How to Truly Leverage Small Business Growth for Freedom in Your Business

How to Truly Leverage Small Business Growth for Freedom in Your Business

Want to see life-changing business growth sooner than later? Want to get more things done? Hit your business goals faster? I know HOW to make it happen. And why it often DOESN'T happen. (Which is normal, unless we make an intentional change). Are you ready to find out Entrepreneur Friend? Keep reading. This isn't fluff, I promise!

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Client Transformation Feature: Around Iceland with CEO & founder Mildred

I’m so excited to introduce you to a recent client, Around Iceland, a travel and adventure company — and Mildred, it’s big-hearted founder & CEO!

Get ready to be inspired — not only by the dramatic landscapes of glaciers, waterfalls, and geysers of Iceland (yes, please!) — but also by the business & brand-story transformation we were able to co-create for this amazing business. (In just 3 months).

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How We Transform Online Businesses for Big-Hearted Women

How We Transform Online Businesses for Big-Hearted Women

If you don’t know me, I’m Shannon, founder, brand strategist, business coach, creative here at Feather Blue Studios (and founder of The Small Business Bay, our signature group program).

Our mission here at Feather Blue Studios is to help big-hearted, big-dreaming women cultivate a business and online presence that is joy-fueled, personality-based (right for you!), simple, and client-magnetizing.

A business that is set up to hit your profit goals, feels deeply purposeful, and takes into account the time you have to give (without hitting burn-out, and while wearing other hats!)

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Get Out of Your Head: 3 Roadblocks to Overcome for Women In Business for Purpose, Profit, & Joy in Your Online Business

Get Out of Your Head: 3 Roadblocks to Overcome for Women In Business for Purpose, Profit, & Joy in Your Online Business

As a business owner of over 15 years, I've made no shortage of mistakes.

I've also pivoted more than once, been in the service, product, and mentoring / consulting sides of business, and have both seen big ideas come to life and felt totally stuck at times.

Which means... I've run into a mental roadblock (or few) and thought I would share some tools for how to avoid them (or push through them) as you face all that is ahead in your business or online venture this year!

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2024 Growth Opportunities for Women in Business Online  |  Welcome Female Entrepreneurs | Intro

2024 Growth Opportunities for Women in Business Online  |  Welcome Female Entrepreneurs  |  Intro

I feel your insecurities and doubts, I am with you in the messiness of letting go of perfectionism, I relate to the joy your thing brings you all while wondering where the fruit of your business is. 

I have been there (as a business owner for over 15+ years only can be). I understand wearing all the hats, making all the decisions, late nights of indecision, celebration of things gone well, disappointment of things not seeing fruition, the pressure of comparison.

I have overcome challenges, reframed my mindset again and again, and cultivated growth in my business(es) over many different stages of life and family — and I so desire to help you see calm and confidence + purpose & profit in your business too!

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Looking for more EXPOSURE for Your Small Business? 💙 (Plus: Feature Article on Go Solo)

Looking for more EXPOSURE for Your Small Business? 💙  (Plus: Feature Article on Go Solo)

As a small business owner, getting exposure can often be one of your biggest struggles.

Even though there are hundreds, if not thousands, of places to promote your business online (often for free) -- knowing how to really stand out can feel vast and confusing.

Never fear -- I have ideas (and one really tangible opportunity) for you below!

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FREEING Tips for Social Media for Your Business | Social Media for Women in Business

FREEING Tips for Social Media for Your Business   |   Social Media for Women in Business

FREEING Tips for Social Media for Your Business… In an age where we are non-stop being "inspired" on social media, it's so easy for our brain to spend more time wondering how we can look like someone else (or their business) rather than focus on how we can be our OWN business, brand, voice, & light -- and take the baby step actions to make that happen.

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Your Feel-Good Mid-Year Small Business Review! | 5 Minute Mid-Year Small Business Review for Women in Business

Your Feel-Good Mid-Year Small Business Review!  |  5 Minute Mid-Year Small Business Review for Women in Business

It's July! And that means we're 6 months into 2022. And all around me, people (you know. all the business gurus online, some of whom I love) are saying “dive deep into your mid-year business review.”

But quite honestly, I don’t have time for it. Not at the moment, at least.

I mean… I love business planning, goal-setting, profit-planning, marketing planning… all the things.

But solopreneurs like you (or those of us with small teams we’re managing too!) — we’ve got A LOT on our plate! (Can I get an AMEN!?)

Yep, there’s always wisdom in planning — but taking time to do an in-depth, several hour long review isn’t always the highest priority at the moment.

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6 Steps to Cultivating your Brand & Marketing Path for Success | Helping Female Entrepreneurs Simplify Business Marketing

6 Steps to Cultivating your Brand & Marketing Path for Success   |   Helping Female Entrepreneurs Simplify Business Marketing

Helping Female Entrepreneurs Simplify Business Marketing. Let’s face it, sometimes you just need someone to give you “the steps” to follow, right? So I’m going to hand over the 6 most important steps I take my clients through below to bring style, strategy, & success to their businesses! K?

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How to Find MOTIVATION to Grow Your Business, Even in Uncertain Times

How to Find MOTIVATION to Grow Your Business, Even in Uncertain Times

We are living in an unusual time, no? And perhaps with a worldwide pandemic at the top of the news, you’re feeling unsure of how to approach your business, or maybe struggling with finding motivation to keep focused!

I have some SPARKS for you today small business woman! And a challenge. To keep your business and motivation strong. Hopefully this will encourage you to take action while holding tight to grace, Female Entrepreneur Friend!

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9 Truly Amazing Women You Should Be Following Online

9 Truly Amazing Women You Should Be Following Online

In a world full of amazing small business women, a few have stood out to me over the past few years, as I’ve taken my business journey online. 

Since I have your best interests in mind Beautiful Business Woman, I wanted to introduce them to you as well.  By all means, take the time to explore their sites and free resources… when we combine all of our gifts, talents, and expertise, good things follow!

Enjoy these remarkable gems!! -Shannon

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