At this time of year, we all have a lot of pressures. We have our families, the holidays, parties, shopping, and our travel plans. Then there’s how we make our living. We are small business owners, we do not get lots of time off. It is important for us to stay organized to manage all […]
The Right Way To Make Sales Calls For Your Small Business
I have recently been exposed to too many instances of sales calls that are inappropriate and ineffective to actually make a sale. Social media networks such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook are great for making the initial connection, but if you do not take the time to interact and actually build a relationship with your […]
Working With The One You Love
When you are first starting out in business, you will need help. Good help is especially hard to find when you have very limited resources. Other than interns, you may be forced to look around your personal network to see if you have any friends or family that can jump in and help you build […]
10 Things To Do Before Going into Business
The following is excerpted from my forthcoming book Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months: A Month-by-Month Guide To a Business That Works! which is being published by Adams Media, March 2010. Are you tired of your boss nagging you throughout the day? Are you fed up with the small amount of pay you get […]
Best Small Business Start-Up Books
I am a serious book reader. I pride myself on reading at least 25 new books a year to learn the latest information about running a successful small business. When you are first launching your small business I believe it’s best to plan for 12 months before you start. During that time there are many […]
10 Things To Do Before 2010
The best way to start out the New Year is to close out the previous year with a plan to get your house in order. Don’t start January 1st in a panic. Use the down time of the last two weeks of the year to close out important administrative and marketing tasks. Here’s a list […]
Smallbizlady’s Reading List Part II
Reading is brain food for your business. To keep your thinking sharp it is always good to read about the latest techniques for running a successful small business. One of my favorite things to do is read books about business strategy, social media and leadership. Here’s Part II of a list of best books that […]
SmallBizLady’s Reading List Part I
In business, reading is fundamental. It is crucial to help you grow your expertise as a business leader. One of my favorite things to do is read books about small business best practices, social media and leadership. Here’s a list of best books that I think will have a major impact on your business strategy […]
10 Ways to Get Your Blog to Shine
This is the last post of a three part series on blogging for business. We started out with how to get started blogging. Then we tackled the strategy for setting up your blog as your only website or having two separate websites. Now we are finally talking about what to do to get your blog […]
10 Books That You Should Have in Your Small Business Library
SmallBizLady’s Recommendations: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie First published in 1936, this is one of the best self-help books ever published with 15 million copies in print. This book touches on the fundamental techniques of handling people, six ways to make people like you, and twelve ways to win people […]