Developing a marketing budget might be the last thing you want to deal with in your business, but it is necessary. Your current stage of business will impact how much you’ll need to spend on brand awareness and outreach. In general, expect to spend more when you’re in the start-up phase than once you’re up […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Stress Management with Vernon L. Williams
Vernon L. Williams, known as The Stress Prevention Strategist, helps you prevent stress and burnout. He is an author, speaker, and coach with a reputation for challenging, encouraging, and equipping clients to avoid stress and burnout. From the beginning of his entrepreneurial career, Vernon has had the reputation of exceeding client expectations and helping people […]
February 2023 #SmallBizChat:How to Grow through Uncertain Times and Managing a Family Business
#Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is a monthly video interview show 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. Please join us live every third Wednesday of the month from 8-9 pm ET Live on my SmallBizLady Facebook […]
15 Tips to Attract Customers to Your Small Business
I’ve been a small business coach for a long time now, and it’s interesting how the big questions never change. Whether a person just started their small business or has been running it for a while, they ask me, “How do I attract customers?” The truth is that there isn’t one thing you need to […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Leveling Up Your Communication with Meredith Bell
Meredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982. She has conducted hundreds of programs for leaders and the members of their teams to help them communicate and work together more effectively. She has also personally worked with thousands of entrepreneurs, leaders, consultants, and coaches. She loves building strong relationships with clients, resellers, affiliates, and vendors. […]
10 E-commerce Strategies to Weather an Economic Downturn
According to Bloomberg’s December 2022 survey, economists say there is a 70 percent chance that the US will experience a recession in 2023. As a small business coach, the first thing I need to tell you is DON’T PANIC! The economy regularly cycles through highs and lows, and if you are prepared, you’ll weather the […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Government Contracting with Your Small Business with LaQuan McCarley
LaQuan McCarley is a government contracting expert who provides consulting services to help small businesses start doing business with the federal government. Her firm, Verve Consulting, Inc., provides business development, compliance, proposal management, and certification services for companies interested in doing business with the federal government. Through her 20+ years of experience, she is familiar […]
15 Reasons to Start a Business in 2023
At the end of December, I posted a list of my most-read blogs of 2022. Topping the list was this article about 9 reasons to start a business in 2022. I get it! After the downturn that resulted from the pandemic, you want to be sure you are making a calculated decision. And guess what? […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Imposter Syndrome with Melinda Emerson
I love doing solo podcasts because that allows me to directly answer questions that I get from my fans and loyal readers. And I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about impostor syndrome. And I think it’s worth talking about because I don’t think enough people talk about it. Young entrepreneurs often experience and […]
How to Establish Business Credit
It is important to establish business credit as soon as you decide to go into business. Having good business credit is always important, and you also need to understand how bad credit can affect your business. The most impactful aspect of business credit is your ability to secure financing. If you have bad credit, you […]
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