Small Biz Mama

Learn how a notebook will help you sleep better at night. I'll share what I use mine for and how that has helped me sleep better at night. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 80 on smallbizmama.com Topics: A notebook will help you sleep better at night Use your notebook to help you sleep better at night during your wind-down routine To sleep better at night - Do a brain dump Write down three things you are grateful for Write down three things you like about yourself To help sleep better at night, keep your notebook on your nightstand For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* https://smallbizmama.com/a-notebook-to-help-you-sleep-better-at-night/

How weekly planning gave me my life back. Learn what you need to take into account when doing your weekly planning.  For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 79 on smallbizmama.com Topics: How weekly planning gave me my life back What is weekly planning? Questions for weekly planning: What's happening next week? What am I planning? What do I need to plan for dinner and lunch? What other things do I need to include in my weekly planning? Set your big goals for the week What do I want to do with my family? Weekly planning allows you to craft the life you want Spend some time on weekly planning Weekly planning helps you know in advance what's going on You don't need a complex system for weekly planning For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* https://smallbizmama.com/how-weekly-planning-gave-me-my-life-back/

Too many toys? Here are some alternatives for this holiday season that will help you, your family, and others. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 78 on smallbizmama.com Topics: Too many toys? Here are some alternatives for this holiday Have a place for everything Rotate toys out Too many toys? Might be time to donate some Other alternatives Take an inventory of what you already have For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* https://smallbizmama.com/episode-78-too-many-toys-here-are-some-alternatives-for-this-holiday/

The most important thing I learned from meditation is to begin again. Find out why this is so important. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 77 on smallbizmama.com Topics: The most important thing I've learned from meditation Go back to your focal point Failure is an opportunity to learn Begin again For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* https://smallbizmama.com/the-most-important-thing-ive-learned-from-meditation/

Learn how to stop things from falling through the cracks. These are the systems I use to be more productive and never forget things! For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 76 on smallbizmama.com Topics: How to stop things from falling through the cracks How to create a system to stop things from falling through the cracks Using a digital calendar to help stop things from falling through the cracks Use your digital calendar for reminders for your work with clients Systems that help so things do not fall through the cracks Trello and Asana Key components needed to help things not fall through the cracks For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* https://smallbizmama.com/how-to-stop-things-from-falling-through-the-cracks/

Are you stuck on figuring out what kind of business retirement plans are available for small businesses? I share what plans are available. Here are essential tips to help you pick out your business retirement plan. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 75 on smallbizmama.com Topics: Business Retirement Plans Three questions to ask yourself when setting up a business retirement plan How do you set up business retirement plans? What options do you have for business retirement plans Taxes and business retirement plans Common business retirement plans for small businesses IRA - Individual Retirement Account Simple Plan or Simple IRA 401K or Roth 401K SEP - Simplified Employee Pension Plan For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* https://smallbizmama.com/business-retirement-plans/

It's time to update your schedule for fall and the holidays. Doing this will make sure you know exactly what you are doing and get stuff done. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 74 on smallbizmama.com Topics: Update your schedule for fall and the holidays Three things that you need to update your schedule for fall and holidays When you update your schedule you need to manage expectations Anchors in your day Avoid this biggest mistake when you update your schedule How to make your weekly planning easier Update your schedule for holidays Look at your schedule for the rest of the year Know your why when you update your schedule Deep work Work your business around your life Reward yourself for your hard work For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* https://smallbizmama.com/time-to-update-your-master-schedule-for-fall-and-the-holidays/

In order to be more productive and become less distracted throughout the day, try my three favorite low-tech productivity solutions to get more things done. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 73 on smallbizmama.com Topics: Low-tech productivity solutions Low-tech productivity solutions #1 Work on paper throughout the day How I use my Full Focus Planner What else does the Full Focus Planner have? Low-tech productivity solutions #2 Using paper helps you be more productive Low-tech productivity solutions #3 Using the Pomodoro Technique Three low-tech productivity solutions to help you get more things done For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* https://smallbizmama.com/my-favorite-low-tech-productivity-solutions/

Facebook isn't the only game in town. There are many great places for finding new networking opportunities. Some are online and some offline. I also share many organizations where you can find people to network with. And also how to avoid this biggest mistake For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 72 on smallbizmama.com Topics: Great place for finding new networking opportunities Online networking opportunities Finding new networking opportunities locally Business owners are everywhere Think of new ways to seek out new business Finding new networking opportunities with connectors Avoid the biggest mistake when finding new networking opportunities Maximize your networking opportunities For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* https://smallbizmama.com/great-places-for-finding-new-networking-opportunities/

Your life is not a balancing act. It's more of a juggling act. What you are doing is figuring out what is important and making decisions through that lens. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 71 on smallbizmama.com Topics: Your life is not a balancing act Your life is not a balancing act, it's determining what is most important to you What is going to get you closer to what's important to you? Your life is not a balancing act. Acknowledge what's important. Your life is not a balancing act, but you do have a mission in life What to do when you have conflicting things Look through the lens of what's important to you   For the complete show, notes go to smallbizmama.com ********************************* https://smallbizmama.com/your-life-is-not-a-balancing-act/

Parenting in the new reality means making decisions as to what you want your life to look like for you and for your family. Be intentional. Enjoy your days. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 70 on smallbizmama.com Topics: Parenting in the new reality What parenting in the new reality means to me Switching gears in this new reality My schedule Spend time figuring out things while parenting in the new reality For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* https://smallbizmama.com/parenting-in-the-new-reality/

Whether you have a brick-and-mortar or an online business, learn what I predict are the trends for business in the new reality. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 69 on smallbizmama.com Topics: Business in the New Reality Predictions for business in the new reality Business trends going forward Schedule meetings virtually for your business in the new reality Digital business will still be a thing for business in the new reality Family-style meals Virtual conferences for business in the new reality Advanced child tax credit Entertainment with business in the new reality Local businesses in the new reality Online networking Local Networking for Business in the New Reality Millennials and business in the new reality Online service providers Business in the new reality is both national and local For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* https://smallbizmama.com/business-in-the-new-reality/

As you work on defining your ideal life in the new reality, I'm sharing things that we are doing and things we are letting go of to create our ideal life. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 68 on smallbizmama.com Topics: Your Ideal Life in the New Reality Four questions to ask yourself when thinking about your ideal life in the new reality My ideal life in the new reality Make sure you take time to celebrate when thinking of your ideal life in the new reality Your kids and your ideal life in the new reality Be willing to pivot For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* https://smallbizmama.com/your-ideal-life-in-the-new-reality/

Do this exercise to help you in designing your post-COVID reality. Be very intentional when choosing what you want to do, especially as seasons change. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 67 on smallbizmama.com Topics: Designing your Post-COVID Reality As you're designing your post-COVID reality, don't get caught up in thinking you need to do everything Think about what you can let go of when designing your post-COVID reality Exercise for designing your post-COVID reality What do you love and hate? What can you get rid of when designing your post-COVID reality? How can you use this information in designing your post-COVID reality? Be very intentional For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* https://smallbizmama.com/designing-your-post-covid-reality/

Learn how to make your service-based business stand out. I'll share tips on how you can focus on the customer experience so you can stand out. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 66 on smallbizmama.com Topics: How to make your service-based business stand out In order for your business to stand out, focus on the client experience What does the initial contact process look like? In order for your business to stand out define what you're going to talk about during the initial call What does your proposal process look like? What does your contract and payment process look like? In order for your business to stand out, have a clearly defined onboarding process Create your "How I Work" document Define what your process looks like if you aren't getting what you need from your client In order for your business to stand out, create standard operating procedures What can you learn from the mistakes in your business? When things go wrong, contact your client immediately For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* http://smallbizmama.com/how-to-make-your-service-based-business-stand-out/

Learning to sell with Renee Hribar. Through her passion for selling, Renee shares valuable tips on learning to sell in a way that resonates with clients. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 65 on smallbizmama.com Topics: Learning to sell like a mother with Renee Hribar Who is Renee Hribar Learning to sell by connecting with people Learning to sell means going into buyer mode Learning to sell means being yourself Learning to sell means asking questions Learning to sell means speaking your customers' language Is there a difference in selling to women versus men? Learning to sell means speaking to your customer as an individual The biggest mistake people make when trying to sell their small business Learning to sell means asking great questions Learning to sell means spending more time listening than talking Is it possible to make sales fun? Learning to sell means speaking to one person How can you sell more? Learning to sell means sending a personal message Learning to sell is inviting your customer to the next thing Using automation Look and see who is opening up your emails The best way to contact Renee For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* https://smallbizmama.com/learning-to-sell-like-a-mother-with-renee-hribar/

Find out why your business is also national. Tips to make sure that you have an online presence to make it easy for customers to reach you. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 64 on smallbizmama.com Topics Why all business is national Your business is national so you have to have a virtual presence Make it easy for customers to contact you on your webpage Since your business is national you'll have a different perspective How do you find clients nationally to make sure your business is national? • Facebook groups • LinkedIn • Clubhouse • Instagram • National Groups Your business is national, what is your national strategy going to be?   For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* https://smallbizmama.com/why-all-business-is-national/

Find our why your business is local, even if you have a virtual business. I'll share different strategies that you can use to network locally to find clients. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 63 on smallbizmama.com Topics Why all business is local Do some local networking Serve your ideal customer If your business is local, do not go door-to-door Strategies to network locally where your business is local Join online local business groups Check out local colleges Try your local chamber of commerce Join mom groups or start one Get involved with local business organizations Try civic organizations Start networking where your business is local Networking where your business is local leads to referrals   For the complete show, notes go to: https://smallbizmama.com/why-all-business-is-local/

If you are a service provider, learn what the biggest sales mistake small business owners make and how to avoid it during the discovery call process. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 62 on smallbizmama.com Topics: Biggest sales mistake small business owners make How to avoid the biggest sales mistake small business owners make To avoid the biggest sales mistake learn to listen How the goal of a discovery call helps you avoid the biggest sales mistake Send a questionnaire before the discovery call Don't put together a proposal during the discovery call Know your goal for a discovery call to avoid the biggest sales mistake Don't let fear of the discovery call stop your progress on your business See if you are a good fit to work together during the discovery call to help avoid the biggest sales mistake   For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* https://smallbizmama.com/biggest-sales-mistake-small-business-owners-make/

Finding ideas for posting on social is easier than you think. Inspiration is all around you and knowing your ideal customer will help. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 61 on smallbizmama.com Topics Finding Ideas for Posting on Social What you need to start finding ideas for posting on social Serve your ideal customer Pick an ideal customer for right now Know your ideal customer's interest, pain points, and objections In finding ideas for posting on social you have to curate your social media Where can you find inspirations to help in finding ideas for posting on social Follow other pages Follow the leaders in your field Not all content that you post has to be original to you Where I find inspiration to post on social Now that you are finding ideas to post on social have fun Keep people engaged when finding ideas to post on social   For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* https://www.smallbizmama.com/finding-ideas-for-posting-on-social/

As summer is approaching quickly and kids are getting out of school learn this really simple technique to schedule more fun into your summer. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 60 on smallbizmama.com Topics How to schedule more fun To schedule more fun you need a weekly schedule How do you change your schedule around to have more fun? Start with a blank calendar To schedule more fun you need to know what your must-do's are Your fun day does not have to be on the weekend Now it's time to schedule more fun To schedule more fun you need to know what is fun for you You need to schedule some more mama fun   Now schedule anything else remaining Sometimes you need to compromise to schedule more fun For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* http://www.smallbizmama.com/how-to-schedule-more-fun-this-season/

If you work from home, here are seven ways to make work more fun. Even if it seems impossible with everything you have to do, you can make work more fun. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 59 on smallbizmama.com Topics 7 ways to make work more fun 1. Add background noise 2. Gamify to make your work more fun 3. Work with friends to make your work more fun 4. Take fun breaks 5. Break your task down into small pieces 6. Work somewhere else 7. Write down your wins For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* http://www.smallbizmama.com/7-ways-to-make-work-more-fun/

Why is it so important to determine what is essential in your life? How do the essentials in your life fit in with your schedule? For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 58 on smallbizmama.com Topics What is essential in your life? Determine what is essential in your life Why determining what is essential in your life is important How to add the essentials in your life to your schedule How knowing the essentials in your life help set priorities For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************* http://www.smallbizmama.com/what-is-essential-in-your-life/

What's filling your jar? What are the rocks, pebbles, and sand in your life? How do you determine what you want filling your jar? For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 57 on smallbizmama.com Topics What's filling your jar? What rocks, pebbles, and sand are filling your jar Distinguish what are rocks, pebbles, and sand in your life Are you happy with what's filling your jar? Determine what you will be filling your jar with What do you want in your life? What do you want to be filling your jar with? When filling your jar, you need to track what you do What are you spending your time on? When filling your jar, you need to find solutions For the complete show, notes go to smallbizmama.com ************************** http://www.smallbizmama.com/whats-filling-your-jar/

Are you starting and naming a business? From LLC to DBA, to getting an EIN and being a registered agent, and more. Find answers here to the most FAQs! For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 56 on smallbizmama.com Topics Starting and Naming a Business Decisions you need to make when starting and naming a business When starting and naming my business, do I do an LLC or DBA? When starting a business, how do I go about naming a business? Know who your ideal customer is I am done naming my business, now what? If I'm starting a business, do I need to register it? I've registered my business, now what? Should I use my home address or get a PO Box? If I'm starting and naming my business under an LLC, do I need a registered agent? Do you have any more questions on starting and naming a business? For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ************************** http://www.smallbizmama.com/starting-and-naming-a-business/

You need to figure out what your MVC is - the minimum viable care that you need in order to be productive and able to focus throughout the day. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 55 on smallbizmama.com Topics What's your minimum viable care? What my minimum viable care (MVC) is My list of MVC items Get 7 hours and 15 minutes of sleep Drink 32 ounces of water per day Take a morning shower and get dressed Fill out my planner and have a big-three list for the day Move for 20 to 30 minutes every day What is your MVC list?  For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/whats-your-minimum-viable-care/

In order to get your fear in check, there is a three-step process that you need to do every day, especially when fear sets in and you just want to quit. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 54 on smallbizmama.com Topics Getting the fear in check Acknowledge that fear is normal A three-step process to keep fear in check Unpack the why to keep fear in check How I did not let my fear get in the way of launching Bookkeeper Training School Getting that first client is hard Act to keep fear in check You need to keep going, push past the fear As you grow your business you will have many feelings.  For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/getting-the-fear-in-check/

It's time to pick one thing and do it. Get out of the never-ending path of learning without doing. It's time to break this cycle in order to succeed. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 53 on smallbizmama.com Topics Pick one thing and do it Pick one thing and do it till it's successful If you're doing too much Pour your attention into one thing and do it Get out of the cycle of learning and start doing Pick one thing today and do that Why focusing on the doing is so important Fear of failure should not hold you back Pick one thing and do it When you can't decide what is the one thing that you will pick Pick one thing to focus on this week for spring cleaning your mind For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/pick-one-thing-and-do-it/

You need to do regular decluttering of your mind to function better. There are seven things you need to focus on when spring cleaning your mind. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 52 on smallbizmama.com Topics Spring Cleaning Your Mind Seven things to think about when spring cleaning your mind Number 1: Get more sleep Number 2: Make sure you're hydrating and getting the nutrients your body needs Number 3: Move your body Number 4: Stimulate your mind Number 5: Write things down Number 6: Stop the negative self-talk Number 7: Practice gratitude regularly There is always a possibility for change Pick one thing to focus on this week for spring cleaning your mind For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/spring-cleaning-your-mind/

There are three steps to take when spring cleaning your finances. Get your money under control so you can get ahead and reach your financial goal. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 51 on smallbizmama.com Topics Spring cleaning your finances Where do you start with spring cleaning your finances? Step 1: What is your goal with money? As your spring cleaning your finances, what will make you sleep better at night? Have your goal front and center Step 2: Figure out where your money is going right now As your spring cleaning your finances take a good look at your monthly subscriptions Figure out what areas in your life you are spending more money on than you think Step 3: Pay your goal first How to make sure you are cutting back in spending when spring cleaning your finances When spring cleaning your finance the key to reaching your money goal For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/spring-cleaning-your-finances/

Spring cleaning is not only for your home. In this third episode on spring cleaning, we will be focusing on business spring cleaning.  Spring cleaning your business will help you determine what's working in your business and what you need to change in order to grow. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 50 on smallbizmama.com Topics Business Spring Cleaning Business spring cleaning helps you focus on what's generating revenue What actions are you taking in your business to generate revenue? Business spring cleaning will help you improve your marketing  Business spring cleaning will help you figure out how people found you Keep track of what you are doing Figure out how to get those lingering tasks done Recap on business spring cleaning For the complete show, notes go to smallbizmama.com ************************** http://www.smallbizmama.com/business-spring-cleaning/

In this second part of the Spring Cleaning series, we will focus on life. There are two questions you need to ask yourself when spring cleaning your life. Learn why these are important for you, your family, and your business. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 49 on smallbizmama.com Topics Spring cleaning your life can be hard Two questions to ask for spring cleaning your life What do you want in your life right now? My dream to live elsewhere as I focus on spring cleaning my life Don't put limits on yourself when spring cleaning your life What do you need to remove from your life to make that happen? When spring cleaning your life you need to look at your schedule Things that need to go when spring cleaning your life Gaining traction is what's going to make a difference when spring cleaning your life When spring cleaning your life think about the identities you've created for yourself When spring cleaning your life let go of those identities When spring cleaning your life remember that words matter When your spring cleaning your life you have the do things differently Don't let the identity you've created for yourself stay the same   For the complete show, notes go to smallbizmama.com ************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/life-spring-cleaning/

In this first part of the monthly series on spring cleaning, you will learn all about how to do a spring cleaning of your social media, why you need to, and what to do. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 48 on smallbizmama.com Topics Spring Cleaning your Social Media Why start with spring cleaning your social media? Four questions you need to ask yourself for spring cleaning your social media 1. What do you use social media for? 2. How much time are you going to spend on social media? 3. Who do you want to be on social media? 4. What platforms will you focus on? How spring-cleaning your social media will help you use it for business purposes For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/social-media-spring-cleaning/

Learn tips and strategies that we use to help us with winning at parenting. These tips and strategies will also help you with winning at parenting. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 47 on smallbizmama.com Topics Winning at Parenting with Jeffery Ingram Using a schedule as a strategy for help with winning at parenting Winning at parenting is the realization that there is always going to be changes Having an on-call parent to help with winning at parenting Activities to help kids stay entertained to help with winning at parenting Teach independence at a young age Figure out what your kid's thing is Be fully present with your child to help with winning at parenting How we use Montessori to help us with winning at parenting Observe what your child is doing Team mentality will help with winning at parenting For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/winning-at-parenting-with-jeffery-ingram/

Learn how to win at business as you do business together with your spouse. Learn tips and strategies that help you work well together in your business. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 46 on smallbizmama.com Topics • Winning at business with Jeffery Ingram • How are we winning at business • Define roles to help with winning at business • Outsourcing will help with winning at business • Work in your zone of genius • Know your limitations to help with winning at business • Winning at business For the complete show, notes go to smallbizmama.com ************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/winning-at-business-with-jeffery-ingram/

Learn tips and strategies so you and your spouse can win at life as a team which will help you in every aspect. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 45 on smallbizmama.com Topics • Winning at Life with Jeffery Ingram • Winning at Life is where it all starts • Winning at life requires us versus the world mentality • Winning at life requires you to work as a team  • Final thoughts on Winning at Life with Jeffery: For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ********************************************************* https://www.smallbizmama.com/winning-at-life-with-jeffery-ingram/

How to get things done when your kids don't nap. Learn the secret of how to instill quiet time in your house so you can get things done and take a little time for yourself too! For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 44 on smallbizmama.com Topics How to get things done when your kids won't nap How to set yourself up for success and get things done even if your kids don't nap What is quiet time? Make sure you have an afternoon routine so you can get things done if your kids don't nap Quiet time for older kids Everybody can benefit from quiet time For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/how-to-get-things-done-when-your-kids-dont-nap/

What do you do when an emergency interferes with your small business? Find out what five steps you need to do in an emergency situation with your business. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for Episode 43 on SmallBizMama.com Topics Pre-Work needed in case an emergency interferes with your business Four steps you need to do when an emergency interferes with your small business Step 1: Assess the emergency situation Step 2: Figure out how long the emergency situation will impact your business Figure out what you can do during an emergency situation in your business Client work during an emergency situation Step 3: Notify anyone that is going to be impacted by the emergency situation Step 4: Do what you can while taking care of yourself f you don't take care of yourself you could get sick When an emergency situation interferes with your business For the complete show notes go to: https://www.smallbizmama.com/what-to-do-when-an-emergency-interferes-with-your-small-business/

Learn five ways to save money without missing it. As you implement these steps you will see your savings grow little by little. Pay off debt and create an emergency fund. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 42 on smallbizmama.com Topics • Five ways to save money without missing it • Save any newfound money • What is newfound money? • Use a roundup program to save money  • Cancel unused subscription to save money • Stop getting a tax refund to save money • Save first, not last • Example of how to save first, not last • Get everything out of the account that needs to get paid For the complete show, notes go to: ******************************************************************* https://www.smallbizmama.com/five-ways-to-save-money/

Learn about the four things you can use to help you keep track of all things and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 41 on smallbizmama.com Topics How to keep track of all things Four things to help you keep track of all things Use a digital calendar to help keep track of all things Use a task manager to help you manage all things Why using a task management system is so beneficial to help you keep track of all things Minimize the number of daily decisions you need to make Use a filing system to help keep track of all things How to develop your filing system to help you keep track What if you don't feel comfortable using an electronic filing system? Use a paper planner to help keep track of all things How you can use these four things to help you keep track of all things Tips on how to develop your system to help keep track of all things For the complete show, notes go to smallbizmama.com ************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/how-to-keep-track-of-all-things/

How to prepare your children for college even before they start school. Learn three things that will prepare your children to succeed in college and life. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 40 on smallbizmama.com Topics How to prepare children for college before they start school Three things to focus on to prepare children for college before they start school How routines and planning helps prepare children for college Routines Example of a routine Planning How to teach your child planning to prepare them for college How fostering independence helps prepare children for college How getting a job fosters independence, routines, and planning Ways to foster independence in children How decision-making helps prepare children for college What determines if children will be successful in college For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com *************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/how-to-prepare-your-children-for-college-even-before-they-start-school/  

ow to get back on track when you are stuck. Here are five steps you can follow to help you determine what needs to change to help you not feel stuck. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 39 on smallbizmama.com Topics How to Get Back on Track When You Are Feeling Stuck You are feeling stuck and can't move forward What do you want to learn from this season? What do you want your life to look like right now? Step 1: Figure out what's really important will help you not feel stuck Figure out what is really important to you Step 2: Reconnect with your why will help you not feel stuck Internal struggles Step 3: Determine what's realistic but hard will help push you out of stuck How groups can help you not feel stuck Step 4: You need to be okay with failing to help you not feel stuck. Step 5: Shift the one thing that will have the most impact to help you not feel stuck Find that one thing that will help you not feel stuck For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/how-to-get-back-on-track-when-you-are-stuck/

Honoring your limits can be done by doing this exercise to know what you do every week and how much time you spend on it. Define what's important. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 38 on smallbizmama.com Topics Honoring the limits Time exercise to help with honoring the limits Overview of the time exercise Write down what you want to do every week Assign times to the things you wrote down Honoring your limits Think about how many things you try to shove into your week Honoring the limits requires you to decide what's really important to you Post your list somewhere where you can see it every day Review your list every week to help keep you on track in honoring your limits For the complete show, notes go to smallbizmama.com ************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/honoring-the-limits/

What do you do when you don't know what your goals are? Make a list of 10 areas of your life to help figure out what your goals should be. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 37 on smallbizmama.com Topics How do you figure out what your goals are Ten areas of your life you need to focus on when choosing what your goals are Health, Mental and Emotional, Partner or Love, Family, Friends, Mission, Experiences, Spirit, Finances, Learning How to choose what your goals are What are things that you would regret not doing This focus becomes habits that then becomes what your goals are Start now defining what your goals are! For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/what-to-do-when-you-dont-know-what-your-goals-are/

Is your Facebook profile hurting your business? What you do with your Facebook profile can either benefit or hurt your business. Learn what you need to do with your profile to help your business. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 36 on smallbizmama.com Topics • Is Your Facebook Profile Harming Your Business? • How Facebook help you grow your business • Your Facebook profile and your business • How your Facebook profile can help your business • Other ways to use Facebook • What shows up when you click on your name • Your profile picture in Facebook • Your tagline and intro in Facebook • What posts are showing publicly • To Post Publicly or Not • Facebook groups • Friend requests For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ************************** smallbizmama.com/is-your-facebook-profile-hurting-your-business/

What is your idea of being successful? Is trying to be successful burning you out? You need to rethink your idea of success. I'll show you how. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 35 on smallbizmama.com Topics • Why you never feel successful • How to define your vision of what being successful looks like • What if you don't know what to do to start a business • What does your week look like? • Define what your vision of being successful looks like • Determine the cost of success • Quality of life versus stuff • Think about what's important to you • How your thinking defines your being successful • What does success look like to you? • Your vision of success does not have to look like anybody else's For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/if-you-never-feel-successful-this-may-be-why/

How do you use screen time with your kids in a way that is not going to make you feel mom guilt? I'll share some tips and some tricks to decrease screen time and still keep your kids entertained. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 34 on smallbizmama.com Topics • Kids and Screen Time - The No-Guilt Edition • Minimize continual screen time for kids • So how do you minimize continual screen time? • What to do with kids instead of screen time  • How to create excitement around toys to decrease screen time • Get your kids moving with screen time • Break things up to limit continuous screen time • Remote schooling  • Break things up to limit continuous screen time • Do what you are comfortable with • Don't be hard on yourself For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com ************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/kids-and-screen-time-the-no-guilt-edition/

There are three things as a new business owner that you need to stop saying And those three things are: 1. But it needs to be perfect 2. I don't have time 3. I don't want to… and insert things. These are three things that a new business owner needs to stop saying. We'll break down each one of these. Learn why these three things are harmful and how you can stop saying them. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 33 on smallbizmama.com Topics • As a business owner stop saying, "It needs to be perfect." • As a business owner stop saying, "I don’t have time." • Block off time on your calendar • As a business owner stop saying, "I don’t want to…" • Three things you need to stop saying as a business owner • Join a group for community For the complete show notes go to small biz mama.com ************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/as-a-business-owner-what-you-need-to-stop-saying/

There are three ways to save time on household tasks. Number 1: Outsource Number 2: Delegate Number 3: Use 15-minute blocks For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 32 on smallbizmama.com Topics • Three Ways to Save Time on Household Tasks • Outsource Some Household Task to Save Time • What you can outsource • Delegate based on strengths to save time on household tasks • Save time on household tasks by using 15-minute blocks • Set your timer for 15-minutes • Three tips to save time on household tasks For the complete show, notes go to smallbizmama.com ************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/save-time-on-household-tasks/

What does mindset have to do with growing/starting a business? What do you need to work on? For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 31 on smallbizmama.com Topics • Why Focusing on Your Mindset is so Important • What does mindset have to do with growing your business? • What happens when you are not in the right mindset? • How to get past the fear • How to get past the fear to get into the right mindset? • Determine what is external and what is internal • Examples of negative thoughts that affect your mindset • Are your thoughts realistically stopping you from having the right mindset? • What if you don’t have time to work on your mindset? • Suggested podcasts/books to listen/read to: • How social media can drive your negative mindset • What’s important in your life? • Recenter yourself • How a brain dump helps your mindset • Steps to take to work on your mindset For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/why-your-mindset-is-so-important/

Can I claim my home office? Who can and cannot claim a home office? Is it an an audit flag? What can you claim? Learn more on how to file a claim. For a complete transcript check out our show notes for episode 30 on smallbizmama.com Topics • Can you claim your home office?  • Will you Get Audited if you Claim your Home Office? • Who Can Claim a Home Office Deduction? • What do you need to have in order to claim a home office? • Can You Use A Portion of A Room as Your Home Office? • Can You Have Another Location and Still Claim A Home Office? • How Do You Pay For Things For Your Home Office? • Sole Proprietorship • Partnership or S-Corporation • How do you Deduct the Costs of Having a Home Office? • What about renting out the home office space for yourself? • Who can do a reimbursement? • What kind of documentation do you need to have? For the complete show, notes go to small biz mama.com************************** https://www.smallbizmama.com/claim-my-home-office/