Finances for entrepreneurs are time and time again one of our biggest pain points. They can be confusing, overwhelming, and often one of the most stressful things to deal with. Guest blogger and financial planner Todd Moritz breaks it down for us in this incredibly info-packed post! 

If you read a lot of personal development books, or follow blogs, or listen to podcasts, you'll hear mentoring being brought up a lot. So let's answer the question: Why is mentoring so important to your personal development?

When I was a kid, I believed in Santa Claus. I believed in the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny. I thought that there were pots of gold and leprechauns at the end of rainbows. And I thought that you could only be successful through struggle.

I was wrong on all accounts.

One of the biggest ways to "up-level" your business (such a popular term right now!) is to surround yourself with people who inspire and support you. Having that community to rely on, to bounce ideas off of, to get recommendations and encouragement from -- it's an invaluable resource for your business. 

Let's take a moment to channel Simon Sinek. When running your business, it's most important to let your purpose and your "why" rule above all else. It's a concept we've all heard time and time again, but it really isn't a practice most companies (and people) actually act on. In a way, this is one of the most frustrating things to witness as someone who is building an entire business around their purpose, and making sure it's one that represents all parts of who I am as well.

So you've decided to start your business. That's awesome! But have you really gotten into depth about who your clientele is? Sure, it may seem limiting to well, limit your focus to a couple specific traits. But in reality, it's incredibly freeing to only have to focus on one type of client. Here are some reasons why...

It's January! The start of a new year, and undoubtedly new resolutions. Instead of sticking with the regular 12-month goals, this year get inspired by daily, weekly, or monthly goals instead.

Let's take a moment and talk about one of the biggest (and most foolish) secrets that entrepreneurs deal with every day. Everyone is fighting the voice inside their head telling them they're not good enough.