While every entrepreneur has a different success story, I tend to see some of the same factors affecting most business’s results. Now, not all of these are personality traits. Many are simply ways of doing things, so no matter who you are, changing your actions can have major results. The bottom line is you can […]
A 12-Month Plan for Starting a Business in 2015
Starting a business takes time, and that’s something newbie entrepreneurs don’t realize. In fact, in my newly updated book, Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, I give you a full year to get everything lined up in your new business endeavor so you’re set up for success. Here, let’s develop an easy plan so […]
Lessons From the Frontlines with Brian Smith, UGG Australia Founder
Guest Article I recently had the opportunity to pick the brain of a business legend Brian Smith, the founder and creator of UGG Australia, which is a billion dollar brand here in the US. I asked him to share what they don’t teach you in business school about running a small business. Here’s what Brian […]
How to Fix Back Office Dysfunction in Your Small Business
If you’re like many small business owners, managing a team may not be your strong suit. You may be passionate about your business or industry, but may lack the necessary leadership skills to keep your staff in line and productive. If you’re busy running your company, you may not notice serious issues in the office […]
How to Build Wealth Through Your 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 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with @theRealKiyosaki. Robert T. Kiyosaki is best known as the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad. This is the #1 personal finance book of all […]
5 Things Business Owners Should Know To Avoid Expensive Mistakes
Guest Article Do you have your own small business? One of the toughest things to do is run a business, especially if you have never done it before. Whether you are a veteran at your business or starting something new, here are a few things that you need to know to avoid expensive mistakes: 1) No one […]
5 Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask Themselves
When you are coming up with ideas for a small business, often your mind can go wild with business concepts, but the key is to come up with an idea that has a profit center and a niche target customer because you need to turn that idea into a sustainable business. In my bestselling book, […]
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 […]
Would You Like to Take a Vacation From Your Small Business?
I recently returned from a vacation in Paris. I’ve been in business more than 15 years and during this time, I have made it a point to take off during the last two weeks of December, plus to take at least two serious vacations per year. In the last 5 years, since my son has gotten a […]
The Small Business Anti-Diva Guide to Startups
Guest Article Women in business are a wonderful thing, but divas in business simply are not. There is zero room for attitude and personal demands as the founder of a startup small business. If you plan on the entrepreneurial community catering to your every whim, you will fail before you even begin. To launch a […]