This past April, rewardStyle held their annual blogging conference. During the conference, bloggers and influencers met for a weekend to attend classroom sessions, brand meetings, networking events and more. Katey and I were both incredibly honored to have been asked to speak and host a classroom session over time management and how to make the most of your work day/week. We were thrilled at the opportunity and honestly surprised at the feedback from both attendees and readers. It was brought to our attention that many of you were not able to join the conference but still wanted us to share key highlights from our classroom session.  ...

Hey guys! We are back with the second edition of our Lessons Learned from the Self-Employed series. And if you missed the first post, be sure to check out my tips on Time Management and Working from Home. Tina Craig, founder and creator of Bag Snob, also weighed in and shared her insights too! But for today's topic, it's all about financial responsibility. I know... I know...that doesn't sound very glamorous, but it's an important part of running any business. Budgeting for your household, getting insurance, or even just managing personal finances are all essential to managing financial responsibility. And honestly, finance is a topic we get asked about all the time. Trust me, it doesn't have to be scary or overwhelming! I'm giving you with some real takeaways and connecting you with some great resources, like Bestow. So don't fret because I'm excited to share some of our Lessons Learned. ...