Happy New Year! We are ringing in 2024 in style with better systems and processes, amazing clients (plus some new ones we’re thrilled to serve), a kickass team of dedicated women, a “full-ass it” attitude, AND a couple of non-negotiables in business for the year ahead (and beyond!). Read on to learn what these are and why they should 100% be non-negotiables for you, too!

“Do you have what it takes?” I know you’ve heard this question before and while it can be a motivating line, it’s actually not clear what IT is? I think we have to start by defining IT for ourselves. From side hustles to start-ups, entrepreneurs have this relentless pull to work harder, work MORE, and yep, work even longer than you worked yesterday if that’s actually possible.

I've spent the last week sending out countless rate increase letters to my clients. It was just time. I spend so much of my time and energy growing my business's systems, the level of support I offer and refining our processes as I go along. So it's safe to say that AKVA has only gotten better over time.

The truth is, I doubt myself everyday. Doubt comes up in moments where I can’t figure out the perfect workflow of a program. It comes up again in moments when a mistake or oversight is made that I didn’t have control over. And it even comes up when I see other businesses scaling faster than mine.

Excuses halt our progress. They provide a safe and comfortable bubble where we don’t have to face our fears or take a risk. But what are we really achieving if we don’t pop the bubble and chase our wildest dreams? Here are my top tips for breaking your excuses and embracing your success!

The hardest part of any entrepreneurial journey is making the decision to take that leap. We can make all the plans and have all the incredible ideas but how do we actually tie up our laces and do the thing?

Our entrepreneurial journeys inevitably have some ups and downs. Like I’ve said before, the highs are high and the lows are very low and it can be hard to hold that vision. To keep our mindset strong and our focus where it should be, it’s important that we take the time each day, each month, each year to keep ourselves excited about our work and ensure we’re taking consistent action towards our goals. Here’s my top four tips to fueling your excitement as we move through the year!