What are you doing to achieve your personal and professional goals amid the pandemic? While many might take the roll out of bed approach to working from home, the women who are going to go the extra mile are the ones who set intentions before the sun rises.  Improving yourself doesn’t start the minute you log onto work and won’t end when you log off. Creating morning rituals and routines that positively impact your whole day is key for increasing productivity, keeping a clear and focused mind, and reaching your next milestone. Whether you’re a night owl or an early riser there are many benefits to creating a morning routine. Figuring out a morning routine that works for you personally is important for sticking with it, so we’ve sourced 3 tips for designing a routine that’s rooted in success.  Incorporate Mindfulness  You don’t have to be an avid yogi or […]

This year has sent various curveballs into society. One of the biggest sparked by the pandemic that leads to tremendous downfalls in the workplace and many people’s careers. Many members were sent home from work without a specific return date. Yet oddly enough, the majority of those sent home commonly shocked the lives of women commonly referred to as the she-cession. Check out the infographic below for more insight about the she-cession and tips to navigating this change. Become a Mod Girl Marketing Blog Contributor If you’re interested in submitting a guest post for Mod Girl Marketing, contact us here.

Although most small businesses have already felt the most intense negative effects of the COVID-19 lockdown, chances are that they’re still recovering on many levels. Small businesses in every community are still fully financially recovering and can use your continued support. Want to be a long-term partner in the success of the entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses in your area? We put together some actions you can take: Use your social media audience to support small businesses. Make an effort not only to buy local but also to post about it on your social accounts and spread the word. Word of mouth recommendations can go a long way, too. Have a friend looking to purchase a gift? Recommend a local gift shop. Most small businesses have online shops, so geography doesn’t matter. Buy essentials at your local family-owned shops.  Even if the price is a bit more than what you’d usually pay, you […]

With so many reasons right now to focus on self-care and personal development, it’s hard not to dive into a new wellness or goal-oriented routine head first. We all know that self-care is beneficial and that our routines and daily habits can reinforce our success, but with so many options how do we know what kind of self-care routine will work for us?  Luckily for any self-care newbies, there are three pillars you can rely on for guidance and helpful hand to set your routine. Let’s explore those below.  1) Start Small Sleep, diet, and exercise are the three keys to overall health however ensuring that you are keeping up with all three during this uncertain time can be difficult. Start small and pick one to prioritize to reinforce it as a new habit. Although healthy eating habits, getting the right amount of sleep, and exercising are all vital to […]

Though many areas are finally beginning to ease up on shelter-at-home orders, it’s still likely to be weeks, if not months, before we’re back to business as usual. This is an especially trying time for businesses that rely mainly on facetime with their customers. In order to make sure your brand doesn’t get lost in the shuffle, it’s essential to continue engaging customers remotely, whether that’s through social media, video calls, or some other method. Take a look at the graphic from RentSpree below to learn about the best remote communication tools that won’t break the bank, examples of big-name brands that successfully pivoted to remote communication as inspiration, along with ideas for keeping your customers engaged online. Source:RentSpree Become a Mod Girl Marketing Blog Contributor If you’re interested in submitting a guest post for Mod Girl Marketing, contact us here.

Even the most ambitious and experienced professionals agree that product development is no easy task. After you’ve done the market research and validated a new concept or solution, it’s scary to spend your budget on development before knowing how successful it will be. This is why Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) are so powerful, especially for startups. What is a Minimum Viable Product? An MVP is a pared-down version of your product designed to help you work out glitches, better understand customer needs, and further prove your concept. Popularized by Lean Startup author Eric Ries, MVPs have empowered countless teams to learn the most about their customers using the least amount of time, energy, and budget possible. MVPs vary considerably in degree of functionality, but the main objective is to build a product that has enough features to give you a full understanding of how customers behave. You have to include […]