Let’s face it—if your nonprofit is still relying solely on grant applications and those annual galas where board members reluctantly bid on vacation packages they don’t want, you might as well be using a rotary phone to call potential donors. In today’s economic climate, diversification isn’t just smart—it’s survival. Several nonprofit CEOs I’ve spoken with […]
50 Best Free Apps for Small Business Owners
Running a small business requires wearing multiple hats—operations, marketing, finance, customer service, and more. Fortunately, there’s a wide range of free tools that can help you streamline your processes, increase productivity, and save money. Whether you’re a solopreneur or managing a growing team, these 50 best free apps for small business owners are powerful, practical, […]
Best of The SmallBizChat Podcast 2023
Welcome to the “Best of SmallBizChat Podcast 2023”! As the year comes to a close, we’re excited to present the cream of the crop – our top 10 interviews that left a lasting impact. These insightful conversations feature industry leaders, experts, and entrepreneurs sharing invaluable wisdom on navigating the challenges of small business. Join us […]
SmallBizLady’s Summer Small Business Reading List 2019
It’s the beginning of June, and I find that summer is a great time to read books that I’ve been meaning to read, but just haven’t gotten around to. You know, books like Story Brand by Donald Miller that everyone keeps talking about. There are some brilliant books that have been released in the last […]
SmallBizLady’s Best Small Business Advice from 2018
I’m often asked, “Where do you get the ideas to blog about?” Honestly, I get them from you all—my loyal readers and followers. Your questions, comments, emails, and voice mail messages give me great ideas for blog posts. If YOU are wondering about a specific topic, then I know that OTHERS are looking for this small […]
#SmallBizChat Interviews: Best of 2018
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. Then, every Thursday we publish the complete interviews from our amazing authors and guests. I hope that you have enjoyed the #SmallBizChat interviews we’ve done this year! In case you […]
Best Small Business Guest Bloggers for 2018
Every Tuesday on succeedasyourownboss.com, we feature guest bloggers from all over the world who share valuable insight about how to start and grow a small business. This is all in support of our mission to End Small Business Failure, and I appreciate that these small business guest bloggers take the time to share advice from […]
SmallBizLady’s Holiday Gift Guide 2018
Once a year, I provide a list of my favorite products and apps for anyone looking for gifts for small business owners. If you are in business and ready to make an investment in your business or yourself, I have a great selection of products that will help increase your productivity and grow your business. […]
SmallBizLady’s Blog Round Up June 2016
Here are three articles that I think will enrich your business for help with social media, networking and hiring summer help with your kids. 10 Ways to Create Great Content For Your Small Business Blog 5 People You will Meet on Your Road to #Business Success With Summer upon us, you might be looking […]
How to Start, Run and Grow an Ecommerce Store
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 John Lawson, CEO of ColderICE Media (@ColderICE). John is an expert on selling online. He is the CEO at ColderICE […]
