It’s scary when starting a new business and figuring out how you will define success. Some may see their business scaling right away, but some may take much longer. No business is the same. There is no blueprint for a successful business. But you can design and perfect your own blueprint by understanding the three P’s: Profit & Loss, Processes & Systems, and People.

Entrepreneurship is the journey of starting, developing and growing your very own business. It’s not a new idea by any means, but is becoming a growing position especially amongst women. I’m excited to be sharing my own entrepreneurial story and highlighting the inspiring stories of 3 other incredible female entrepreneurs in my network, too.

A tool is only as good as you use it — these tools may not be for everyone, but as a serial entrepreneur, these are the tried and true tools that I, myself, have identified as key contributors to my organization and success of my businesses.

Do you have a morning routine? It’s proven that routines have incredible health benefits and can help you increase productivity. Take a peek into what my routine looks like each day & why! Routines don’t have to be mundane, make yours fun and into something that serves you on the daily.

A tool is only as good as you use it — these tools may not be for everyone, but as a serial entrepreneur, these are the tried and true tools that I, myself, have identified as key contributors to my organization and success of my businesses.

Your office, whether on-site or at home, should be what you want it to be — gadgets, pens, chair and all to make your work space not only comfortable, but productive for your everyday work. Here are my top 5 items I must have in my office set-up at home or on the go to ensure a smooth and productive day.

No matter what type of business you’re in — a solid sales process is important to help you boost your revenue and meet your business goals. A sales process is a set of repeatable steps that you, as a sales person (yes, if you’re a business owner, you’re a sales person!) takes to move a prospective buyer to a closed sale. Learn the steps to a successful sales process.

A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is a document with step-by-step instructions to make routine business activities happen. SOPs improve efficiency, communication, and (the best reason in my opinion) they make it possible to start delegating! Yes! And, they are easier to write than you think.

The key to success in business is pairing your vision with excellent follow-through. If there’s a glamorous part of running a business, it’s the dreaming and ideation. Dreaming up an idea is fun and exciting and this visionary role is crucial to the success of the business, but with one caveat: every successful visionary needs a killer integrator. According to the operating system outlined in Traction, these two roles are essential for a successful business because a vision without action doesn’t deliver.

As a creative business owner, you possess unique talents and skills that set you apart, and putting them to use daily can bring you a lot of joy and purpose. And we get it- Your business is like your baby! So, bringing people on board can be nerve-racking. However, going solo on this adventure may limit your potential for growth and success. That's why it's crucial for creative entrepreneurs to recognize the immense value of having a team!

You’ve probably heard the old adages: “your network is your net worth”, “you are the culmination of the five people you surround yourself with”, or “creating a board of directors will change your business”. While these may be cliché, I would not be where I am today without the network I intentionally built. Over the past 5 years, my network has been integral to my success, and this didn’t happen by accident. If you’re a business owner who is looking to grow, you need a support system because it doesn’t happen alone. Here’s exactly how I built my network AND my net worth:

Let's streamline and automate the onboarding process for you. So that the first thing you can do after signing a new client is pop the champagne and celebrate. You've just signed a new client. So many thoughts race through your head. What do I do first? What do I need from them? When should I email them next? Without a plan, these questions can easily cause a spiral. Instead, take some time to think about the client experience.

As a creative entrepreneur, your primary focus may be on delivering outstanding work and bringing your artistic vision to life. However, to sustain and grow your business, it's essential to recognize the value of implementing an operating system. At Fierce Decorum, we know that operating systems are the secret sauce to unleashing creativity while ensuring efficiency and organization.

The terms “growing” and “scaling” are sometimes used interchangeably, but they’re actually not the same thing. Read on to learn more about the difference between growing and scaling your business!

The challenge with boundaries is pairing them with the right amount of flexibility. A good boundary will give you what you want and need and protect you at the same time… but what happens when your business circumstances change or you’re confronted with a global pandemic? Without boundaries that flex with your goals AND your circumstances, you’ll quickly find that they just don’t work. My best advice for this? Create a boundaries system so you’re constantly evaluating their effectiveness.