by Susan Sparks | Apr 24, 2018 | blogging, Just thinking
Things are getting green! What a wacky spring, (some call it Sprinter) we’ve had. As a farm kid, I learned early on that wet and cold springs put farmers behind schedule for planting crops. Despite all the technology afforded us in most any industry, farming still... by Susan Sparks | Mar 21, 2017 | Just thinking, marketing
Do you worry more about what people think about you, than what you think about you? As an entrepreneur, I need to promote myself in order to stay in business. As an introvert-entrepreneur, it is probably one of the most challenging aspects of running my business. I... by Susan Sparks | Jan 25, 2017 | business strategy, Just thinking
Have you ever felt that way? I know I have. You don’t have to spend much time online before it gets overwhelming. As a self-employed writer, solopreneur or small business owner, which ever definition you choose, I have done a lot of online learning in the past... by Susan Sparks | Jan 17, 2017 | business strategy, Just thinking
As a small business owner, are you motivated or desperate? Imagine if Anne of Green Gables was discussing her business strategy with Marilla: Anne Shirley: Can’t you even imagine you’re in the depths of despair? Marilla Cuthbert: No I cannot. To despair is... by Susan Sparks | Dec 20, 2016 | Just thinking
Last night my soulmate and I celebrated the four year anniversary of our first date. Back in 2012, we met for a cup of coffee, which turned into appetizers, which turned into dinner, topped off by a drive through the Reynolds Christmas lights. To celebrate last night,... by Susan Sparks | Dec 6, 2016 | blogging, Just thinking
Tis the season that many of us as small business owners or solopreneurs are not only busy with holiday activities, we have the added pressure of reviewing our business accomplishments and challenges over the past year. If you are like me, you are most likely thinking...