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Little Ways I Bring Joy to My Work Day

We all need some joy in our lives, especially while we’re working!

I love being a business owner, and I love helping my clients, but some days you need a pick-me-up because things are too stressful.

This is why I’m sharing a few ways I add joy throughout my work days to show you how simple, impactful actions can give you the energy or the mood boost you need to get through your day!

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The 5 Tips You Need for Writing Your Business Plan

A business isn’t something you can just “wing” for a lot of reasons, one of those being funding, which is quite critical in the early development stages. It is important throughout your business owner journey, but we’re talking about the beginning when you have no money and are figuring out how to get started.

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Erika Dowell Erika Dowell

Even Business Owners Need Therapy

Mental health is huge.

It impacts every moment of our day, whether consciously or subconsciously. As a business owner, it can impact your personal and professional life, and even the thought of that is stressful.

This is why business owners must take care of themselves, especially their mental well-being.

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Erika Dowell Erika Dowell

The Best Software for New Businesses

Finding the right software to help you manage your business can be a challenge, but luckily there are lots of great options available. Evaluating the features and costs of the different options can help you decide which one is best for your business.

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Erika Dowell Erika Dowell

How to Start a Business in Canada Checklist, 2022

Although the process will differ depending on the type of business you want to start, some steps of starting a new business in Canada remain fundamentally the same. We created this resource for Canadian Businesses and entrepreneurs who are looking for guidance through the startup phase of business.

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Erika Dowell Erika Dowell

Business Owner Burnout and How to Avoid it!

Business Owner Burnout: how to recognize the signs, and what you can do about it. Here we share three practical strategies that will help you tackle the burnout that can happen to any business owner.

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Erika Dowell Erika Dowell

Signal’s Ultimate Entrepreneur Gift Giving Guide

As an entrepreneur, I’m always looking for ways to make my life easier/better. Automation, learning, time, etc. Any of these kinds of gifts bring value to my life immensely. I’m not one for ‘things’ but rather intangible goodies. However, you might spot a few things on my list and it’s only because it either makes my life easier or has a clear function (bonus if it does more than one thing!).

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