On the 21st of June (at least in the northern hemisphere) our planet is tilted the most towards the sun, making it the longest day of the year. By contrast, the winter solstice is the longest night of the year. (That’s right, axial tilt is the reason for the season!) …

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and it’s especially important for business owners to keep their brains healthy. After all, we entrepreneurs do a lot of “thinky” (or cognitively demanding) work! Unfortunately, we’re not supported in productivity. Maybe that seems like a bold statement, given all the apps and…

If you’re a business owner, when was the last time you went on vacation? One where you put your phone down and let your team handle the business for a week? Or even a few days? (please don’t say never, please don’t say never…) In honor of National Sunscreen Day…

There is absolutely a time and a place for a pizza party in the office (particularly on May 20 which is National Pizza Party Day!) Unless, of course, you’re the kind of monster that puts pineapple on pizza. And while pizza is a fun way to appreciate your people, sorry…

In case you’re an entrepreneur who wasn’t aware, May 4th is Star Wars Day (a takeoff on the saying in the first Star Wars movie, “May the Force be with you.”) Maybe you’ll take the 4th as an opportunity to watch a Star Wars movie, or any other kind. So…

Are you a business owner also struggling with lead generation? Many entrepreneurs I know tell me that they lose track of who they need to follow up with. Yet the saying is that the fortune is in the follow-up. In honor of National Small Business Week, kicking off on May…

Believe it or not, this isn’t a rhetorical question. Whether you’re a business owner or not, you have a choice. And many opt for “busy” over “productive. However, if you’re looking for better work/life balance, or even to just avoid the feeling of sheer overwhelm, actually accomplishing goals (instead of…

OK, not THAT kind of playtime. (Though that kind of play is good for you too!) Games are helpful for entrepreneurs. And as the movie The Shining taught us, all work and no play make Jack a murderous madman. …

Whether you’re a woman entrepreneur or not, housework is a chore that many people dislike. And don’t have much time for! April 7 is National No Housework Day. If you clean your own place, take the day off. If you have a housekeeper or cleaner, let them take the day…