At this time of year, we all have a lot of pressures. We have our families, the holidays, parties, shopping, and our travel plans. Then there’s how we make our living. We are small business owners, we do not get lots of time off. It is important for us to stay organized to manage all […]
Best of How To Succeed As Your Own Boss 2010
Many of you who follow this blog are aware that I believe that the best thing you can do for your small business is pray over it every day. The most popular post on my blog this year was this one I wrote last January on the top 10 Bible verses that I thought could […]
There’s No Better Time to Start a Small Business
January is my favorite time of year. The start of a new year is always exciting. There are new year’s resolutions to lose weight, save more money, get more sleep and to make it your best year yet–and I am for all of that. Well, this year you should work toward accomplishing your financial resolutions. […]
How to Have Balance in Your Life as a Small Business Owner
Each week as Smallbizlady, I conduct interviews with small business experts on my weekly Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. This is excerpted from my #SmallBizChat interview with Debi Silber @themojocoach. Debi is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s in Nutrition, a Personal Trainer, Whole Health Coach, author, speaker and founder of www.TheMojoCoach.com . Debi’s branded The Mojo Coach® […]
How to Write an Executive Summary
An executive summary provides a snapshot of the business. It is essentially a sales document that highlights the main points of an in-depth business plan and is written for people who want to understand quickly whether or not your business idea is worth their time. The executive summary should contain enough information for the reader […]
How to Write a Business Plan Part II
Once you know what business you are in, it’s time to figure out who’s going to buy from you and why. You are just someone with an idea until you develop a business plan. In other words, if you haven’t written your plan yet, your business is still in the fantasy stages. In Part […]
Ask Smallbizlady: When is it Time to Quit Your Job to Pursue Your Small Business
Every Friday, I’m creating a new segment called Ask Small Biz Lady. I’m posting video answers to your frequent small business questions. This week, we are taking on the question when do you know it’s time to leave you job to operate your small business full-time. Here’s the answer: Work both the job and the […]
Smallbizlady’s Sales Advice for Start-up Businesses
Generating sales is a task that many aspiring entrepreneurs sometimes feel ill-equipped to take on, but no sales = no money. So what is a start-up entrepreneur to do? Have a detailed marketing plan and sales projections, but take on sales in your business in small chucks. I like to look at things in terms […]
Are You Right for SmallBizLady’s Reality Show?
Melinda Emerson “SmallBizLady” is looking for struggling small businesses in the PA/NJ/DE tri-state area who are interested in being featured on her reality show pilot. Must be in business at least 3 years At least $250K in revenue and no more than $3MM in revenue Having employees is a real plus Business owner must be […]
Ask SmallBizLady: What’s a Good Way to Handle Invoicing?
Every Friday, I answer your small business questions in a video blog segment called Ask SmallBizLady. This week, we are taking on the question: How to handle invoicing as a start-up? Click here for the answer. There are a few options you can use for invoicing Try paypal.com Use your accounting software QuickBooks Pro or Peachtree […]
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