As a small business owner, it’s important to keep essential aspects of your operation in-house whenever possible, logical, and cost effective. Social media outreach is one element more and more small business owners feel comfortable handling themselves. But whether you’re taking on the responsibilities yourself or delegating them to other members of your team, it’s […]
How to Leverage Conference Networking
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Mike “Ambassador” Bruny @ambassadorbruny. Mike works with entrepreneurs and those who think like one to help them build stronger relationships. He is […]
Do You Have a Holiday Sales Strategy Yet?
Do You Have a Holiday Sales Strategy Yet? If you sell stuff online or offline, it’s time to create a Christmas holiday strategy. Some businesses make 80% of their profit over the holidays, so you need to make sure that you get your share of the holiday spending. You should be thinking about how you […]
5 Finance Secrets to Make Your Small Business More Successful
Being an expert in finance is not usually a top priority for someone starting or running a small business. Here are five tips to make sure you’re handling your finances according to best practices: 1. Record-Keeping There are two main reasons to keep track of the finances of your business. First, you need to maintain […]
Is Your Life Plan Working For You?
I am a firm believer that you need a life plan before you ever write a business plan. Your life plan is your big picture vision for your life. Your reasons for starting your business should be to fulfill your life plan. It’s also a step in business planning that is often overlooked. Why is […]
How to Become a Successful Sales Person in this New Economic Environment
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Brynne Tillman @BusDevU. Brynne is the President and COO of Business Development University and President of Linked User Group on LinkedIn. She has […]
How to Interview For Your First Employee
Choosing the right person to do the job can be a challenge. It all comes down to your interview process. Once you have reviewed the resumes, its’ time to get in touch with your prospects. You should interview at least 5 people for every available position. A great candidate will have a strong match between […]
The New SEO for Small Business Owners – QA with Chris Bennett
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Chris Bennett @chrisebennett, the CEO of Central. Chris and his Co-Founders created website builder so small business owners all over the world can build their […]
Building A Team For Your Small Business
When you get to the point where you can no longer survive as an “army of one”, that means it is time to bring reinforcements…employees. Hiring and working with employees will be an adjustment, but it’s one you will thank yourself for later, particularly if you choose well. One of the first skills you must […]
How to Teach Yourself the Art of Delegation for Business Success
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with @alyssagregory. She is a small business collaborator. She is passionate for creating opportunities and sharing knowledge to grow small businesses. She has […]
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