Business

When I was a kid, a popular celebrity interview question was always, “So, what’s your secret to success?” Everyone wanted to know what the secret sauce was to make it big. Not much has changed since then. A lot of people today want to know what the “secret” to a six-figure blog is. The truth … Read more

I came across a fascinating post in the Mediavine Facebook group about what took a blog from a hobby to full-time. Do you have a blog that you work on in your spare time? One that you pour passion into, but don’t make any money from? If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your hobby blog … Read more

If you’re wondering what kinds of expensive professional bloggers have, today I’m going to share some typical blog expenses I use to run my blog and earn a full-time living from it! Hosting The first expense needed to run a blog is web hosting from a company like Bluehost. This is where all the blog … Read more

It’s never been easier to establish your own blog and write about niche topics that interest you. It may be a highly satisfying experience and change your life, particularly if your blog has many interested and engaged visitors. However, to really make an impact in your chosen niche, you will need to invest in your … Read more

Working from home alone can get boring quickly, so I like to listen to several YouTube channels for bloggers from my desk during the day. These are my favorite YouTube channels about blogging! YouTube Channels for Bloggers Here are the top YouTube channels to learn more about how to blog. these channels will teach you … Read more

The first year I filed my taxes as an individual and on behalf of my LLC was so nerve wracking. I had so many questions but I did my best to file taxes according to the law. The next year, I hired a CPA to help with my blog taxes.  If you’re new to blogging, … Read more

Staying motivated as a solopreneur is harder than it seems, especially in the long run. In the beginning, you feel energized and ready to take on the world. But slowly, whether it’s months into your journey or years, you start to feel sluggish and burnt out. The monotony of days, the lack of colleagues, and … Read more

One of the biggest hurdles to overcome as a content creator is how to increase your blogging productivity. Something that always resonated with me as a student was that Bill Gates has the same 24 hours in every day that you and I do. It’s just a matter of what he chooses to do with … Read more

Disclosure: This post is not legal advice, but rather general information that you can use as a starting point to seek further advice related to your blog. Ok, now that that’s out of the way, let’s talk about a few legal aspects you may have forgotten about in the midst of publishing your awesome blog! … Read more

Once you start earning income from your blog, it’s time to start keeping track of your blog finances. The IRS requires you to report any income above $600 each year, which most people hit pretty fast! The good thing is that you only need to pay taxes on the blog money you’ve actually received in … Read more

Efficient time management is key to becoming a successful blogger. As someone who went full-time over one year ago, I have some experience with creating a blogging task schedule that works for me. Of course, creating a schedule is one thing. Sticking to it is a whole other thing! When most people think of a … Read more

I know I’m crazy late to the party, but I’ve just discovered how amazing business podcasts for female bloggers and entrepreneurs are! I love learning from other bloggers but it’s hard to take time out of my day to read a super long blog post or watch a video. Podcasts are a great way to … Read more

Income reports – either you love them or you hate them! Whatever your feelings on sharing blog income with the world, I believe income reports are a great way to promote transparency and motivate new bloggers. By publishing the financial potential that can be achieved by blogging, more and more people are discovering the endless … Read more

I recently went through a rebrand of the very site you’re reading, changing the name from “Design By Digital” to Blog Ambitious! I had been unhappy with the name I chose for many months, and after doing some thinking for a while, settling on a name, then waiting another month or so to make sure … Read more

As business owners, we need to be careful about tracking our income and expenses – and keeping them separate from our personal finances. The day I formed my LLC I decided to open a Spark Business bank account through Capital One. Why Capital One? Well, their Spark Business division gives me free checking and savings … Read more

When I first started researching how to form an LLC, the articles I read made it seem like a super difficult process that required a fancy lawyer or expensive service. Even LegalZoom charges a whopping $149 for the most basic business formation service. Thankfully, it really isn’t that hard for a normal person to form … Read more