The Myth of Overnight Success

The Myth of Overnight Success

The Myth of Overnight SuccessSetting Up Shop

Every so often, a story appears that makes success look effortless. A business suddenly becomes popular. An author lands a publishing deal. A musician releases a song that seems to appear out of nowhere and becomes an instant hit. The headlines desc

The Best Collaborations Rarely Start with Business

The Best Collaborations Rarely Start with Business

The Best Collaborations Rarely Start with BusinessSetting Up Shop

There is a common assumption that collaboration begins when two people decide to work together. More often than not, the strongest collaborations begin much earlier than that. They begin with a conversation over coffee.

Who Told You Had to Become Someone Else to Market Your Business Successfully?

Who Told You Had to Become Someone Else to Market Your Business Successfully?

Who Told You Had to Become Someone Else to Market Your Business Successfully?Setting Up Shop

For many business owners, there's an invisible switch. One moment they're relaxed, funny and full of personality. The next, they're writing a social media post that sounds like it came from a company they've never worked for.

What Story Is Your Business Telling You?

What Story Is Your Business Telling You?

What Story Is Your Business Telling You?Setting Up Shop

Most business owners can tell you exactly what's left to do. The next client. The next project. The next goal. Ask them what they've achieved recently, however, and the answer is often much less immediate.

What Tech Do You Actually Need?

What Tech Do You Actually Need?

What Tech Do You Actually Need?Setting Up Shop

We explore why technology can feel so overwhelming for new business owners and why the question "What does everyone else use?" may not be the most useful place to start. Instead, it invites a different question: What do you actually need?

Testimonials: why they matter, why they’re hard, and how to make them work for you

Testimonials: why they matter, why they’re hard, and how to make them work for you

Testimonials: why they matter, why they’re hard, and how to make them work for youSetting Up Shop

Testimonials are one of those things that everyone agrees are important, yet so many business owners struggle to get them. The challenge is not just about asking. It is about understanding why people hesitate in the first place.