Sponsored Post Running a small business is hard work, especially for a “mompreneur.” In many cases, you are doing the three full-time of jobs of wife, mother and business owner all at the same time. Every day you are doing more with less and trying to figure out how to get it all done smarter, […]
5 Things Every Entrepreneur Must Do Each Day
Meditate– The worst thing you can do for your business is start each day in a race. I am strong believer in thinking about your day before you jump into it. I start each day in prayer before I leave my bed. I find that I am able to keep a positive disposition throughout my […]
Are You Thinking of Changing Your Small Business Online Identity?
Sponsored Post Selecting an appropriate domain name is important in building a business online presence. Some say, you should check if the URL is available before you even decide on a name for your business. But if you are already in business, chances are you already have a website and a brand. Earlier this year, […]
10 Best How to Start a Small Business Websites
Let’s face it– starting a small business is hard. There are lots of ways out here to fail in business. The secret weapon that I use for keeping my business strong is being a life-long learner. One of the ways I grow myself and keep my mind sharp is being a veracious reader. I read […]
Do you need a Small Business Makeover?
Pitney Bowes wants to give your business a communications makeover worth up to $10,000. If you could use some help with your email, direct mail and social media communications, you can win a free year of using Pitney Bowes’ full suite of business tools. The grand prize winners will also receive in person one-on-one coaching […]
Top 10 Myths About Your Small Business Taxes
Sponsored Post It’s tax time. This might not be your favorite time of the year, but not doing proper tax reporting is a problem you do not need in your small business. With the ever-changing requirements for businesses, it is easy to make a mistake or get caught up in tax myths. Greatland Corporation, one […]
Finding Alternative Funding Sources for Your Small Business – Q&A with Tom Gazaway
Tom Gazaway is the President of Hawkeye Management. Tom is a certified Business Finance Consultant. He was personally trained by the #1 credit expert in the United States, John Ulzheimer. Tom is an advocate for entrepreneurs and small business owners. His company, Hawkeye Management, provides loans & lines of credit to help business owners start, […]
4 Things All Entrepreneurs Should Do On LinkedIn
LinkedIn is important! 75% of all professionals in the US have a LinkedIn profile, which means if you want to do business you must have one too. LinkedIn is powerful tool that you can use to promote yourself if you are an individual consultant or a company with 2 or more employees. Here are […]
Blogging, & Handling Corporate Inquires & Monetizing your Online Brand.
Check out this quick video from the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference. Fellow blogger Jewel Figueras of http://www.JewelsFabLife.com was interviewed by LaShanda Henry creator of SistaSense blogs for entrepreneurs and the Black Business Women Online Social Network. http://www.sistasense.tv/smallbizlady-and-jewelsfablife-talk-blogging-and-working-with-brands-part1/ We discussed blogging, handling corporate inquires and monetizing your online brand. Enjoy! I’m always here as a resource. […]
Who’s On #SmallBizChat – June 2011
Each week as Smallbizlady, I conduct interviews with small business experts on my weekly Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. Here are the upcoming guests for June 2011… 6/1 – Tom Gazaway @TomGazaway | Finding Alternative Funding Sources for Your Small Business 6/8 – Neil Rader @TrophyCentral | Building a Successful Online Business 6/15 – Ken Kaufman @CFOWise […]