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No Door? No Problem! Tips for Setting Up a Home Office in a Limited Space
You took the plunge and started your business, but you still don't have a space to call your own. No matter how much space you have available, there are some things you can do to maximize the potential of your workspace. If you only have a corner or a nook available, you may have to put in some extra thought and planning to make it work for you, but it is possible to create a home office without a door that actually works. Here are some ways to help turn a small space into a functional workspace.

How to Ask Your Clients for Feedback
One extremely important part of building long-term relationships with clients is providing excellent customer service. And one of the best ways to do that is by asking your clients for feedback on your work, your processes, and their experiences as a client.The client feedback process has four primary steps:Step 1: Determine what you want to find out.What are your goals of soliciting feedback from your clients? For example, do you want to improve your process, or perhaps find out other areas where they may need support?

Boost Your Idea Power with Mind Maps
Mind maps are a great way to bust through an idea rut, feelings of overwhelm and other business challenges. They can inspire creativity, generate new ideas, help to solve problems, and clear your head. Plus, they're kind of fun to do!Before you get started, let's look at what a mind map is. Created by Tony Buzan, a mind map is simply a visual form of brainstorming. Many people find that the traditional brainstorming structure prevents them from connecting several ideas together to create a better solution. But mind maps remove linear restrictions, and can be graphical, iconic, keyword-driven or colorful information tree

5 Common Lies Small Business Owners Tell Themselves
We're all guilty of telling ourselves lies from time to time, either as an excuse not to do something or to justify decisions we make. Some of the most common lies can hurt your business and potential for success. If you’re able to conquer common lies like the ones listed below, you may find increased success, satisfaction and confidence. Lie 1: I've learned everything I need to know.Once you tell yourself you know it all, you cut yourself off from growing and changing in the most fundamental ways. If you’re not open to contin

How to Grow Your Small Business
If you do a Google search for tips on growing a small business, you will find tons of advice on what you should do to make your small business more profitable and successful. Of course, lots of advice can be overwhelming, so I thought I'd share with you what has helped me grow my business over the past six years.  Don't Underestimate GoalsI'm a goal fanatic. I have a lot of things I want to accomplish with my business, and even after six years, the list just keeps growing. For me, goal setting is a huge part of keepi