My Love/Hate Relationship with Technology: Finding a Balance
I am a geek. There, I have said it. I am a geek about all things that truly draw my interest. I began my career as a computer geek with a degree in computer science. So technology should not be a challenge for me, but sometimes it still is. [featured-image...
Give yourself a “Scooby Snack” and get on that stage!
When I was a kid, one of my very favorite cartoons was Scooby Doo. A giant dog that is scared of everything … pretty funny. Interestingly, now I have a Scooby Doo of my own. She too is a Great Dane, afraid of everything, but very good-hearted. I learned some...
The 5 Surprising Reasons You Aren’t Invited to Events
If you are trying to earn an income teaching, speaking, or presenting, a critical component of your business plan is being invited to events as a paid professional. For some it appears that their schedule fills easily; for others it is the opposite. If you relate more...
The Monster Guide to Business Success
Everyone wants to be successful in business; it is the nature of the beast. Although there are plenty of business books, blogs and resources available on the topic, sometimes we miss the key points to achieving success. [featured-image...
17 Killer Resources for New Bloggers
Starting is always the hard part. It is a physics thing…something at rest will stay at rest until a force is put to it. Procrastination, fear, excuses, we all use them to keep us from getting started. [featured-image single-newwindow=”false”...
I am Gwen Bortner, trainer, speaker, facilitator and consultant focused on helping solopreneurs and small business owners gain the knowledge they need to turn their passion into profit.