2019 is a new year to be grateful in the Lord and have faith. Despite how things currently are in your life, in the economy or in your business, teach yourself to say, “I trust you, Jesus.” Know that any tough situation is temporary. When you are facing challenges, double down on prayer and meditation. […]
New Year, New Resolve
The New Year is a great opportunity to have a new start in your business. If you were thrilled to see 2018 come to a close, now is the time to build a plan to execute your best year ever in 2019. Instead of focusing on personal resolutions like losing weight or learning a foreign […]
10 Things To Do To Get Your Business Ready for 2019
Guest Article December is here! Before you get all soft and gooey about the holidays, it is important to take time to set things up right so you can achieve your business goals for 2019! You must plan your success for next year. Here are 10 things to do to get your business ready for […]
Top 10 Veteran-Owned Business Resources
It’s the 5th annual National Veteran Small Business Week. If you’re one of the 250,000 veterans who transitions to civilian life each year and are thinking about starting a business there are resources that will help you launch or grow your big idea. There are government programs and non-profits whose mission is specifically designed to […]
10 Most Costly Mistakes for Small Business Owners
Running a business is tough. When you put out your shingle that says open for business you take on at least 12 jobs at once including CEO, CFO, Social media manager and Secretary, any of which could cause you to go out of business quickly if you make a significant mistake. Below are a few […]
SmallBizLady’s Summer Reading List 2018
As you know by now, summertime is when I catch up on my business book reading. Every year, I take a look at all the books I’ve been sent in the last six months to see what’s worth a good read. There are some gems that have been released this year in entrepreneurship, marketing, and […]
10 Bible Verses Every Small Business Owner Needs for 2018
God put it on my heart to talk about hope for business owners in 2018. Hope is the foundation of our faith in God. This is lonely road that we walk as entrepreneurs. There’s a lot of hard work, fear, anxiety, excitement, and then you get to rinse and repeat all those emotions again and again. But […]
10 Things To Do in Your Small Business Before 2018
It’s December, and the holidays are right around the corner. But in order for things to go right in your business in 2018, you need to start planning now. Do you want with just another year where you end up in reactionary mode? What are you going to make happen in the new? Hire staff? […]
Top 10 podcasts for small business owners
Listening to podcasts has become a great way to learn something while you are doing something else. I’m a big fan of hitting the treadmill with my phone and earbuds and checking out a new episode of some of these business experts. If you are trying to pick up some new skills in your business […]
SmallBizLady’s Summer Reading List 2017
As busy as I get, I always take time to read business books, especially in the summer. I’m a firm believer that leaders are readers and as an entrepreneur, you’ve got to keep on learning to hold onto your competitive edge. So if you schedule some down time, that really is for relaxing, but when […]