With the long hours, frustrations of managing employees, payroll and the occasional setback, it’s hard enough being a small business owner – let alone an efficient one. With the many hats needed to be worn, it’s easy to miss something. With the advent of the Internet and search engines, you now also need to maintain […]
How to Get Ready for Opening Day
It all started with a concept and now you’re here, ready to open for business. You’ve made it through what some consider to be the most challenging aspects of starting your own business. You’ve gotten startup capital, obtained licenses and permits, invested in expensive business equipment, and selected your team. Opening Day is just around […]
Who is On #SmallBizChat October 2015
#SmallBizChat is a weekly conversation where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #SmallBizChat is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Join me live every Wednesday, 8PM EST for #SmallBizChat on Twitter. Here’s how: follow @SmallBizChat on Twitter and click here for directions on how to join […]
How to Run a Successful Multilevel Marketing Business
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Sulaiman Rahman, @sulrah. Sulaiman is the founder of UrbanPhilly.com, or UPPN – Urban Philly Professional Network. He was also an […]
Top Three Legal Pitfalls of Home-Based Businesses
The Internet has opened the door for a generation of home-based entrepreneurs. In the rush to put up a website and start selling to customers, many entrepreneurs forget the permits and legal filings they may need. Even the most basic home-based business will usually require some kind of registration and compliance with local regulations. You […]
5 Ways to Get Prospect Email Addresses
Doesn’t it feel like no one uses the phone anymore? Everyone is either texting or emailing; even the fax has all but become obsolete. With most people having a strong dislike of junk mail, spam, and telemarketers, you’ll be hard-pressed to gain any marketing ground without the consent of your customers. Without a list of […]
How to Transition to Chip Card Technology for Your Small Business
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent Visa sponsored interview with Anita Campbell, @SmallBizTrends. Anita is a business expert and the CEO and publisher of Small Business Trends and […]
3 Signs Your Cash Flow is in Trouble
As a small business owner, you’ll hear a thousand times over that “cash flow is the lifeblood of your business.” Even if you’re sick of hearing it, it’s important for you recognize why the saying is so popular. Cash flow management will literally make or break your small business. According to Dun and Bradstreet, 90% of […]
How to Keep Employees Happily Motivated in Your Small Business
Are you tired of seeing your employees churn through and leave your company after a few months or a year? Sorry to say, but it might be how you handle your staff that’s causing them to leave. It’s your job as the business owner and manager to adopt managerial habits that will help you have […]
How to Build a Community for Your Small Business
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Alex de Carvalho, @AlexDC. Alex is IBM’s Social Business Manager, a public speaker, and business expert. He is currently named […]
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