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 Laura C. Roane @InsuranceLady01. Laura is known as The Insurance Lady and specializes in Insurance Planning and Education. Many families and small […]
Does Your Small Business Have An Emergency Preparedness Plan?
Sponsored Post Staples second annual workplace safety survey results were recently released, which coincides with National Safety Month this June, a time of heightened awareness regarding emergency preparedness among small businesses. Although reported that natural disasters are rated high among safety concerns among office staff, more than sixty percent of businesses report that recent catastrophes, […]
How to Run a Successful Small Business With Your Kids
Linda Collinson is no stranger to entrepreneurial success. In the ’80s, she developed a natural skincare line, LaCrista Natural Skincare, from her kitchen table. Her small operation grew quickly, and by the ’90s her products were being sold in Wal-Mart, Whole Foods, Giant Foods and in other stores across the country and internationally in China. […]
How to Make Sure Your Sales Conversations Close 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 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Nancy Bleeke, The SalesPro Insider @salesproinsider about the new conversations buyers need to help them do something or decide to buy. Nancy […]
9 Ways to Boost Your Marketing Efforts in Your Small Business
Sponsored Post Marketing is the engine that drives a small business. In order for your marketing strategy to work, you must know who’s your paying customer and how you are going to stand out in the marketplace. Competition is global, so it’s best to focus on a specific niche customer to stretch your marketing dollars. […]
Does Your Small Business Have Enough Insurance?
I am concerned that small business owners do not have adequate liability insurance for their businesses, and I wanted to provide information so that you will know what you need to be protected. I reached out to a few insurance experts to help me explain your options and what is needed in a typical small […]
The Basics of Good Bookkeeping for Your Small Business
Guest Article The thing that every small business owner needs to know in order to remain profitable, healthy and sustainable is to stay on top of the financial records. Having a monthly bookkeeping regimen is essential for business success. Bookkeeping focuses on three basic concepts, revenue and expenses, assets and liabilities and debits and credits. […]
Shipping Prices Have Gone Up, Are You Ready?
It was announced recently that the United States Postal Service has raised rates and is ending Saturday delivery service for everything but packages starting in August 2013. Are you a small business that does a lot of shipping to your customers? If so, this rate hike could be taking a bite out of your profit […]
National Small Business Week is Here!
America’s #1 Small Business Expert Joins the New York Times. I am excited to announce that I am joining the writing team at the You’re the Boss section of The New York Times. Premiering this May, my column on social media and small businesses will run weekly on the blog centered on small business ownership […]
The New Rules About Blogging for Money
As of December 1, 2009 the Federal Trade Commission is going to require Bloggers, Podcasters and video producers – any producer of consumer-generated content online to disclose any paid endorsements to their followers and audience they communicate with online. These new rules have the potential to change everyone’s online habits. Here’s what you need to […]
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