It will take every bit of enthusiasm and energy you have to grow your business into a viable enterprise and a powerful brand. If you think you work hard now with a job working in corporate America, you are in for a rude awakening once you start your small business, particularly if you are used […]
When Growth Stalls in Your Business
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wed on Twitter from 8-9pm ET. This is an excerpt from my recent interview with Steve McKee @whengrowthstall on Twitter. Steve Mckee is the author of When Growth Stalls and a columnist for BusinessWeek.com. A marketing strategist for more than two […]
The Entrepreneur’s Job Description PART II
Just as you would write a job description when hiring an employee, you need to understand what is fully involved in your new job as an entrepreneur and business owner. Everyone at some time or another has dreamed of becoming their own boss, but I’m here to tell you there’s a lot of work involved […]
Good Start President Obama, But More Change Needs To Come
My first guest post for Smallbiztrends went live this week. “Will 2010 Be the Year of Start-Up America?” generated much interest, prompting many people to ask for my opinion about President Obama’s State of the Union Address — and what impact it will have on the nation’s small businesses. My ears perked up when I […]
Working With The One You Love
When you are first starting out in business, you will need help. Good help is especially hard to find when you have very limited resources. Other than interns, you may be forced to look around your personal network to see if you have any friends or family that can jump in and help you build […]
How is Your Entrepreneurial Literacy?
This is National Entrepreneurship Week Feb 20-27, 2010. This year‘s theme is Entrepreneurial Literacy Empowers Everyone. This is a theme that I truly embrace. Whether you are still working in corporate America, running a nonprofit, or leading the charge in your own small business – being able to evaluate things from a business perspective will always […]
What is Coming up in March on #Smallbizchat on Twitter?
#SmallBizChat is a weekly conversation on Twitter where emerging small business owners can get answers to their questions. If you have a Twitter account join us every Wednesday from 8-9pm Eastern Time. If you don’t have a Twitter account, not to worry. a Q&A interview with my #Smallbizchat guest is posted on this blog every […]
Become Your Own Boss Mastermind Group Starts in April
Become Your Own Boss Mastermind Group begins in March 2011 This is for start-up business owners who need help making the transition from corporate to business ownership. If you need a plan to start a profitable and sustainable small business, This is YOUR answer! The Become Your Own Boss Mastermind Group is an 8-week coaching […]
What Health Care Reform Means for Your Small Business
Last night, Congress led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, succeeded in finally passing legislation that will empower 31 million people with a new right to health insurance and remake the nation’s health care system. Many of those people without healthcare are small business owners, who have been struggling to keep their businesses afloat. Just after […]
Can You Afford to Become An Entrepreneur?
Everyone has good ideas. Some of them may even be million dollar ideas, but if you live from paycheck to paycheck or way beyond your means, you may never be able to quit your job and start a business. As the Smallbizlady, often I get emails, facebook messages and DM’s on Twitter from people asking me […]
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