Guest Article When it comes to starting a business, it’s best to start with the fundamentals. You must first come up with a good idea. Then figure out if you can generate a customer base. You must consider your financial position. Conduct a SWOT analysis. Then once you have some proof of concept you’ll need […]
Ask SmallBizLady: Should I Focus on My Personal Brand or Brand My Company?
One of my loyal blog readers asked: I’ve learned from you and others that personal branding is a must if you want to set yourself up as an expert in your given area. Therefore, I’ve been positioning myself via my websites by personally branding myself. I have a few trusted advisors who are black women. […]
Using LinkedIn to Fill Your Sales Pipeline
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 Dana Taylor @EthosGold. Dana is CEO & Chief Strategist of Intelligent Ethos, Inc. which serves businesses ranging $2M-$10M in revenue, […]
How to Use Video Blogging to Generate Buzz for a Small Business
Guest Article In an effort to make the most out of their blogging sites, many small business owners and entrepreneurs are seeking ways to find a larger online audience. With YouTube being the second most visited site on the internet, video blogging has become a good option to consider to spice up a website. Blog […]
When is the Last Time You Sharpened Your Knife in Your Small Business?
I’ve been running my small business for 14 years. Every year, since I’ve been operating my social media marketing and content company, Quintessence Multimedia, I have invested in professional development courses for myself. One of the hallmarks of an exceptional leader is being a life-long learner. I’m a big fan of reading to grow your mind, […]
How to Become a Successful Network Marketer
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 Early Jackson, @Mr_Empowerment. Early Jackson has been involved in several businesses in the MLM industry since 1996. As a participant […]
How Should You Handle Payroll for Your Small Business?
Guest Article Every business must have payroll in some form or other. Traditionally, payroll has been one of the most outsourced processes in the business world. Giants like Automatic Data Processing, Inc (ADP), Paychex and Ceridian have been tapped by businesses large and small to take charge of cutting checks for their employees. But small […]
6 Steps to Keep Your WordPress Blog Safe and Secure
WordPress is a great platform to build a small business Web site, but you must stay on top of security measures. As some of you know, my blog was recently hacked by a bot looking for weakness in my WordPress and/or plugins. Hackers left thousands of spam comments with embedded links, all of my plugins […]
Who is on #SmallBizChat August 2013?
#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 […]
Presentation Skills Every Small Business Owner Should Master
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 Robyn Hatcher, @SpeakETC. Robyn Hatcher has over 17 years of experience helping individuals and organizations elevate the way they communicate. […]
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