Small businesses face both challenges and opportunities as we prepare for 2026. With limited resources, the ongoing tariffs, and inflation, it’s crucial to focus on strategies that can maximize growth, enhance efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction. Here are ten essential actions every small business should take before then. Conduct a Comprehensive Business Audit Before implementing […]
How to Finance the Purchase of an Existing Business or Franchise
Buying a business or franchise can be one of the smartest moves you ever make. You are stepping into ownership with systems, customers, and revenue already in place. But for most new entrepreneurs, the biggest question is simple: how do you pay for it? The good news is that there are multiple financing options available […]
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition: How to Decide Whether to Buy an Existing Business or Invest in a Franchise
If you have ever dreamed of owning a business but did not want to start from scratch, it may be time to explore Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition. This strategy lets you buy a business that is already generating revenue or invest in a franchise with a proven model. For professionals in their 40s, 50s, and beyond […]
How to Champion a “Better Together” Culture in a Small Business
Every small business owner dreams of having a team that works like a family, where people trust one another, collaborate seamlessly, and go above and beyond because they care about the mission. But creating that kind of environment does not happen by accident. It happens through intentional leadership and a daily commitment to culture. A […]
How to Keep Your Employees When You Buy an Existing Business
Buying an existing business can feel like stepping onto a moving train. It’s already in motion, with its own rhythms, culture, personalities, and quirks, and you’re expected to take the conductor’s seat without derailing the ride. You’ve just signed the deal of a lifetime. Congratulations! You’re now the proud owner of a business that’s already […]
How to Become a Business Owner Through Acquisition
Would you like to go from resume to revenue? Are you a corporate refugee looking for a new path to financial freedom? I’ve got the answer. The Next ACT CEO Summit is for you. It’s a three-day virtual conference taking place January 22–24, 2026, that will guide senior women leaders age 45+ to become entrepreneurs […]
Scarcity: The Silent Business Killer Holding Women Back
If you’ve been in business for more than five minutes, you’ve heard this phrase: “There’s not enough.” Not enough money. Not enough time. Not enough opportunity. Not enough good employees out here. That mindset, my friends, is called scarcity, and it’s the silent business killer that keeps too many women entrepreneurs stuck, spinning their wheels […]
The Great App Consolidation: How to Cut SaaS Spend by 40%
If you feel like you’re paying “SaaS tax” every month, you’re not imagining it. Most small businesses have quietly accumulated 20–30 subscriptions, many overlapping, plus add-ons, per-seat fees, and stealth renewals. The result: app sprawl, duplicate costs, manual work, slow cash collection, and rising risk. The antidote is consolidation, fewer apps that do more, with […]
26 Great Ideas to Market Your Coaching Business
Marketing your coaching business isn’t an afterthought, it’s a designed system that blends authenticity, clarity, and deliberate outreach. In a crowded market, remember that coaching is different: you’re not just selling sessions, you’re inviting someone into a trusting relationship that catalyzes change. Because your offer is intangible, your marketing must make outcomes tangible, share client […]
From RFP to Purchase Order with Corporate Contracts
Winning a corporate contract isn’t about dazzling a room and waiting for magic. It’s a structured march, from the first conversation to a cleanly issued purchase order (PO), timely payment and ultimately, repeat business. Below is a practical, end-to-end playbook you can follow to turn interest into revenue without getting lost in procurement purgatory. A […]
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