Being your own boss sounds like the ultimate dream, right? You’ve got the freedom, the flexibility, and no one breathing down your neck. But with freedom comes challenge. Without structure, deadlines, or someone holding you to your commitments, becoming complacent or...
Do you get a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach when things are going just a little too well? Maybe you don’t deserve the praise, the compliment or that awesome review? Does your inner voice whisper to you, “You’re a fraud”? That's imposter syndrome...
Starting a business is no small feat. It’s exciting, terrifying, and full of “Did I just do that?” moments. But as thrilling as the entrepreneurial journey is, it’s also filled with potential small business mistakes. Even the most passionate and hardworking small...
You wake up and hit snooze again and again. You push through the workday on autopilot. Coffee is your constant energizer, and by evening, you’re too drained to enjoy your favorite show. But despite the exhaustion, you scratch your head and wonder if you’re just tired...
Word on the street is that routines set you up for success. Every successful person has a schedule of what needs to be done each day, and with a commitment to success comes a disciplined routine. We've heard time and again that the ability to set and stick to a...
Aristotle once said, “We are what we repeatedly do! Excellence, then is not an act, but a habit.” The direction of our life is decided more by the small choices we make every day rather than the occasional major decisions. If you’re looking to transform your...
Have you ever started a healthy habit just to watch it fade away faster than your morning coffee? You’re not alone. Good intentions are everywhere, but staying consistent? That’s the real challenge. What if the secret sauce isn't just the word "motivation"- what if...
A time audit can greatly benefit your mindset and enhance your productivity.
Perfectionism in business can look like ambition, but it often sabotages business productivity, delays progress, and intensifies startup challenges. To build a strong entrepreneurial mindset, it’s important that you master self-awareness, embrace self-compassion in...
Raise your hand if you’ve ever started at a project, idea, or product and thought, “It’s not ready yet.” Maybe it’s your website, your new service offering, your content calendar or even just that Instagram post. If that sounds familiar, you’re in good company....
Running a small business is exciting, but keeping expenses in check? Not quite as fun. Hidden costs can pile up, cash flow gets tight, and before you know it, you're scrambling to make ends meet. Tracking every dollar feels overwhelming, tax season brings anxiety, and...
Running a one-person business can get overwhelming fast. There’s always something to do—clients to manage, invoices to send, emails piling up. It’s easy to feel like you’re barely keeping up. But staying organized doesn’t mean being perfect. It means having systems...
Mornings can be chaotic – successful people, however, build morning routines that boost energy, focus, and productivity.
Financial planning is your safety net, roadmap & tool for unlocking long term success! The most passionate dreams can crumble without a plan.
Have you ever failed at something and felt like the world was crashing down around you? Maybe you missed out on a job you really wanted, launched an idea that didn’t take off, or made a big mistake at work. It’s painful, isn’t it? Failure has this uncanny ability to...
Do you feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to tackle everything on your plate? Running a business often means juggling countless responsibilities, from managing finances to creating marketing campaigns, not to mention your personal life! Here’s the...
Does the idea of presenting in front of others make your heart race? You’re not alone—studies show that nearly 75% of people share this fear. Presentation anxiety can leave even the best-prepared speakers feeling overwhelmed, their thoughts scattered, and their voices...
A staggering 82% of small businesses fail due to cash flow problems, often lacking a consistent and effective marketing strategy that could drive sales and manage expenses. Having the right marketing plan isn't just a nice-to-have — it's essential! Join the Marketing...
Great business documentaries can both motivate and inspire. Visually seeing the struggles of startups and how business owners like you overcame them is an empowering feeling. These films can provide insights to marketing, leadership, design, and more. They showcase...
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are detailed, written instructions designed to achieve uniformity in the performance of specific functions. Although crucial for any business, they hold particular importance for small businesses. SOPs provide a clear roadmap for...
A downturn must be deep, pervasive, and lasting to qualify as a recession by the National Bureau of Economic Research's definition. A recession happens when economic activity is in decline for an extended period of time (more than a few months). Economic output falls....
Over two-thirds of entrepreneurs worry that failing will burn them out. This suggests that most people who launch their own businesses are concerned about the mental strain and potential downfall of their venture. We have all heard stories about how startups lead to...
In our evolving era, one necessary skill to excel in is communication. It has become an art to master both communicating your thoughts and comprehending those of others. But it doesn't always come easily, especially when you consider the many facets we're working with...
Time is undeniably a precious commodity, and for small business owners, time management can be the difference between success and failure. According to a recent survey, more than 60% of an entrepreneur’s time is spent working on the technicalities of the business. To...
Balance has become a novelty to find in our professional lives. We always seem to be tipping to one extreme or the other, thinking there’s no way to find equilibrium. Because of this struggle, burnout in the workplace is the latest phenomenon. While it hasn’t...
As the year comes to a close, many of us look forward to a fresh start. But before putting our feet up to rest, there's some unfinished business to address. For us to walk into the next year with a new outlook and a pep in our step, we must reach out of our comfort...
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Remote work has brought great conveniences to the corporate world but with the decrease in day-to-day interactions and socialization, it also brings a new set of challenges. Maintaining strong business relationships while working remotely is a necessary to step...
Change is the only constant in life. Many business owners feel lost and overwhelmed when an unpredictable change impacts their business. The good news is that these transitions don’t have to be bad! Prepare your small business for change and drive growth....
You know the old saying, the winner stands alone? It’s an innocent statement but observes an unfortunate truth for hardworking individuals - a feeling of loneliness as a business owner. Overcoming isolation is an important factor to success! As an entrepreneur, you’re...
Smart financing is the backbone of your small business. While a small business can start, and even grow, without a solid financial plan, preparation is key to profitability in the long term. So let's dive into some best practices for managing small business finances!...
Seizing the opportunity to start a small business has never been easier! With the internet putting resources right at your fingertips and the rise in remote work, it's a golden opportunity to build your business and both hire and manage an online team from the...
One advantage of our technological era is undeniably the internet’s utility. As a small-scale business, you can now access (free) digital tools that companies previously could only dream about. Maximizing the use of available software is essential for business...
Balancing your professional and private life is a hot topic in business. Whether debating remote work, a 4-day work week, or added benefits for employees, the suggestions keep rolling in. But business owners are in a great position to support employee work-life...
Every business - no matter the size - shares a similar goal: increasing profits while decreasing costs. But how is that possible with all the competing priorities of running a business? Tracking the movement of your monetary funds is never easy, but it’s one important...
With the holidays just around the corner, it’s an excellent opportunity to recharge for another year of living to the fullest. Now is the time to set boundaries and practice self-care for the holidays! Experiencing burnout, loss of motivation, and a general sense of...
Developing an effective process is the key to a smooth sailing business, no matter how large or small. Not every business follows the same pattern or steps because the process is personalized to your company. However, these 10 steps for developing your process...
Are you contemplating a business strategy for your company but unsure where to begin? Or maybe you’re avoiding long-term strategic planning because of the technicalities involved. You’re not the only one. Numerous business owners are unsure about what strategy...
Successful people emphasize how building a routine can lead to success. There’s a good reason for that. 92% of high performers and successful people have a routine. Routines are tried and tested to boost motivation, productivity, and, most importantly, your...
Identifying ways to improve user adoption should be a core goal of your change management plan from the beginning. When your impacted audience confirms, accepts, and utilizes the change, you'll know user adoption was a success. The higher your rate and speed of...
As the old saying goes, change is inevitable. Whether it’s moving to a new location, expanding your team, adopting new or changing technology, or adjusting a policy, your business will continuously need to adapt. How you communicate change management can be the...
Do you know first hand the importance of change management? If you've been on the receiving end of a difficult change, or you're tasked with implementation, you won't want to miss this three-part series! Read on to learn more about the difference between change...
Inspiring your inner boss to become (or remain) a strong leader means recognizing the importance of external stimulation. A great way to do just that is by adding a few leadership books to your reading list. We’ve pulled together recommendations from three highly...
How do you determine when it's time to scale your business? The answer will differ from business to business (i.e., if you’re super specialized vs. mass production), but here are some important decision criteria to consider along with actions to take when you're ready...
There’s a special art of saying no that is important to master. And while it may seem contradictory, learning to say no can result in higher productivity. It's a way to set boundaries, take ownership of your time, and teach people how and when they have access to your...
Expanding your knowledge, learning new skills, and/or growing personally and professionally can keep you from falling victim to one of the six career challenges we discuss in this month's blog. We've given you a stepping stone with some reading suggestions. These...
While the workplace has been, and will forever be, constantly evolving, there are some common career challenges that are timeless no matter how unique we think today's workplace is. Whether you've landed your first professional position or are an experienced CEO,...
We’re frequently asked questions about our work, whether it’s “What do you do?” or “How’s work going?” or something more detailed about our projects, goals, or work-life balance. But beyond the basics, there are a few questions we answer regularly...and we recommend...
Teamwork is the cornerstone of every successful company, and knowing the value of evaluating your team's strengths is paramount. Knowing your team’s strengths—and how to play into them—will lead to increased productivity, efficiency, and enjoyment for those on the...
Believe it or not, year-end is upon us, which means it's time for year-end performance reviews. Performance reviews are a great way to showcase your accomplishments, identify goals you want to achieve in the coming year, gather feedback on your performance, and...
One of Simply Hudson’s specializations is in process design. Now, you may think processes are pretty straightforward and an unlikely candidate for creativity, but we’re here to tell you they’re not! When approaching process designs, we strive to ensure the end-goal is...
When you read the words “creativity in the workplace,” what comes to mind? Do you laugh because it still seems out of place? Do you nod an enthusiastic yes because you love innovation? Maybe you’re not quite sure what “creativity in the workplace” means. No matter...
“Leaders aren't born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work.” —Vince Lombardi Becoming a top-tier leader doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time, effort, practice, failure, feedback, reflection—you don’t just muster through to...
BUILD your boundaries to keep your work-life balance in check. Our last article explained each concept in detail, but here’s quick a recap before we dive in further. BurnoutYou’re stressed, overwhelmed, overworked, irritable or depressed. Check out this post...
Building time into your daily routine, along with some sunny summer days, helps keep learning and growth at the forefront. While we’ve been busy working with our incredible clients and a flurry of projects, we’ve also made time to catch up on our reading list—and we...
Creating boundaries for work-life balance is a multi-step process. The first step is identifying burnout, the second understanding why (i.e., self-reflecting). This month, we're onto the third step: identifying. Recap As we explored in March in A Balancing Act...
Work-life balance doesn’t create itself. In our first article, we established what can cause an imbalance in the work-life dynamic: The need for distraction Belief that working more equates to living more Feelings of boredom Simply Hudson can work with you on a...
There’s nothing like an impactful event to make you take a close look at your life and, in particular, your work-life balance. It may be positive, like an opportunity to move abroad, or it may be negative, like the death of a beloved family member. Whatever it may be,...
Your communication may be top tier face to face, but have you assessed your communication skills for successful remote work? We believe communication is the number one skill needed to be a great remote worker, and we're offering unique and accessible tips to ensure...
Many companies are adapting to permanent remote work for their employees. For some, this is exciting: they’ve discovered increased productivity, feel safer, enjoy their environment, and the freedom to control their day. But for others, remote work is not as ideal....
When implemented correctly, effective process leads to increased employee satisfaction, optimized project budgets and an aligned customer experience. Others agree with us! Take a look at your organization: Do you have a powerful process supporting it or do you need...
The global workforce is experiencing exponential change as businesses adapt to the new environment brought on by COVID-19. At Simply Hudson, we embraced technology and the benefits of working remotely in early 2018 and have helped others adjust to their new normal. As...