Guest Article As this year nears closer and closer to the end, you have to start thinking about your budget for next year. It continues to amaze me how many businesses don’t want to create a budget. They would rather operate their business blindly than to create a profitable plan so they can prosper in […]
How to Create Your Millionaire Mindset
Guest Article The first step to creating your millionaire mindset is writing down the lessons you’ve learned on your journey. If you’re like most of us, you’re probably not too happy with some of the financial decisions you’ve made in your life thus far. As Dave Ramsey says, “That makes you over the age of […]
Finding The Money To Start Your Small Business
The following is an excerpt from my forthcoming book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 months or Less! A Month-by-Month Guide to Start a Business that Works! Scheduled to be released by Adams Media in February 2010. If you are ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship, you must get really focused on your finances. […]
Financial Help for Growing Inner City Businesses
Are you aware of all your financial options to support your company’s growth? Could your business benefit from: Discovering the full range of financial options available to grow your businesses Building and strengthening relationships with investors Obtaining one-on-one feedback from seasoned investors and consultants Optimizing your business growth strategy Promoting your company products or services […]
What You Need to Know About Your Small Business Taxes
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 @taxmama. Eva Rosenberg, BA, EA, known as the Internet’s TaxMama®, publishes the popular TaxMama.com® website, cited by Consumer Reports magazine as a […]
Ask SmallBizLady: Do I Need to Pay Sales Tax?
I recently got this question from one of my blog readers, and I thought more of you might need this information. Most businesses that sell products have to pay sales tax to the state or city they operate in. This is a tax that you charge your customers and then pay in a lump sum […]
5 To Dos to Prepare Your Business Taxes
While April 15 is the official IRS Tax Day, March 15th is actually when business taxes are due. Even though these dates might seem still far off, to make filing your business taxes this year easier, don’t put off your preparation. Even if you’re waiting for tax documents like 1099s from clients, there is still […]
What’s in the Triple Bottom Line for Entrepreneurs?
Guest Article Triple bottom line (TBL or 3BL), also known as the “three pillars of sustainability” can provide a powerful shift in an entrepreneur’s philosophy and business development. Triple bottom line refers to people, planet and profit. In my opinion, these three elements speak to the true health of a business, the full cost of […]
How to Finally Start Earning a Profit in Your Small 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 @ruthking. Profitability Master Ruth King is a serial entrepreneur having owned 7 businesses in the past 30 years. Ruth has been […]
5 Things You Could Do Today to Generate a Sale
It’s May. That means it’s National Small Business Month and it’s time for you to get serious about your business. Answer these questions about your business: Have you updated your business plan? Are you using your business plan to run your small business? Do you have monthly/weekly sales goals? Do you know by the 15th […]
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