Most small business owners are focused on survival. Making payroll, closing the next deal, and keeping customers happy this month are real priorities, and they matter. But if you only build for the next quarter, you will never create something that lasts for generations. Enduring businesses are not accidents. They are designed with intention, discipline, […]
How to Create Raving Fans in your Small 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 8-9 pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Tom Jackobs, who has been an entrepreneur for over 30 years. He has started, purchased, closed, and sold businesses. Tom’s […]
How to Power up Your Business Plan
From time to time as Smallbizlady, I conduct interviews with small business experts that could benefit my audience. This is excepts from my #smallbizchat interview with Ellen St. George-Godfrey, a top expert in business planning. Elli coaches entrepreneurs who want to develop their “behind the business” skills by using the three keys of ability, success, and growth. This is an […]