Online business strategies & mindset for online entrepreneurs, bloggers and course creators.

Asana Pricing: must-read guide for online entrepreneurs (before you spend anything in 2023)

Deciding what Asana pricing to pay (if any!) and what's the right choice for online entrepreneurs like you isn't just looking at the Asana pricing table!

Welcome, my friend; it's so good to see you care about your online business and want more than just a simple Asana pricing table. That's the CEO in you! You're thinking, "Should I invest or not and in what?" Exactly! In this blog, you'll learn far more than just the Asana pricing (for that, you could have just gone to the Asana website):

You have a critical mind, and I'm here to help you choose.

What are impressions on Pinterest? What every online entrepreneur can’t ignore today, but many miss

Answering what are impressions on Pinterest could be a few seconds job by just giving you the definition Pinterest gives. But you and I know there is more to it than a simple definition! Many online entrepreneurs have been told to ignore Pinterest impressions, but you have a curious mind and feel there is more to it.

You, my friend, are asking yourself an excellent question! What are impressions on Pinterest, and why you can’t ignore them?

I’m going to guide you through achieving clarity and discovering essential Pinterest strategies that will make a real difference to your traffic and lead generation from Pinterest:

Plus, throughout this blog, I will share screenshots and examples so that you can clearly see examples in my own account and how to apply them in yours.

The Profile Pics For Instagram Formula Today Every Online Entrepreneur Needs To Stand Out

It can be hard to know how to make your profile pics for Instagram look great and stand out as an online entrepreneur or content creator. Profile pics for Instagram are one of the first things people see, and they can make or break your chances of getting followed. I’ve got you covered in this blog:

With over 1 billion active users, profile pics for Instagram truly matter to look their best! But what if you don’t know how to choose great profile pics for Instagram? What if your brand doesn’t have a style yet? What if you’re unsure how to show your personality through a picture?

From tips on choosing the right pics to showcase your personality to make your brand pop, I’ll show you how to make stunning profile pics for Instagram that work with your brand and Instagram aesthetic to get you noticed. I’ll also show you how to update your profile pics for Instagram and to keep your followers engaged and interested in the process.

In this blog, you’ll discover the pro techniques to achieve astonishing profile pics for Instagram without needing expensive gear (just your phone!) or without having to pay a professional photographer!

How to easily make your ideas pin irresistible every time | Idea pins for business

An ideas pin is the most valuable content you can create quickly for trust building, traffic and lead-generation… and the competition is still low! Yeap, they’re as phenomenal as it sounds.

You’re a content creator, a blogger, a course creator, a coach or an online service provider and you wonder… should you use them? Should you get great at making your ideas pin irresistible every time? Hang around with me and discover all of this, plus plenty of my own examples throughout:

When you open Pinterest, there it is: an ideas pin! You keep on hearing about idea pins, but you aren't quite sure what you'll work for your audience. Maybe, you've already tried, and your idea pins are hit-and-miss, and you aren't quite sure what to do about it.

You really want to know how to easily create your idea pins for business that get you results. I've got you covered!

And if you want to rock your Pinterest marketing, don't forget to get my Pinterest SEO cheat sheet!

The email marketing strategy to 10x your email list building

Does email marketing strategy help your online business results, or is it thing of the past? You want to build your email list but don’t know where to start.

It can be tough to grow your email list because you’re against many other businesses trying to do the same thing. And, if you’re not using the right strategy, it’s even more challenging. You could try a bunch of different tactics and hope one of them works, or you could use a strategy that’s been proven to work repeatedly.

I’ll show you the email marketing strategy to 10x your email list building in this blog. Indeed an email marketing strategy for beginners that works for pros too! Here is what you’ll discover:

Digital products that sell to begin a profitable side hustle to make money

You’ve heard digital products that sell are a great way to begin a profitable side hustle to make money but don’t know how to start. In this blog, you’ll achieve total clarity to start today! Discover:

I get it. There are many blogs out there that are no more than pure lists of digital products. So many options, so many lists of potential digital products that sell, and so many decisions to make.

You feel lost.

You want to make more money, but it isn't always straight forward to figure out how to do that and where to start…

I’m here to give you far more than a list of digital products that sell, all explained!

Get ready to get the 7 steps to be successful with your digital product, to go from just imagining what to sell to converting them into digital products that sell for you!

With my favourite tool for trends, you will also understand how to anticipate what customers want.

Especially, when you’re busy with work and other personal commitments, you want to know exactly how to begin a profitable side hustle (or an online business) with digital products to make money without wasting time on strategies that won’t work or getting overwhelmed.

You’re in the right place, my friend!

The Pinterest Creator Fund : All you need to know

Interested in getting a $25,000 grant (or £20,000 in the UK) from Pinterest to upskill your creation capabilities on Pinterest? Pinterest runs quarterly the Pinterest Creator Fund. It aims to help underrepresented creators thrive on the platform. Pinterest is investing significantly to ensure that it is an increasingly inclusive and diverse platform. New creators can apply for expert training, resources and a financial grant.

If you’re interested in applying, this post will tell you all you need to know! I go over the fund, how it works, who can apply, and more.

So if you’re looking to grow your Pinterest skills and get some extra cash, keep reading!

How Do Bloggers On Instagram Make Money, And What Else To Do?

You're a blogger and post on Instagram but you aren’t seeing much growth or money from Instagram. You’d love to become a blogger on Instagram who makes money online consistently, but you aren’t sure how. Get ready to discover exactly how to give your blog and your passive income a significant boost (hint, hint, read until the end, I have a great pro tip that will transform your results!):

Benefits of bloggers on Instagram
What are bloggers on Instagram?
How to blog on Instagram?
How do bloggers on Instagram grow?
How do bloggers on Instagram make money?
FAQ about blogging on Instagram
- Do bloggers on Instagram get paid?
- How much do bloggers on Instagram make?
- How to find bloggers on Instagram?
- Popular bloggers on Instagram
- Is Instagram good for blogging? What else should bloggers on Instagram do?
Bonus tip: Pinterest vs Instagram to make money blogging

Making money as a blogger can be challenging: constantly producing new content, growing your following, finding sponsors. And all of that being consistent, day after day. The reality is that many do all this and don't make any money at all anyway... Fact! Even with many followers or beautiful content.

I've put together this blog to show you exactly how bloggers on Instagram make money and share with you how I make money with my blog beyond Instagram!

Ah, and don't forget to grab your FREE Instagram carousel templates in Canva (my treat!), to have seamless carousel graphics to attract more leads to your blog and biz!

Pinterest affiliate marketing: the ultimate guide | Affiliate marketing for beginners (2024)

Pinterest affiliate marketing can be a powerful passive income strategy, but knowing where to start is not always easy. Affiliate marketing on Pinterest can initially seem confusing and complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. There are multiple benefits to using Pinterest for affiliate marketing, including the ability to reach a large, engaged audience quickly and easily (no website or blog needed!). This guide provides the information you need to get started with Pinterest affiliate marketing:

You’ll learn how to make money with Pinterest affiliate marketing and discover tips and tricks that will help you maximise your results. You know it... there is a lot of advice out there promising get-rich-schemes when talking about affiliate marketing for beginners. If that’s what you’re after, this blog is not for you. But before you go... here is what I promise to you.

I’ll give you absolute clarity on the exact blueprint to get Pinterest affiliate marketing to make money for you consistently by building an audience of super fans. Plus, you’ll get actionable steps to get started and learn about the best practices you need to follow when using Pinterest for affiliate marketing.

Want to hang around with me and get your affiliate marketing for Pinterest going? Let’s get started!

83 Quotes on Hustling to move from side hustle idea to celebrating making money with side jobs

This isn’t another endless list of quotes on hustling. You want more than that! You’ll gain maximum clarity on the elements you need to be successful making money with your side job thanks to this structure:

Plus, get ready to be inspired by successful online entrepreneurs, small business owners, CEOs of large companies and even ancient philosophers! More importantly, get ready to take action.

By the way, even if you’re a full time online entrepreneur, you’re going to loooooove these inspirational quotes for entrepreneurs!

Pro-tip: I’ve created plenty of pinnable images for you with the quootes, because remember, inspirational quotes, specially quotes on hustling, attract plenty of saves and will get your Pinterest account rocking! So son’t forget to repin the quotes in this blog and share them.

A mindset of abundance: What every entrepreneur should know about it. 20 simple steps to a limitless mindset.

Are you thinking that this thing about a mindset of abundance just can’t work? Changing your mindset from scarcity to a mindset of abundance can be challenging (I’m here to make it simple for you!) and super powerful. If you feel like I used to, skeptical, because many of the content about mindset of abundance sounds almost like magic (‘just think it and it will happen”)… I totally get it. This blog is different.

You’re getting 20 very specific steps, with clear actions and examples, to transform your thinking and live a more fulfilled business and life. Here is what you’ll discover:

How to post in Pinterest to boost your results - The quick and easy guide for complete Pinterest beginners

How to post in Pinterest the first few times can feel a very different experience than on other platforms... especially if you're just starting out. But it’s so very worth it! Pinterest is my #1 platform to grow my business. Pinterest is fab to make money online. It can be for you too! That's why you'll find here a quick and easy guide for complete Pinterest beginners to discover how to post in Pinterest, including Pinterest idea pins and the Pinterest app:

Plus, don't forget to watch my FREE Pinterest workshop instantly. You'll discover my exact formula to Grow Online with Pinterest in Just 2 Hours a Week!

33 genius side hustles from home you can easily start to become a successful online entrepreneur to combat inflation

Let's look at 33 genius side hustles from home that you can start today because with the rising cost of living, it's more important than ever to find ways to make extra money.

Whether you consider yourself an introvert or a creative, a super organised person or not, whether you like working independently or facing clients, you’ll find an option for you under the following categories:

Plus, I’ll answer these super essential questions for you too and give you THE most critical pro-tip right at the beginning:

The pro-tip that will speed up your side hustle from home results

Starting a side hustle from home can seem daunting, especially if you don't know where to start.

Once you understand the many options that exist, you’ll find one perfect for you.

I've put together this list with 33 genius side hustles from home that are perfect for anyone looking to start online and become a successful online entrepreneur.

These side hustles are easy to set up and do in your spare time.

What is important (this is why you're reading this blog) is that you're an action taker. And that, my friend, is what will make the real difference!

Time to get started!

151 easy Instagram story ideas for online entrepreneurs and small business owners to attract leads

Do you think Instagram Story ideas are dead because now it’s all about Reels and Instagram Stories haven’t got that much reach?… Think again. Instagram Stories is where you nurture your followers into a close community of fans. Sounds great, isn’t it!!! But now… you want to use Instagram Story ideas to attract leads but you don't know what to post... Get ready... you're going to discover soooooo many… in fact 151!

Some online entrepreneurs only have Instagram story ideas to post about their products or services, and that... is a mistake. If you want to attract leads, you need to be more creative than that.

You need to create a connection that leads to engagement. That's the power of your Instagram stories ideas.

So I want to make it easy for you!

You'll never run out of Instagram story ideas again! Here are 151 easy Instagram story ideas for online entrepreneurs and small business owners to attract leads. These ideas will help you stand out from the crowd and attract more leads with your Instagram stories.

By the way, I've done something very special for you so that you can have a free cheat sheet with all these Instagram stories ideas directly where you need them.

So don't forget to download your FREE cheat sheet now.

What is Pinterest about? All you need to know about Pinterest in marketing today

You know that you want MORE than a straight simple answer about this question, what is Pinterest about and why Pinterest in marketing. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be here!

What is Pinterest about is THE perfect question to ask! I’m sooooo impressed. Why? When you understand this, you’ll totally get the power of Pinterest in marketing today... and why there is a massive opportunity that many are still not taking... This means it’s still early days, Pinterest isn’t overcrowded, and there is even more opportunity for you! Yay!

Sometime back, my husband and I went for lunch with some very close friends. One of them is a fantastic marketing expert with many years of experience. I have great respect for his multiple-sector expertise and all he’s achieved through the years. And guess what? When we talked about what I do online, he was curious about knowing more about Pinterest. He was even amazed when I shared what I’m about to share with you today!

So yes, Pinterest is a hidden gem for many, and it is going to become strategically important for you, if it isn’t yet, as an online entrepreneur!

To answer this question, “What is Pinterest about?” I’ll share with you not just the basics but the truly strategic elements that make Pinterest a very unique and compelling platform.

Are you ready?

Is it worth using Asana for project management as a solopreneur or small business owner? All you need to know for success

You wish you had soooooo much more time in a day! You may have even tried some of these tools before and it became more of a burden than a time saver. I know exaaaactly the feeling. You might have heard that Asana for project management is great for solopreneurs or small business owners but… you have so many questions...

I know, deciding on tools is confusing and time consuming. I’ve got you covered! In this blog:

You’ll get absolute clarity on all your questions, specially why and how Asana for project management is THE tool that will save you days of your time to grow your biz faster.
Even better, I unveil to you THE one thing I use that has transformed my online results, literally!

I will simply share with you all my experience in programme management (the good, the bad and the ugly!) to make super impactful for you as a solopreneur or a small business owner. There is no point in painting a tool as great if you don’t know what to watch out that might derail you from making it work for you.

Pinterest keywords and Pinterest hashtags in 2024 | Your Questions Answered (update 2024)

Do you need to understand Pinterest hashtags and Pinterest keywords in 2023?

You've probably heard that using Pinterest hashtags or Pinterest keywords can help you get more website traffic thanks to more exposure for your pins, but do you know how to use them correctly?

I'm here to help you! In this ultimate guide, I’ll answer you questions and show you how to use Pinterest hashtags and Pinterest keywords for maximum exposure in 2023. You’ll even get a Pinterest keywords list with the most popular Pinterest keywords per niche.

It can be confusing to know which hashtags or keywords to use and how to use them. Do you add them to the description of your pin? The board title? In the comments?

Yes! Pinterest is a visual content search engine, and you're right in asking yourself how you should be using hashtags on Pinterest or Pinterest keywords research!

Get ready to discover the answers to so many questions you have! Let's get started with Pinterest hashtags first and look at Pinterest keywords research after.

The ultimate guide to clean up your Pinterest boards and watch your traffic soar

Pinterest can be a great way to drive traffic to your website but only if your Pinterest boards are well organized and optimised! Why? Because Pinterest is a content search engine and anything that you can do to keep it easy for Pinterest to find your Pinterest boards and your pins, the better your Pinterest results and your Pinterest traffic will be.

In this guide, I’ll show you:

So get ready! I’m uncovering my full system to clean up your Pinterest boards to get more traffic from Pinterest.

7 steps to achieve your small business goals from your new year's resolutions (and boost your business opportunities)

Small business new year’s resolutions are flawed from the beginning… and this is why you need small business goals. New year’s resolutions are wishful thinking. And wishful thinking it’s great because it shows your intentions. It’s the first necessary step… and I applaud you…

But it isn’t not enough unfortunately!

With this blog post, you’ll discover how to convert wishful thinking into small business goals you’ll achieve. You’ll discover:

Online launch : Advice You Wish You Had Read Earlier From 25 Amazing Online Course Creators & Online Coaches

Thinking about an online launch to boost your revenue as online course creator or online coach? Does it feel like a daunting challenge that you don’t know how to prepare for?

Or maybe you’ve done an online launch before and the experience left you exhausted or disappointed…

Find here what many don’t tell you about an online launch.

Honest, open, raw advice from 25 online course creators and coaches about their online launch experience and learnings. After this, your online launch won’t be the same!

Nothing better than learning from amazing online entrepreneurs, from solopreneurs to multiple six figures businesses, who have been there, launched online and done it successfully! They’re based all around the world and address a fascinating variety of online learning experiences. Fascinating!

Keep on reading to hear all about it!

Isabel Talens