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The Growth Path for Micro Agency Owners
Every business owner knows that growth is never linear. Sometimes, it’s so far from a straight line that you wonder if you’re doing something wrong.…
Myths of the Micro Agency
Like every business model out there, the micro agency is subject to a wide variety of myths that are total and complete BS. In this…
Agency or Solo: What’s Right for You?
If you want to grow your service business, you may wonder what your options really are. Do you need to hire? Do you need a…
Getting Real: Tough Truths About 2023
It’s been a weird year, and I know I’m not alone. Is it the economy? Is it something else? And WTF should we all be…
Practical Pricing for Service Business Owners
Pricing is one of the most critical yet complex parts of being a service business owner. It impacts everything from the types of clients you…
Staying Solo: Ditching Busy Work with Systems
Ditching Busywork with Systems By Maggie Patterson All opinions in this post are my opinions and mine alone. You can view our full disclaimer here.…
Staying Solo: Using Strategy to Break the Income Ceiling
Using Strategy to Break the Income Ceiling By Maggie Patterson All opinions in this post are my opinions and mine alone. You can view our…
Staying Solo: What Support Do You Really Need?
What Support Do You Really Need? By Maggie Patterson All opinions in this post are my opinions and mine alone. You can view our full…
Staying Solo: Rethinking Planning to Focus on Seasons
Rethinking Planning to Focus on Seasons By Maggie Patterson All opinions in this post are my opinions and mine alone. You can view our full…