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 Chris Daniel, @consultnjeans. Chris is the Consultant in Jeans, a consultant, coach and author based in the DC area. His new book, […]
How to Turn a Hobby Into a Small Business
This is the first of a two part blog series on how to turn a hobby into a small business. Hobbies are fun personal interests that people pursue out of love. Some use hobbies to spend quality time with loved ones, friends or themselves. Some people use hobbies to relax. Popular hobbies including scrap booking, […]
Is Your Business Still Relevant in the Marketplace?
In the early years of your small business, you struggle to find a foothold in a competitive industry. Then, you find your ground and enjoy success. But what few entrepreneurs ever bother asking themselves a few years down the road is: Is my business still relevant? Do I still have a customer base that will […]
5 Steps to Managing Staff Departures
Guest Article As a business owner, there will come a time when you will need to manage a staff departure. Employees can resign to move on to better opportunities or because they are disgruntled. Some retire and others you may have to fire. Whatever the reasons for staff departures, here are five steps that will […]
What is the Best Structure for Your Small Business?
Guest Article Choosing a business structure can be unnerving for the new business owner. After all, your business structure affects how you pay your taxes, how you pay yourself, and how much paperwork you have to deal with. Two of the most popular legal structures for small businesses are the LLC (Limited Liability Company) and […]
Do You Need to Know Your Business?
The answer is a resounding YES! If you are starting a business, your business venture should be something in which you have experience or professional training. The only exception to this rule is if you buy into a franchise, but it is especially true if you take over an existing business. Sometimes there are people […]
Are You Ready for 2010?
The economy is on the rebound, but the nature of business has changed. Is your small business repositioned for 2010? October and November is the perfect time to start planning for how you will kickoff the New Year. It’s not about making it through the recession; it’s about coming out of this recession with a […]
#SmallBizChat Live Telesummit Recap (Part 1)
(Dear readers: this is the first part of a two part post about SmallBizChat Live Telesummit. Part two will post on Friday, November 13, 2009.) Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. This past week, I presented the first annual #SmallBizChat Live Telesummit. The goal was to […]
#SmallBizChat Live Telesummit Recap (Part 2)
(Dear readers: this is the second part of a two part post. Click here to see part one.) Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. This past week, I presented the first annual #SmallBizChat Live Telesummit. The goal was to give the audience the information to create […]
No Network, No Business
The following is an excerpt from my forthcoming book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 months; A Month-by-Month Guide to a Business that Works! Scheduled to be released by Adams Media in February 2010. In small business, your network is key is to your business success, but it is astonishing to me why people with […]
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