Jane Bolin is an attorney, entrepreneur, and Managing Partner at PeytonBolin, a Florida-based law firm providing legal services to property associations and individual owners. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Radford University and a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from St. Thomas University School of Law. Jane was elected to the City Commission […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Growing Your Small Business Through Supplier Diversity with Kathey Porter
Kathey Porter is a Speaker, Author, Small Business Strategist, and CEO of Porter Brown Associates. She is a supplier diversity expert with over two decades of experience in small business development and entrepreneurship. Kathey has written multiple business books and hosts a podcast that shares advice and tips on scaling and growing a business. Kathey […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Marketing Mess to Brand Success with Scott Jeffrey Miller
Scott Jeffrey Miller is a Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, and the Creator of Ignite Your Genius Career Coaching. He is the former CMO of the FranklinCovey Company, one of the world’s most influential leadership development firms. He now serves as a Special Advisor on Thought Leadership for FranklinCovey and hosts their podcast On Leadership. Scott […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: The Business Mindset with Dr. Lorneth Peters
Dr. Lorneth Peters is a Small Business Champion and Connector and the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) Director in Clarksville. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications, a master’s in Corporate Communications from Austin Peay State University and a Doctorate of Education and Leadership and Professional Practice from Trevecca Nazarene University. Through her work […]
October 2020 #SmallBizChat: Building Wealth Through CryptoCurrency
#Smallbizchat LIVE is a monthly video chat where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat LIVE is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Please join us live every third Wednesday of the month from 8-9 pm ET Live on my SmallBizLady Facebook Page, […]
Finding The Money To Start Your Small Business
The following is an excerpt from my book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 months or Less! A Month-by-Month Guide to Start a Business that Works! If you are ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship, you must get really focused on your finances. It will be a real test to get back to only […]
One Definition Does Not Fit All: The Four Quadrants of Entrepreneurship
Guest Article People tend to think that all entrepreneurs are alike — that everyone who starts a business is the same, that they have the same challenges, the same needs, the same motivation, the same end game. And that’s simply not true. Working in communities across the country, we’ve found that it’s helpful to cast […]
Things I’ve Learned after 19 Years in Business
I am so excited to share that this month marks 19 years since I left corporate America to become my own boss. I started my first business, Quintessence Group, in March of 1999. I had a laptop, fax machine and a dream. After this long in business, I have learned a lot, most of which […]
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Entrepreneur
Guest Article Working for someone comes with a lot of challenges, but it is even more challenging to be an entrepreneur than to work in corporate America. I didn’t know this until I took the step to become a small business owner myself. Here’s my best attempt to save you some expensive lessons. Here are […]
Entrepreneurship: Everything Connects
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 Faisal Hoque, @Faisal_Hoque, a serial entrepreneur and author, and a devoted student of life, entrepreneurship, spirituality, and humanity. He left his birth-land […]