A self-employed business is such a small operation, can it really change the world? Your business has more influence than you might imagine at first glance. Let me reveal how your micro-business might be the best tool you have in your fight for social change.
Read MoreDo you experience fear in the face of change? Fear is normal but you can still learn to navigate even unexpected changes with serenity. Using my own recent change as a context, I illustrate the steps needed to navigate any change. You can increase your confidence with change by making an informed decision about the best way to move forward. This is such a vital skill in the ever-changing landscape of small businesses!
Read MoreThis month's blog article is perfect for those of you who want to face rejection without catastrophizing. Rejection is the biggest hurdle for self-employed businesses. Self-employed business owners like you CAN have a more resilient attitude toward rejection. I'll provide a framework by using Daniel Pink's book, "Selling is Human", to analyze the rejection. I'll apply this framework to understanding a personal experience of rejection. Take rejection in a positive light and used it to improve your skills, rather than view it as a failure.
Read MoreWondering if it’s a good idea to start a business in 2023? Ready to be a business owner but not sure it’s for you? Read for pros, cons, and a new movement idea.
Read MoreSmall business owners miss many opportunities for "being the change they wish to see in the world." You could be doing more to make change happen. And these actions could be easy and from within your sphere of influence! In this article, I'll illuminate how to spot these opportunities as well as three key skills that will help you move from stuckness to action.
Read MoreIt's reasonable to feel intimidated by saving for retirement when you're self-employed. You want to know how to ensure a secure retirement. Here I'll demystify and simplify the process. This will help you to take the first steps toward the retirement you deserve!
Read MoreAre you struggling with feelings of anxiety or confusion and want to calmly and confidently pilot your life or business toward balance? This blog article is written for mindful, self-employed business owners who want to feel confident and balanced in their businesses. Allow me to illuminate a key element of how balance works, and the relationship between time and money. After reading this article you'll have tools to navigate business and life with more confidence.
Read MoreThis is an article for those who are struggling with client inquiries that fail to become paying clients and want help to land more clients. In this article, I’ll demystify your process and show you how to describe this process to a client, which will help you to land more clients.
Read MoreAre you tired of working for an organization whose purpose, mission, and vision don’t align with yours? Do you envision running a business that is different and guided by your core values and goals? If that is your dream, then creating your own business and being your own boss might be the thing for you.
However, entrepreneurship isn’t always easy and fun. It does have its challenges along the way and you have to ask yourself, are you willing to navigate through those bumps on the road to have the dream lifestyle you’ve always wanted?
Listen to this episode to learn more!
Read MoreWhat would it be like to work at a comfortable pace? What would it be like to work like that while achieving success? In this blog article, I dispel the myth of hard work and share the four factors that actually contribute to success.
Read MoreAre you waiting for some future point of business stability before you go on vacation? Stop that! Learn how to plan for a self-employed vacation sooner rather than later. Whether your concerns are money, time or client experience, this article has you covered!
Read MoreIf you're just here for the train wreck: hear about my hardest day in business. If you're in it for the learning, then you'll find a silver lining that will make you dive into self-employment asap!
Read MoreYou love learning, growing, and self-improvement. But what about "not-doing"? Do you love rest and make time for it, or do you treat it like a luxury or treat? Downshift out of "frantic" and give yourself permission to take care of your body's needs.
Read MoreThis is an article for self-employed small business owners who are struggling with indecision about joining a networking group and want to confidently make a decision. I help you by clarifying the factors you need to consider. This will help you to decide if you should or shouldn't join that networking group.
Read MoreOur financial system is far from ethical. What's even worse is that most of us don't understand how it works. Knowledge is power and in this article, I demystify how your business is financially an "asset" and uncover how assets function in our weird financial world.
Read MoreIn this episode, I share with Lindsay my tips and strategies on how you can overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome as you consider starting your own business. Maggie is passionate about helping you customize your business to YOU so that you can create a happy, sustainable lifestyle.
Join us as we discuss:
(1) How you can use critical self-talk to challenge self-doubt
(2) Why having a regular 9 to 5 can be useful when building your business
(3) When is the right time to streamline & delegate tasks in your business
(4) How there isn’t just “one right” way to a successful business
(5) Actionable tips & exercises to help you overcome internal self-doubt
(6) Maggie’s advice to women who want to start a business but are doubting whether you will be successful
Read MoreSelf-employed business owners and cottage industry folks often don't spend a lot of time thinking about their business model. Combine this with the creative passions of my typical client, and suddenly, understanding business models becomes vitally important! Read on to learn how to see your business' business model. I promise your business is using a legitimate business model and I can help you see clearly what it is!
Read MoreFear is a dirty rotten liar… especially for entrepreneurs. And to deal with a liar you gotta call them out. That’s exactly what Angie and I are doing in this episode. We take the fear-based myths of entrepreneurship and (lovingly) kick its ass out of your way. Prepare to feel liberated from the BS fear has been feeding you. Listen now!
Read MoreIn my interview with Steve Eschbach on the Building Better Businesses podcast, we delved into activating your network to get in front of people, the importance of the planning process, and how essential trust is in your business relationships. We also talked about how we all have something unique to offer the world and how it is our duty to do so. Steve Eschbach is very passionate about what he does. I hope you enjoy the podcast.
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This blog article is for those who are struggling with too many marketing ideas, and not enough time. You want to navigate your marketing with tranquility and confidence. This article will clarify your marketing, resulting in a sane, reliable strategy for marketing your self-employed business.
Read MoreMaggie Karshner is a self-employment coach based in Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. She specializes in coaching solo entrepreneurs and owner-operated small businesses in industries such as real estate, mental health therapy, massage therapy, yoga, doulas, and non-profit.
Maggie's coaching practice encompasses one on one coaching, group coaching, and asynchronous learning via the member area of the website.
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Business Plans. Are they archaic? Vital? Confusing AF? This is the first of a series of articles designed for self-employed businesses and people critical of capitalism. This series will go in-depth into each component of a business plan. This first article is an overview going through all the parts of a business plan. By understanding the components, it will become less monolithic. You might realize you know more than you thought, or that you've missed a key thing. Launch your business smartly with a solid plan!
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You're self-employment curious, but you're not even sure what your business is or does. It's not clear to you what your business does and what it means to know what it does. You want to have confidence in knowing the general form of your business. I'll help orient you to the basics of your business. This also addresses what's required of the Executive Summary and Company Description sections of a business plan.