According to Merriam-Webster, equilibrium means: When you run a solo business, the lack of definition 1 tends to lead to a lack of definition 2. Rarely do client projects arrive and progress at steady, predictable rates. Some stretches client work … Read More
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Control Freaks
How many of us started our own business because, at least in part, we wanted to be in control? ( )But then somehow you realize your business has got control of you. (Or is that just me?) I’ve been thinking … Read More
Back to School
So many folks are posting cute back-to-school pics (I really do love these), and my kids are about to head back to school, as “Free Sauna” season continues here in Texas. And in a way, Mimiran has also gone back … Read More
The Power of Community
I’m not a huge soccer fan, and don’t get me started on FIFA, but I love the World Cup. There have been some fantastic matches (Cape Verde almost upsetting Argentina!). I was too tired yesterday to join some cousins at … Read More
Necessary and Unnecessary Tasks
If you want to run a marathon (I don’t), you need to cover 26.2 miles. That’s hard work and there’s no way around it. But you can hire a coach, join a running group, hydrate well, feed off the crowd … Read More
Organization vs Automation
“Automation” is one of those buzzwords that’s almost as overused as “AI” (and sometimes people put those buzzwords together). Automation promises massive scalability, and getting us out of a lot of the stuff we don’t want to do (like talk … Read More
Solopreneur Summertime Sadness
Summer puts solopreneurship into stark relief. You want to enjoy some well-earned vacation, be present with your kids and keep up with work, while your clients and prospects balance their schedules. I would like to tell you that I have … Read More
Want more/better referrals?
Are you crystal clear about your exact *ideal* client? (If not, try the “Nail Your Niche” tool.) Do you talk to your referral partners? Do you know who they are? (Mimiran helps you track and have the conversations.) Do you … Read More
The real challenge with follow up
The real challenge with follow up for solo consultants isn’t lack of leads or time (although those can be issues, too). After all, if you had exactly one person to follow up with this week, you could easily make that … Read More
App Store Adventures
Mimiran runs well on various screen sizes, and while I wouldn’t recommend writing a whole proposal on a phone, I’ve certainly made tweaks while on the go and away from my computer. However, a responsive web app is missing a … Read More