BUSINESS
Small business and start-up advice for entrepreneurs.
5 Things Blogging Has Taught Me
Whenever I find myself falling slightly out of love with blogging (key word slightly. I can't quit you blog!) I always like to think about what the last ten years have taught me. A blog is more than just its daily posts. There's a whole lot more to it than that... 1. Consistency. I've talked about how this blog has landed me actual jobs in...
Small Business Resources
I've been talking about small business since I started Oh, Hello Stationery back in 2014. So I thought it time to gather all of the posts from the past four years into one post. Social Media and Community GREAT PROGRAMS & APPS FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS HOW TO BUILD AN ONLINE COMMUNITY THAT LASTS HOW TO STAND OUT IN A CROWD FULL OF PLANNER...
Great Programs & Apps for Your Small Business
I'm a firm believer in not reinventing the wheel. Someone, somewhere has made something that can make your life easier. You just have to know where to look. This is definitely true when it comes to small business. Although I love social media, I don't love spending a ton of time promoting my business when I should be running it. So here are some...
The Best Planners for Girlbosses
Whether you're busy running your own business or busy keeping track of a million things at once, it's hard being a girl boss. You need a planner that helps you stay on top of everything at once, while still being functional and cute at the same time. The video at the end of this post will go into a lot more detail about each of these planners,...
How A Blog Can Land You a Real Job
Still on the fence about whether or not blogging is for you? What if I told you that I've landed TONS of real, legit jobs because of my blog? From my marketing position at the University of Michigan to my various freelance jobs, my blog is a huge factor that sets me apart from other applicants. Your blog could help you land jobs. Your blog will...
How to Work From Home and Actually Get Stuff Done
Ironically enough I've procrastinated a bit on writing this post. Definitely NOT how to work from home and get things done. Do as I say and not as I do, right?! But in all seriousness, working from home is not all it's cracked up to be. Sure pajama days are frequent, but getting stuff done takes some serious focus and planning. And when there are...
My Biggest Organizational Tip
Don't wait for a mess. Declutter constantly. It's really just that simple. If I see a drawer or closet start to get out of hand, I don't wait for "spring cleaning" or a day where I suddenly feel inspired to clean my entire house of its junk. I just do it. I'm constantly opening up cabinets, tossing a few things, and shutting it again. It...
How “going with the flow” has helped my business grow
I have the pleasure of speaking at an upcoming planner conference in Chicago next month. Let's ignore the fact that I'm nervous beyond belief and not quite sure why I thought this whole thing was a good idea in the first place. Introvert nerves already flaring. Alex and I have been working on the speech and it's really had me thinking a lot about...
How to Create a Blog Post | My Blogging Process
If starting up a blog is a goal for 2018 or you've had one for a while, it's always interesting to see how other people create and maintain their blog. Although I've been blogging for ten years I still find myself eagerly clicking on any post that contains blogging advice. So I thought it time to share my not-so-complicated...
So You Want to be a Freelancer | My Freelance Journey
Back near the end of 2017 I found myself suddenly a freelancer. It instantly became a change of pace I had never experienced before. New deadlines, tons of different responsibilities, and a juggling act I didn't initially consider. Now, a solid six months after getting my first freelance job, I'm sharing some of my insights with you. Although I...