When Your “Office Manager” Has Four Paws
When you’re running a solo or micro business, the line between your personal and professional lives often blurs. Your passion project, side hustle, or full-time entrepreneurial venture doesn’t exist in isolation from the rest of your life—it’s interwoven with your relationships, health, family…
Building a Brand on Social Media: A Guide for Solo and Microbusiness Owners
Let’s be real—social media isn’t just another marketing checkbox for small businesses anymore. It’s the new town square, the place where your brand’s voice can finally cut through the noise. And if you’re a solo entrepreneur or micro-business owner, you’ve got something most…
Rebrand: When and How to Do It
Every brand has a story, a personality, and a reputation. But what happens when that story no longer resonates, the personality feels outdated, or the reputation doesn’t align with your vision? That’s when it’s time to consider a rebrand. For solo entrepreneurs and…
How to Discover Your Target Audience (A.K.A. Your Tribe)
Finding your target audience—your tribe—isn’t just a checkbox on your branding to-do list. It’s the foundation of everything you do in your business. If you don’t know exactly who you’re talking to, you’ll struggle to connect, build trust, and, ultimately, convert them into…
Branding With Purpose
The world is in a strange place right now. On one hand, more businesses than ever are embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), recognizing that real change isn’t just good PR—it’s necessary. On the other hand, there’s a growing wave of backlash. Words…
The Growth Mindset Shift: Why Your Brand Needs More Than Just Passion
After working with hundreds of entrepreneurs over the last decade-plus, I‘ve discovered that passionate individuals aren’t just in it for the paycheck. They want to make an impact, share their message, and bring something meaningful into the world through their products and services.…
Building A Thriving Local Brand
A strong brand isn’t built overnight; it requires careful planning and execution. It’s about more than just a catchy logo; it’s about defining who you are, what you stand for, and who you’re trying to reach. A well-thought-out brand serves as the foundation…
12 Rules for Building a Standout Brand
Branding isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the heart of your business. It’s how people recognize you, trust you, and connect with what you stand for. But let’s be real: building a standout brand can feel like wandering through a maze of decisions, strategies, and…
Carving Out a Brand
Embarking on the journey of carving out a brand for your solo or microbusiness is a thrilling ride, full of strategic twists and turns. Let’s plunge headfirst into a 25-step adventure to craft a brand that’s rock-solid! 11. Understand Your Brand’s Core Values:…
What is Branding?
What is branding? Imagine your business as a living, breathing entity. Your brand is its essence, its soul. It’s how you say hello to the world. It’s about crafting a consistent and memorable experience that vibes with your core audience/tribe and sets you…