LAB REPORT

Setting Boundaries with Clients (and Everyone Else) as a Business Owner

As a business owner, you quickly learn that setting boundaries isn’t just important—it’s essential for your sanity. Some call it protecting your peace, and Mama Maxine called it "Reclaiming our time"—all of it works. There’s a saying that goes something like…

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The 'Free' Fallacy: Why Charging Your Worth is No Joke

In a world where 'free' isn't as liberating as it sounds, offering services or products at no cost might seem like a generous move, but it often leads to a comedy of errors. While it's nice to be offered something for free, the challenge lies in evaluating the true worth. Charge what you're worth; don't let the 'free' act overshadow your talent and effort.

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Networking for Introverts: Turning Awkward Moments into Winning Connections

Welcome, fellow introverts, to the grand spectacle of networking—an event that often feels like a high-stakes game of social chess where the pieces are made of small talk and the board is a sea of unfamiliar faces. But fear not, my uneasy comrades, for we are about to embark on a quest to navigate the awkward waters of networking with a hefty dose of perspective and a pinch of wisdom.

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