We hear so often that people find negotiation to be scary— often fueled by a fear of rejection or looking foolish, an unshakable imposter syndrome, or a tendency to shy away from confrontation of any kind. These are fairly common fears in entrepreneurs...

We love a success story. Headlines continue to sound the death knell for bloggers and blogging, but the truth is that this medium is far from dead. What it's doing is evolving— growing up and learning responsibility,

Type-A Parent was established over a decade ago— an annual conference and community for bloggers who took the business of blogging seriously, and wanted to learn the skills that would take their websites and spheres of influence to the next level.

What does it really mean to be authentic, to inspire others, to live your purpose? What is the way that only you can have a positive impact on others' lives? And how do you do that while still making a living?

Running your own business from home by marketing the skills you most enjoy using— with the freedom and flexibility that comes with it. Delegating the tasks you aren't proficient in, don't have the time for, or just plain dislike.

Maybe you've been blogging since forever and the fire just isn't there anymore. You're ready to close up shop, but hate for the brand you've established and content you've created to fade away into nothing.

Affiliate marketing is a constant hot topic within the influencer community: people wondering about the best way to start, or those who have already started and are wondering how to do it effectively. Keep an eye on the responses,

If you are in this mindset of  'I don't want to have to sell anything,' you're kind of saying 'I don't want to make any money.' ~Nikki Rausch Uncomfortable with the idea of coming across as "sales-y?" Why?

As the realm of influencer marketing expands and deepens, content creators and brands alike are no longer quite as satisfied with one-off reviews of small ticket items; they are looking to expand and deepen their relationships and campaigns as well.

Are we talking contracts again? Yes. Yes we are. You know why? Because contracts are IMPORTANT. They protect you, and they protect your client. They lay out expectations in black and white so there's no confusion later. But,