Success and the Small Business Owner: Does Friday Matter?

Ann Evanston, MA, has been named by About.com as one of the Top Six Marketing Consultants, Feb 2011, and recognized in the Huffington Post for her unique approach in using Facebook to increase profits though giving. In October 2008 Ann created the Social Networking Coaching Club, a forum where you get personalized support to learn how to “discover your REAL edge” and make more online in less time with integrity.
  • http://MagnoliaJazz.com/blog Robbie Schlosser

    Great advice, Ann, to pause and reflect on how we’re moving toward our goals.  It’s not enough just to define a goal so we’ll know when we reach it.  We need to monitor our progress along the way.  For me, a typical weekend day is busier than a typical Mon – Thurs, so rather than pausing on Friday, I’ll seize a few moments anytime.  A good time for reflecting over here is usually first thing every morning, as I update my to-do list for the next few days.

  • Anonymous

    HOW did I miss the radio show?!!? I think I am happier on Fridays too…for many of the same reasons. Its also a day to reflect and plan for whats coming…and next week. This week I’ve been meeting many new people on twitter using ebms and by talking about my passion…and found out about (and offered help) a new start up non-profit, Sara Start Fund, via @ElleExplains that will help foster youth interns on Capitol Hill begin their professional life….right in my backyard…all from engaging online! Love it:) btw, pretty awesome first video…so cool, calm & collected…lol! Thanks for sharing:)

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    I love this post @patzahn:twitter It made me think of @fionastolze:twitter and her blog this week. i happen to LOVE “The Four Agreements” by Miguel Ruiz- he’s says it NEVER personal – even with those people you mention- it’s about them and their issues!

  • http://www.PatZahn.com Pat Zahn

    Advice from 2 years ago still relevant (my word of the week) today. Monday is kind of my Friday, I think. That’s when I evaluate and strategize-I often have events on weekends. You are often advising to be a giver and I couldn’t agree more – I find if I keep my eyes open for ways I can be of service it comes back to me 10-fold (but the key is not to do it for that reason, if you give to get, you are not sincere and it shows.) The thing I work on is not getting bent out of shape when I realize someone is using me in this way – that’s not about me, that’s them and their issues.

  • Anonymous

    Love this video, Ann! Such great thoughts. Like you, I take Fridays to reflect and focus on my successes and since I started this habit, it has made a huge impact on my overall productivity. Thank you for reminding us to check in and make sure we aren’t just doing busy work, but that we are doing work that moves us forward!

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    oh you created a monster! See today's' post!

    http://www.warrior-preneur.com/2009/08/25/video…

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    oh you created a monster! See today's' post!

    http://www.warrior-preneur.com/2009/08/25/video…

  • http://askohdoctah.com Ohdoctah

    The first of many. It will be great for people to see how wonderful you are thru the power of video! =o)

  • http://www.jessepetersen.com/ Jesse Petersen

    I dread Fridays because I try too hard to wrap things up to take the weekend off. The entire weekend usually doesn't pan out that way because I hate loose ends. Personally, I like Thursdays the best.