5 Simple Steps to Estimating Project Timelines & Costs
“Gosh, I just LOVE it when my projects go over budget and run super late!” said no one, ever. Shelling out extra money and squeezing in extra time is bound…
Read MoreWhat Does a Project Manager Actually DO?
There are hundreds of amazing, cheap-or-free online tools that we entrepreneurs can use to keep our businesses organized. If you’ve got a meticulously designed workflow, a skilled team to execute…
Read MoreFreelancing Websites: Should You Be Using Them?
In my opinion, we world-changing entrepreneurs are best served by building long-term relationships with our contractors. A virtual team of freelancers who are intimately familiar with our business models, expectations,…
Read MoreHow to Outsource Your Content Writing Like a BOSS
Once upon a time, you handled all of your content entirely on your own. Your business was new, your online brand was just getting established, and you personally created every…
Read MoreHow the 4-hour Workweek Actually Works
I’d bet my morning coffee that most of you have heard of (or even read) Tim Ferriss’s book, The 4-hour Workweek. And even if you haven’t you can probably guess…
Read MoreHow to Write a Truly Useful Standard Operating Procedure Manual
For modern, innovative entrepreneurs such as your lovely self, working with a virtual team of contractors is the absolute best way to run your business. You can hire experts who…
Read More5 Tips to Manage Your VA and Projects with Ease
Working with a team (even if it’s just one va) can be a balancing act. You certainly don’t want to become an obnoxious micromanager, but you still need to stay…
Read More5 Outsourcing Myths to Ditch in the New Year
Outsourcing is scary; no two ways about it. I’ve coached many talented entrepreneurs through their first outsourcing venture, and there’s always been some nail-biting and foot-dragging involved. But every single…
Read MoreHow to Outsource on Fiverr – Even if You Don’t Think You’re Ready
Undoubtedly, your team of freelancers is organized, whip-smart, and over-the-top talented. But they’re not superheroes: Like all people, they have strengths and weaknesses. Which means you’ll occasionally have a workload…
Read More7 Secrets to Building Team-approved Schedules
Ever met an entrepreneur who doesn’t have to worry about deadlines? Me neither! Being able to build our own schedules is such a privilege, but it doesn’t mean we have…
Read More23 Online Tools for Managing Your Projects, Schedule, and Team!
Although I’m constantly preaching the gospel of outsourcing to any entrepreneurs who’ll listen, I’m also the first to admit that getting a great team up and running takes time. And…
Read MoreHow to Kick Your Inner Procrastinator to the Curb
First things first: Anyone who claims that they never procrastinate is lying. Seriously! Some entrepreneurs are gifted at time-management and others are super efficient but no one—and I mean no…
Read MoreDo You Need to Start Outsourcing? Here’s How to Tell!
So many entrepreneurs consider outsourcing to be a luxury; something they’ll pursue when time and money and resources all align perfectly. But here’s the hard truth: That alignment may never…
Read MoreThe 5 Biggest Benefits of a Good Workflow
When you’re an ambitious entrepreneur leading a skilled team of freelancers, you want to be able to trust them. They’re smart, they’re talented, and you hired them to take tasks…
Read More5 Reasons to Fall Head-Over-Heels in Love with Outsourcing
The day will come (heck, maybe it’s already here), when you suddenly find yourself at a crossroads in your business – one path leads to exciting opportunities and massive growth, while the other…
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