Danyelle Little, Author at DanyelleLittle.com

Fall Business Checklist for Entrepreneurs

September 21, 2018 by Danyelle Little

Fall is here, which means it is time to pivot and focus on the season in order to maximize sales and make a profit. This is a great time to focus on bundling up your products and services to seize the upcoming holiday sales that will be pouring in.

Are you ready?

I’ve compiled a Fall Business Checklist for Entrepreneurs that fit most business models and niches and can be used to help keep you focused and organized during autumn.

Stock up and bundle

A huge sales season is getting ready to be underway, so if you sell products, it’s time to stock up on them. Economists predict that this holiday shopping season is going to start early, so be prepared and order about 10% more than you did last year.

If you sell products that you make, start working on them now and make sure to also create few bundles to really drive home a profit.

Create sales campaigns

It’s time to work on your sales campaigns for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Shop Small, and Cyber Monday. Write down your sales goals for each campaign and then begin crafting your strategy, which should include email marketing, social media, and online ads.

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I Attended the First Ever Hustle At Sea. Get the Scoop

September 15, 2018 by Danyelle Little

I just spent the last week soaking in gems, knowledge, tips, and best practices.

We call it Hustle at Sea—a curated set of workshops and experiences by Audrey McClelland and Vera Sweeney, who are both major players in our industry. What’s more is we are on a Carnival Cruise while partaking in all of this goodness! (Thanks, Carnival!)

When I first heard about this retreat while in an exclusive Facebook Group of powerful and successful bloggers and content creators, I paid it no mind. There are so many conferences and events—I attended many of them and found myself burned out on, or not getting the ROI I expected.

After a few months, the retreat popped up in my feed again, and this time, I did some research. There’s power in learning and growing, even if you’ve been in the game for a minute. What a great way to surround yourself with others who get what you do and can share their tips for success. I decided that after being stagnant and stuck for over the past year, I would register for Hustle at Sea and allow myself to be open, ready to learn, and vulnerable.

This last week has been just what I needed. Five days of a retreat style un-conference on the Carnival Paradise ship which docked in both Grand Cayman and Cozumel. Playtime was in the rotation too, as this was a great Work Life Management mix which is key to our overall health and wellness.

It has been a week of bonding and learning and getting back to what it is that I love about the blogging community.

If you don’t do anything else for your career or niche, I implore you to attend an event (or three) that will help you do the same. Start researching conferences, events, retreats, etc. and begin working towards being able to pay for your ticket to attend. Consider it an investment in your future and in your success.

I plan on writing a more extensive wrap up of what I learned at Hustle at Sea, but here are three important gems to remember when working on building and solidifying your brand:

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43 & Me: A Year Older and a Bolder Year Ahead

September 7, 2018 by Danyelle Little

I am officially 43 years young!

I’ve had a lot of changes in my life as of late, and it all culminated in me turning 43 and being blessed to reach another important milestone. I am on a quest to live my best life spiritually, emotionally, physically, professionally, and mentally—which means revamping and rethinking a few ways that I do things.

I’m now back in the cubicle, so to speak.

Last month, I accepted a position as the Director of Social Media and Digital Marketing at KTRS. It is a 20+ year old locally owned talk radio station, and is the voice of St. Louis, and I am honored to help establish and help grow their social media department.

I have been self-employed for over eight years, and haven’t been an employee during that entire time. Going back into the workplace and working with a team on a consistent basis is something that I’ve been out of practice with, but the position is allowing me to grow my skill-set and capabilities in the social media space, while giving me access to another platform—radio. I am excited about this new chapter and look forward to what this new role will bring.

In addition to that, I have a consultant contract with a large church here in the area to help them grow their social media channels and efforts, and I also will still be running The Cubicle Chick, LLC and all of my other endeavors.

The grind does not stop!

During the next year, I hope to move in bolder steps and brushstrokes while continuing to empire build and finish products that have been on the back-burner for way too long.

Here’s what you can expect from me:

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New York City Photo Shoot Fresh

August 10, 2018 by Danyelle Little

I’ve always wanted to have a photo shoot in New York City.

The Big Apple is a creative’s paradise as it thrives on the heartbeats of its inhabitants. These vibes act as synergy that mixes with the bright lights, big city theme. Chip Dizárd, epic photographer and image catalyst took on the challenge of shooting me with his lens.

We are talking Bucket List ish here. I’ve wanted to work with Chip for years, so our universes aligned and we made it happen. The result was a match for the blogging masses.

Chip and his assistant Candace Howe got me all together, honey. They helped loosen me up, played music that I could vibe to to get the right shot, and were consummate professionals throughout the process.

I’ve had many a photoshoot, but this one was gold star material, all the way.

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Six Ways to Live Your Life Like a Boss

July 27, 2018 by Danyelle Little

Most of us like to think that we are a BOSS, but fewer of us have the traits that are needed to be one. Being a boss is a coveted role in this society—and I’m not talking about the title given to one who is selected to manage a group of people in a work setting. I am talking about the characteristics of a person who runs things, who is looked up to, who handles themselves with honor and distinction, and who makes moves on the regular that help them achieve their goals consistently.

A Real Boss.

Yes, a true Boss is one who takes the bull by its horns each and every day without letting people see them sweat. Being bossed up isn’t about how much money you have or the type of car you drive, or how powerful you are. It is the feeling that you leave with people—one of excellence and professionalism. Yes, those are a few traits real bosses possess. And as I type this, I am assuming that if you are reading this yourself, then you are either a Boss or have the capability of being one. Because of that, you aren’t willing to settle for being status quo or regular—exceeding expectations is your credo.

I’ve devised a list of Six Ways to Live Your Life Like a Boss. And if you’re down for the cause, let’s get to work.

Bosses are resilient

If you are living a true Boss Lifestyle, then you have overcome an obstacle or ten. A boss earns their stripes by first failing, and then trying again over and over to get it right. You learn from your mistakes in order to perfect your technique, which makes you wise and someone that people look to for guidance. You’ve been through a lot, but you don’t allow your past and your story to define your future. Bosses know how to dust themselves off and try again, and you appreciate the win because you’ve had your share of losses.

Bosses don’t pass the buck

A true boss owns up to their mistakes and doesn’t give excuses or pass the buck to others. They admit when they’ve messed up, and don’t mind showing some vulnerability. A real Boss is human, and doesn’t strive to be something that they are not.

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