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by Laurie McAleenan, Originally published October 1, 2024 As small business owners and entrepreneurs, we pour our hearts and souls into our business. We create the business plan and do all the things that keep the business operating. We make sacrifices of time, money, sleep, and meals to ensure success. It’s a well-oiled machine. Until it isn’t. What happens when the solopreneur gets sick? A bonus to being self-employed is the ability to create our own schedule, but for most

Years later, I realized that my failed attempts at keeping a daily routine revolved around three primary reasons: I created a schedule based on someone else’s life, I treated everything on my schedule as a priority, and I didn’t include breaks.

The problem, I’ve discovered, is not a lack of capable and committed people willing to help. It’s that people don’t know how to delegate effectively and are afraid to let go, even a little. So they assume there’s no way forward.

You didn’t start your business to be available 24/7. And yet… if you're answering emails at 9 pm, bending your schedule for every client request, or saying “yes” when your gut says “no,” —you’re not running your business. It’s running you.

As a solopreneur or small business owner, your time is your most valuable asset. You're wearing multiple hats—marketer, accountant, customer service rep, and CEO—often all in the same day. The good news? Small, intentional changes to your daily routine can create significant productivity

Balancing passion projects with business demands is like juggling multiple balls in the air.

If you’re anything like me, you thrive when your schedule is full. So when an unexpected pocket of time opens up, whether from a canceled project, a seasonal shift, or a little breathing room, it can feel oddly disorienting.

Many new entrepreneurs underestimate the importance of presentation. However, Solo Business Owner Professionalism plays a major role in attracting clients, building trust, and standing out in your industry.

Keeping appointments and deadlines in a calendar is essential. Without one, unless you’ve got a fabulous memory (I don’t), things go bad quickly!