The end of January can be rough.
All the momentum you had at the beginning of the month starts to slump, you realize you haven’t actually started any of your new year’s resolutions, and you start to get discouraged by the progress everyone else seems to be making.
Don’t worry, creative small business types. I know exactly how that feels (heck, I woke up yesterday morning thinking those exact same things.) So let’s get out motivation back and start making progress on those goals once more.
Start with these seriously helpful links from seriously smart people:
Want to do something with your business besides just make money? Try these 8 tips for incorporating social good into your work from Design Sponge. (And in spite of the article title, this is not just for ladies.)
Need a little more motivation, or just some help kicking those bad habits you swore you’d stop this year? Apartment Therapy (yes, I read about design a little obsessively, in spite of living in a one-bedroom rental) has some great ideas on using your home to improve your habits.
Wondering how to budget when you’re self-employed and your income is a tiny bit (okay a lot) erratic? Go Girl Finance has the lowdown.
If you’re curious how a blog actually makes money, Red-Debted Stepchild spills the beans on the regular. The updates are fascinating, and might give you some great ideas for making money from your own blog.
Are you building your email list this year? Make sure you know how to write emails that your audience will read, open, and love. Don’t worry, Copyblogger will show you how.
Worried that your business lacks luster and won’t stand out? Yes and Yes shows you how to make your business sparkle on the internet (or anywhere else!)
P.S. – In case you missed it, six things you can do today to connect on social media + make your website stand out this year.
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