Have you wondered if you could succeed as your own boss? According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), the small business sector is growing rapidly, but still many people fail in business in the first two years. While corporate America has been downsizing, the rate of small business start-ups has grown, and the rate for […]
Who is on #SmallBizChat January 2014?
#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 […]
SmallBizLady’s Best Blog Posts of 2013
Every week I publish articles on this blog because I want you to succeed as your own boss. My mission is simple: to end small business failure. There are times when I write things based on questions I am frequently asked and then there are other times when I recall a hard learned lesson in my […]
How to Have Better Communication Within Your Small Business
Guest Article Customer satisfaction is a leading reason why consumers choose to work or not to work with a business. Lack of respect or courtesy between your employee and customers can be detrimental to or even kill a sale. For the optimal customer experience, employers need to teach employees to implement compassionate communication. Respectful dialogue […]
One Way to Make Tax Season Easier for Your Small Business
Sponsored Post While you might be winding down your calendar year, the responsibilities of running a small business never stop. Tax season is fast approaching. One of the first requirements you’ll have in your business in 2014 is filing your W-2 & 1099 paperwork. Business owners are required to provide income statements to all employees […]
Best of SmallBizChat 2013
Every Wednesday night from 8-9pm ET, I host #Smallbizchat. It’s a weekly chat on Twitter that is a peer-to-peer mentoring program. Each week I feature a small business expert to share wisdom and hard-learned lessons with the community so that everyone can succeeed as their own boss. This past year on #Smallbizchat was one of […]
Could Volunteer Service Boost Your Small Business?
Guest Article You work hard. Your employees do, too. But do you focus on just making money or are you a part of the local community where you do business? Making time for volunteer service could be good for your business and your neighborhood. But, it can be hard to find the time to run […]
What Will Be Your Competitive Differentiator in 2014?
It’s easy to get caught up in the New Year, new products mindset, but sometimes it doesn’t take a big shift to grow your business – just a minor one. I like the idea of taking the end of the year to regroup and go back to basics. One of the fundamental questions every business […]
How to Turn Adversaries Into Allies in 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, @bobburg. Bob Burg is the best-selling author of Endless Referrals and The Go Giver (coauthored with John David Mann) and shares information on topics vital to […]
3 Types of Employees and How to Manage Them in Your Small Business
Guest Article Things can be stressful when you’re running your own business. But when you grow to the point where you start bringing on employees, that’s when things get really interesting. Even managers at larger companies grapple with the concept of employee archetypes, personality clashes and varying work styles. It’s only magnified if you only […]
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