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Practical Pricing for Service Business Owners

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…

Ditching Busywork with Systems

 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.…

Using Strategy to Break the Income Ceiling

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…

What Support Do You Really Need

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…

Rethinking Planning to Focus on Seasons

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…

Carving Out Consistent Space

Staying Solo: Carving Out Consistent Space

Carving Out Consistent Space By Maggie Patterson All opinions in this post are my opinions and mine alone. You can view our full disclaimer here.…

Getting Your Salary Paid First

Staying Solo: Getting Your Salary Paid First

Getting Your Salary Paid First By Maggie Patterson All opinions in this post are my opinions and mine alone. You can view our full disclaimer…

Staying Solo: Your Framework for a Simple, Sustainable Service Business

Staying Solo: Your Framework for a Simple, Sustainable Service Business

Your Framework for a Simple, Sustainable Service Business By Maggie Patterson All opinions in this post are my opinions and mine alone. You can view…

the summer slowdown

The Summer Slow Down

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…summer! It’s time for fun in the sun, beach reads, being by the water, and living it up.…