rather than a relaxing time away, but rest is critical for you to remain healthy! When you’re well-rested, you’re able to bring fresh, new ideas to your team, your clients/customers, and to your business!

• Work/Life Balance Tips For Small Business Owners — Here are a few things I do to maintain a healthy work/life harmony, avoid burnout, and drive my business forward each day.

• How To Prepare For Vacation As A Small Business Owner — Taking a vacation as a business owner may seem challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. It is entirely possible with some planning. Here are three things you can do to prepare for a worry-free vacation (and leave that laptop at home!).

• Time Off As A Business Owner — There’s study upon study proving (with REAL DATA) rest, vacation, and time-off are necessary. Here are three reasons you should schedule your ‘Out Of Office’ reply ASAP.

Tips For Productivity And Focus

I wish I could say my focus and productivity levels are always operating at 100%, but I’m not a robot. It takes some time to figure out what working style works best for you, but here are a few things I do to stay focused and move my business forward (even when I’m not feeling the entrepreneur magic).

• How To Stay Focused At Work — If you’re struggling to get back into a productive rhythm at work, it might be time to try something new. Allow me to introduce the Pomodoro Technique.

• 3 Tips For Working From Home — Working remotely isn’t a new trend by any means, but there’s a clear distinction between simply doing your job remotely and being successful while working from home.

• Power (Half) Hour — Why not spend a half hour doing something for your business/organization that will leave you with a clear picture of where to move next?

Tips For Professional Development

Owning a business isn’t always an “ah…I’ve made it” feeling— Professional development isn’t a ‘one and done’ kind of thing. Here are some key lessons I’ve learned which have shaped me as a business owner and entrepreneur.

• How To Be A Confident Business Owner — To help you combat doubt and be a more confident business owner, leader, and entrepreneur, I put together a few tips that have helped me over the years.

• How To Manage Burnout As A Business Owner — Burnout is a cycle of stress, exhaustion, and overstimulation; therefore can affect you mentally, physically, and emotionally. While hard work isn’t a bad thing, it’s important to have harmony in your life to avoid burnout, stress-induced health problems, and mental un-health issues.

• How To Say “No” In Your Business (And Beyond!) — Here are a few reasons why saying ‘no’ is essential, along with a few examples of how to say no to help you get started.

If you’re in need of more tips, advice, or professional insight, you can find free Marketing advice here or connect with me directly here!

Let me wrap things up with this: owning and operating a business is not for the faint of heart, and you’re doing a great job. Trust me!

P.S. If you need some extra encouragement or free social media content, here’s my list of Inspirational Quotes For Business Owners.