If you are at or beyond the age of 50 and are ready to think about what’s next, the question is should you retire or could you pivot and start a small business. If you took care of your money and have an expertise that is highly valuable, you might be a great consultant. Or, […]
12 Things to Do to Start a Small Business
Are you finally ready to strike out on your own with your very own small business in 2019? Owning a small business is never a get rich quick scheme; if you want success; it will cost you. It will cost you money, sleep, relationships and you will be pushed in ways you never thought possible. […]
What is a Business Microloan and How Can it Boost Your Start-up
With more and more small businesses launching every day, many entrepreneurs and business owners are finding it increasingly hard to secure financing. This is where microloans come in handy; they are typically provided by non-profits and CDFIs (Community Development Financial Institutions) to provide an efficient, flexible, and fast source of capital to help you get […]
How to Come Up With a Small Business Idea
When you are trying to come up with a small business idea, it can be tough. Maybe there is an idea burning inside you, or maybe you have so many ideas that you are unsure about which one to pursue. But if you have nothing but a strong desire to leave corporate America, there are […]
The Top 5 Things You HAVE to Do Before You Hire a Salesperson
As a business owner, my guess is that you spend too much time working in the business and not doing the strategic, thoughtful, meaningful things you thought you would do when you started your business. Maybe you’ve outsourced small things: hired an assistant to help with the day-to-day, hired someone to help with social media, […]
How to leverage your retirement funds to start a business
If your ready to transition for employee to entrepreneurship, once you decide what you want out of life the next thing you need to do is figure out how your going to pay for it. If you have significant money in your 401(k) or IRA and now your ready to turn your side hustle into […]
Is Your Small Business Ready for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday?
You might feel like a real underdog with all the major retailers slashing pricing and offering FREE shopping this holiday, but fear not. There are numerous ways that small businesses can maximize their profits during the holiday shopping season too, you just need to be prepared. In this article, we’ll talk everything Black Friday, Small […]
How to Establish Business Credit
If you are in business most likely your personal credit has been your business credit, but did you know that you can establish business credit. Cash challenges are real. We have all been there, needing cash flow to make payroll, purchase inventory, hire new employees and expand but can’t because the capital isn’t available without […]
My best advice for Millennial Business Owners
I was recently invited to appear as a featured guest on the Tweetchat #MillennialTalk hosted by social media Influencer Chelsea Krost on Tuesday at 8pm ET. She asked me to talk about growth strategies for millennial business owners. They were a lively bunch. I thought this information might be helpful for all my loyal readers, so here […]
Get the map to quit your corporate job and build a business and life you love
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 Lori Hildebrand @mycoachlori. Lori is the authority in helping female entrepreneurs turn their side hustle into their full-time gig. She teaches motivated […]