When you’re an entrepreneur and act as your own boss, it’s very easy to get sucked in and end up being on the clock 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Sometimes, even if you’re not actually working, you’re thinking about work. And that’s not good for you. Ultimately, it can lead to a case of burnout and start to affect your job and personal life. Here are three suggestions on maintaining a healthy work-life balance as an entrepreneur:   Set boundaries. Making defined boundaries for yourself is the first step toward achieving a healthy work-life balance. This can … Continue reading “Defining a Work-Life Balance as an Entrepreneur”

The paleo diet is very popular among healthy living enthusiasts. It involves eating foods that are similar to what was likely eaten during the Paleolithic era between 10,000 and 2.5 million years ago. This means eating lean meats and fish, veggies and fruits, and seeds and nuts while cutting out processed foods, refined sugar, dairy, and farmed foods like grains, legumes, and potatoes.   If you’re on the paleo diet or are considering trying it out, here are some meal prep ideas to make your week easier:   Simple meat and veggie combos. One of the easiest meal prep ideas … Continue reading “Healthy Eating Series: Meal Prep Ideas for a Paleo Diet”

Setting up a vending machine business isn’t as easy as sitting a machine somewhere and calling it a day. There are business licenses to consider, and one question tends to come up frequently: Do you need to make your vending machine business an LLC? Let’s take a closer look at this issue.   What is an LLC, exactly? An LLC is a Limited Liability Company. It’s a legal entity that can be formed to own and operate a business. They’re quite popular, especially among small business owners, because they provide the same benefits that you’d get with a corporation, but … Continue reading “Do I Need an LLC for a Vending Machine Business?”

The winter months can take a toll on many people, both physically and mentally. It can even result in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). But even if the problem isn’t that bad, it’s still tough to make it through the coldest months of the year. And it’s only going to be harder this year as we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why it’s important to stay on top of your self-care all winter. Here’s how:   Keep exercising. It tends to be harder to exercise during the winter, when it’s too cold to simply slap on a pair of … Continue reading “Don’t Let the Winter Blues Get You Down”

This article originally appeared in Franchise Dictionary Magazine   Lyndsey Wolfsmith wanted more than an interesting work life; she wanted a life. She found both with Naturals2Go, which has enabled her to build her business while raising a growing family.   Naturals2Go is a business program offering healthy snacks, quick meals and drinks utilizing the latest technology in automated retail with services and support unmatched in the vending industry.   Wolfsmith had a lengthy career as a management consultant for large programs for an international corporation. She enjoyed the work but struggled to maintain a healthy work-life balance. So, she … Continue reading “On Her Terms: Growing a Business and a Family”