How do you know your business idea is a good one?

How do you know your business idea is a good one?

Imposter syndrome can rear its ugly head when you start a business. I don’t say this lightly because I think that we’re throwing imposter syndrome around far too much (and somehow telling most women they must have it, right? No they don’t). Anyway, detour aside, when...
Social life as a business owner

Social life as a business owner

I always try and share both: the things I love about being my own boss and the stuff that is challenging. Because there is always both. Today’s thought is about the rhythm in which I work and live as a business owner. Pre-business I worked Monday to Friday from 9-5...
Spare rooms and ramen noodles?

Spare rooms and ramen noodles?

Throughout summer I had the chance to meet other business owners and to talk with data people who are considering starting a (side) business. One topic we kept coming back to is money and what needs to be in place to make starting a business possible. Because for most...
How I decided to take the plunge

How I decided to take the plunge

Whenever I speak with people who are playing with the idea of leaving the corporate world behind, the following question comes up: how did you know when it was the right time? They don’t mean the right time to start a business, but the right time to fully quit their...
Business resources I recommend

Business resources I recommend

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, chances are you considering a side business or a full-time business. One thing I discovered early and that has been invaluable is finding local support. It was my VA at the time who pointed out the support available for...
Working hours and business mindset

Working hours and business mindset

Something that became clear to me quite soon after going all in on my business was that there is no “finished” at the end of the day. There’s always more you can do – more outreach, more marketing, more building of offers, more learning. I’d say two things kept...