You Can Take the Girl Out of the Small Business…
Sometimes I think about what I’d do if I had unlimited funds and didn’t have to work. Would I be able to close down Egg and enjoy a life of leisure? I can’t see it, no matter how hard I try. I love...
View ArticleHow I Became an Entrepreneur
I often say I became an accidental entrepreneur, but I haven’t told the actual story to many. I was working as Director of Communications for an investor relations firm. I wasn’t crazy about the IR...
View ArticleHow to Look Like You’re Working When You’re On Vacation
If you’re like me, it’s hard for you to shut down shop to go on vacation. You sneak a peek at your email now and then, or work from your hotel room. But not this time. This very moment, I’m exploring...
View ArticleWhy Getting Away from Your Business is the Best Thing You Can Do
I know a lot of entrepreneurs who can’t walk away from their companies for a day, let alone a week or two for vacation (my husband being one of them). But let me tell you: sometimes stepping away from...
View ArticleWhat an MBA Won’t Teach You
This is a guest post by Amanda Watson. As a marketing professional or small business owner, you’ve probably, at least at some point in your career, thought about returning to school to complete a...
View ArticleHow to Live, Breathe and Dream Your Brand
This is from my post on CorpNet. Small business owners, more than anyone else, embody their company’s brand. They become a true representative of that brand in everything they do. For many, there is no...
View ArticleLessons of Business Success…From the Beastie Boys
As I was driving today, I heard a Beastie Boys song. Now, I'm a huge fan, and have been for a long time. I started to see some parallels between these rappers and small business owners. Here are the...
View ArticleHow to Take Time Off Without Stressing Over Your Small Business
If you’re like 1/3 of small business owners, you’ll be taking some vacation time this summer. But if you’re like me, that doesn’t mean you can completely shut off from your business. Even if there’s...
View ArticleSusan Payton Will Act as Judge for 2013 Small Business Influencer Awards
Here’s some exciting news I had to share! Each year, the Small Business Influencer Awards identifies key leaders, experts, journalists, companies, news outlets, and applications that impact the small...
View Article7 Lessons I’ve Learned in Running Egg
Egg celebrated its 7th birthday this summer. Every year, I’m grateful to have another year of doing what I love. In looking back, I think I’ve learned a few things about entrepreneurship. Maybe sharing...
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