Running a small business requires wearing multiple hats—operations, marketing, finance, customer service, and more. Fortunately, there’s a wide range of free tools that can help you streamline your processes, increase productivity, and save money. Whether you’re a solopreneur or managing a growing team, these 50 best free apps for small business owners are powerful, practical, […]
Celebrate National Small Business Week 2024
Join me and the Small Business Administration for National Small Business Week from April 28 – May 4, 2024. This is our nation’s celebration of the 33.5 million small businesses across the country. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and this is our week to shine as entrepreneurs, employers, and innovative startups. The last […]
Turning Resolutions into Reality: A Blueprint for Small Business Success in 2024
As the clock strikes midnight on January 1, small business owners across the globe are filled with renewed hope, setting resolutions to make the coming year their best one yet. However, the unfortunate reality is that many of these aspirations fall by the wayside as the year progresses. The biggest goal killer in business is […]
The One Productivity Tip Every Entrepreneur Needs
I thought the project would take me two or three weeks to complete. However, once I implemented this tip, I finished that project in a single afternoon. The key to productivity is focus. If you can completely eliminate distractions, it’s amazing what you can get done. But the truth is that the most common sources […]
Who’s on #Smallbizchat February 2019
#Smallbizchat is a weekly conversation where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Please join us live on Twitter every Wednesday from 8-9 pm ET. Here’s how: follow @SmallBizChat on Twitter and follow the hashtag […]
Who’s on #Smallbizchat January 2019
#Smallbizchat is a weekly conversation where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Please join us live on Twitter every Wednesday from 8-9 pm ET. Here’s how: follow @SmallBizChat on Twitter and follow the hashtag […]
4 Ways Your Inbox is Inhibiting Business Growth (& How to Fix It)
Sponsored Post The email inbox. It’s still one of the most important tools in your sales process, especially for your sales team’s toolbox. That being said, inefficient use of email and the inbox can cause costly bottlenecks and inhibit long-term business growth. What’s worse, many business owners don’t even realize that they have a problem. […]
How to Gain Control of Your Free Time as a Small Business Owner
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 Laura Vanderkam @lvanderkam. Laura is the author of several time management books including Off the Clock and 168 Hours. Her […]
SmallBizLady’s Holiday Gift Guide 2018
Once a year, I provide a list of my favorite products and apps for anyone looking for gifts for small business owners. If you are in business and ready to make an investment in your business or yourself, I have a great selection of products that will help increase your productivity and grow your business. […]
How to Bring Minimalism Into Your Small Business
Guest Article Ever visited a home designed around the simple principles of minimalism? From the moment you enter the space, it’s obvious that something is different. Clutter is nearly nonexistent. The few knick knacks that made the cut actually have purpose. The space somehow seems bigger. When you’re in a place like this, you feel […]
