Staying Solo | Business Strategy for Service Providers, Creatives and Consultants

While I don't love months that are a little on the slow side, being less busy means there's some time to take a deep breath and recalibrate. That's exactly what we did in the month of August, and let me tell you, I could not be happier with where things landed.

Check out this episode for the August recap and a sneak peek at what we've got cooking in the coming months.

Get the inside scoop: https://smallbusinessboss.co/august-2018-recap/

If your biz looks picture perfect on the outside but is actually a hot mess behind the scenes, you're probably due for a little backend biz overhaul. Whether it's the filing you keep putting off, the systems you need but don't have, or just a straight up gong show, you can't go on like this forever.For this episode, I got in touch with my friend Alaia Williams, an organization and systems expert, and she's sharing tips on how to get organized once and for all.

Get the inside scoop:https://smallbusinessboss.co/organizing-your-business/

Consults calls are a great way to seal the deal on some new biz, but if you find yourself having conversations that never amount to anything, it's time to change your strategy.

Check out this episode for tips on how to do consults calls that actually convert and stop giving away all of your trade secrets.

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When you run your own services biz, hiring someone can seem like a big (and scary!) step, but it doesn't have to be. Whether you need a VA to get you out of your inbox or a billing subcontractor to ease the load of your client work, the principles of hiring and building a kickass team are the same. That's why if you've ever found yourself ruminating over whether or not it's the "right" time to hire, this episode is just what you need.

In this episode, I'm getting into the nitty-gritty of hiring with Mandi Holmes, owner of She Can Coterie. Mandi has helped over 100 biz owners get started with outsourcing, and she shares her journey from being a one-woman show to becoming a jack of all trades and building her very own support squad. Get the inside scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/building-your-support-squad/

Summer may usually be a time to slow down and enjoy some quiet time in your biz, but not here at Small Business Boss. Not only did July bring us new clients, it also forced us to look at our big picture and make some adjustments to help us in meeting our long-term goals.

Get the inside scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/july-2018-recap/

Have you ever felt undervalued and like managing clients was a big old challenge? There's a sweet spot between valuing our expertise and underpricing our services. Sandy Sidhu, FB ads expert extraordinaire, learned how important this really was for her business.

In this episode, we're going behind the scenes of business as she shares all the things about working with clients.

Get the inside scoop: https://smallbusinessboss.co/valuing-your-expertise/

If you've ever thought about creating a signature service but decided not to, think again! A signature service is how you can show your expertise and puts everyone on notice that you're a total boss who's got it going ON.

In this episode, I'm sharing everything you need to know about creating a signature service and how it can transform your business.

Get the inside scoop here:https://smallbusinessboss.co/creating-your-signature-service/

If you look at the world of online businesses, it often seems like everyone and their dog is talking about their new signature product or program. Services get forgotten about or worse yet, completely bashed, when really, they can be the thing you need to create consistent income in your business.

In this episode, I'm chatting with Hailey Dale from Your Content Empire to talk about what goes on behind-the-scenes in her biz, how to find the right balance between having products and services, and some of the biggest lessons she's learned along the way.

Get the inside scoop here:https://smallbusinessboss.co/adding-services-for-stability/

If you've been following Small Business Boss, you know that May was one hell of a tough month. So imagine my surprise when June completely surpassed my expectations!Check out the latest episode where I'm giving you the June 2018 recap and sharing some big wins.

Get the inside scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/june-2018-recap/

I'm kicking off a new series of interviews where I'm taking you behind-the-scenes of different service businesses and chatting about what running a biz REALLY looks like, warts and all.

In this episode, I'm taking to Danielle Liss, partner at Hashtag Legal. We're talking candidly about managing growth, hiring, giving up control when you're Type A and what you MUST handle on the legal side as a services boss.

Get the inside scoop here:https://smallbusinessboss.co/giving-up-control/