How to Maintain Productivity While Working at Home
When you run your own business and have the option to work at home, you may initially feel the urge to do the happy dance, work in your pajamas, and shower at lunchtime. Or, you may feel motivated and start working even as you are drinking your first cup of coffee. In the beginning, you […]
Why Motivation Won’t Get You There
Most people seem to misunderstand what motivation is and what it can and cannot do. I think it’s helpful to think of motivation as a booster rocket, a short burst of energy. Generally, it’s something that won’t be sustained. Motivation is capricious. You might get a burst of motivation at the start of a project […]
My 3 Words for 2025
How do you set yourself up for success in the new year? How do you create a lens through which you evaluate all of your professional (and personal) decisions? “My 3 Words” is my favorite – and the most helpful – year-end exercise I do. I love Chris Brogan’s process and strongly encourage my colleagues […]
Harnessing the Power of Breathwork: A Vital Tool for Entrepreneurs
In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, stress is an inevitable companion. However, integrating a daily breathwork practice can be a game-changer, offering you a simple yet powerful tool to enhance overall well-being and productivity. As a somatic breathwork practitioner and facilitator, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative effects of breathwork. Here are the top five […]
2025 New Year’s Resolutions from Small Businesses
As 2025 has just begun, it’s time to check in with the fabulous CarolRoth.com contributor network of business owners, experts, advisors and entrepreneurs to have them share their own business-related New Year’s resolutions for 2025. We hope that their resolutions will help inspire your own small business motivations throughout the new year. Their resolutions are […]
Happy Holidays 2024
All of us here at team Carol Roth wish you a happy and healthy holiday season, and a prosperous 2025. Thank you so much for being a part of our amazing community. We are taking a break, but we’ll be back on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Photo by Jamie Fenn on Unsplash
Processing 2024 and Planning for 2025
Today is our last post of the year. Yesterday, I published an article on my Substack, “Trying To Make an Honest Assessment of 2024,” in which I talked about why I am having difficulties processing last year. I began: It’s that time of year when you take a look back and imagine yourself looking forward. […]
Easy Ways To Be the Professional People Want To Work With
Do you want to distinguish yourself from the crowd of competent service providers out there? Of course you do! The best thing you can do is to consistently act like a professional business person. If you’re rolling your eyes right now, I get it, but many good business practices seem to have gone the way of […]
5 Things To Consider If You’re Launching a New Service in 2025
If you’re a consultant who wants to launch a new service offering in 2025, I can definitely help you think through this. You might be incredibly excited about developing a specific service, or you might just be sensing that you need something new or different to offer your clients in the new year. Regarding business […]
Foundational Startup Tips to Help Your Business Grow
Every business owner wants to see their company succeed. Unfortunately, this isn’t the reality for everyone, especially when hit with several periods of stagnation. When business growth stalls, everything gets harder – whether trying to secure additional funding or being able to reinvest in improving products and services. If your business has ever experienced consecutive […]
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