Gimmie a break.
Angela Hall Angela Hall

Gimmie a break.

We are all guilty of it: you login to your computer and get to work and then the next thing you know the day is gone and you haven't stopped once. It's so easy to get lost in the day and overwhelmed by the metric ton of crap in your inbox that you forget (or more likely, AVOID) taking a break! Try a new habit: set a timer to go off at intervals that work for you and take five (or more) to reset. Here are some creative ways we like to blow off steam:

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Unplug: How to set healthy boundaries and enjoy your real life.
Angela Hall Angela Hall

Unplug: How to set healthy boundaries and enjoy your real life.

This month, we are focusing on work-life balance and strategies for hitting the sweet spot between productivity and sanity. A big way to prioritize the life side of the equation is a commitment to unplugging. Unplugging may take many forms. Today, we will focus on two ways you can set healthy boundaries.

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Work / Life Balance and the Art of Delegation.
Angela Hall Angela Hall

Work / Life Balance and the Art of Delegation.

You probably got into business for a large number of reasons, but I'd bet the two major draws were doing something you truly love, and the flexibility to set your own schedule. We all need to do a better job putting ourselves higher on the to-do list and small business owners are no exception. But with a list ten miles long of things that need to be accomplished, how do you do that without your business suffering?

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Signs You Need a Bookkeeper…
Amy Esp Amy Esp

Signs You Need a Bookkeeper…

Small business owners often start off wearing all of the hats. And that makes sense. But as you grow, you will hit the point where its time to bring on a team, including a bookkeeper, to keep things moving forward. If you're not sure if its time for bookkeeping help, read on for signs that you are ready.

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