Oprah Winfrey is my hero. I never thought about being an entrepreneur until she got on my radar when I was in college in the early 90’s. It was around that time that she opened Harpo Studios in Chicago, making her the third woman in the American entertainment industry (after Mary Pickford and Lucille Ball) […]
How to Reinvent Yourself to Start a Small Business
Guest Article More than half a million new businesses are launched each month in the U.S. Sometimes the impetus is a desire to create something new – or finally be your own boss. Other times, it’s finding out that one’s chosen path isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and after starting down your career path you […]
Happy 4th Anniversary #Smallbizchat on Twitter
Today is the 4th anniversary of #Smallbizchat. I started the weekly live chat on Twitter on April 22, 2009 to help small business owners get answers to their pressing questions. The mission of #SmallBizChat is to end small business failure by reducing the learning curve as you start and grow your small businesses. The show takes place every […]
5 Things That Scare Me About Starting My Own Business
Guest Article After many years of working for other people, I am now working for myself. It’s not the first time, but it’s the first time in more than a decade. True confession: I’m terrified. It’s not about confidence. I know I’m good at what I do. Social media may seem new, but I started […]
Overcoming the Mental Challenges of Starting a Business
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 Cate Moore @Tru_Vitality. Cate is a regular contributor to the online publication of Eligible Magazine, author of the e-book: The […]
7 Tips for Online Retail Store Start Ups
Guest Article If there’s one thing to remember in online retail, it’s that you must provide stellar service and give the customer what they want – make it easy and quick for them to buy from you. The harder you make it to do business with you, the more sales you’ll lose. It seems like […]
Taking Your Small Business to the Next Level w/ Michael Gerber
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wed. on Twitter from 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with @MichaelEGerber Michael E. Gerber is founder/chairman of Michael E. Gerber Companies and E-Myth Worldwide. He has published 13 books including the international […]
What Kind of Insurance Do I Need For My Start Up?
Guest Article Small businesses need insurance protection just as larger companies do, but when your margins are thin or sales are sluggish, you have to cut costs, which often means forgoing small business insurance. This is doubly true for start-ups that are often short on operating capital. No matter how appealing skipping business insurance may […]
How to Run a Successful Home-based Business
Many folks think that building their own home-based business is the opportunity of a lifetime. We fall in love with the idea of being our own boss, setting our own schedule, even the idea of no longer having to wear a corporate uniform every day is a huge draw for some would-be entrepreneurs. Every day, […]
How to Become a Family First Entrepreneur
Each week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with small business experts that could benefit my audience. This is excerpted from my #smallbizchat interview on Twitter with @MarcWarnke. He’s the author of ONO, Options Not Obligations Family First Enterpreneur. Marc has had some incredible life experiences as a result of his entrepreneurial successes. He was able to semi-retire for three years as […]
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