As solopreneurs and small business owners, it’s easy to identify ourselves based on the successes – and failures – of our business. As the leader – the public face – for our organizations, when our business hits a rough patch, our team makes a mistake, or we lose a client, we often internalize our business […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Where Can I Get Some Money?
So you are starting a business… now, how are you going to fund it? When it comes to the monetary aspects of building your brand, it is crucial to go into the process knowledgeably. Whether it be applying for a loan, entering a pitch competition, or reaching out through a crowdfunding campaign, seeking funding for […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Why Small Businesses Fail
As the SmallBizLady, one of the saddest things in the world to me is to see a small business go out of business. To drive down the road and see small businesses with “For Rent” or “Everything Must Go!” signs in the windows of their establishment. My mission is about empowering you – giving you […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Creating Opportunity and Maximizing Wealth with Jay Samit
Jay Samit is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is widely recognized as a leading expert on disruption and innovation. He has been described by Wired magazine as “having the coolest job in the industry,” raising hundreds of millions of dollars to help startups, working with Fortune 500 companies, transforming industries, and being […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Why Small Businesses Fail
As the SmallBizLady, one of the saddest things in the world to me is to see a small business go out of business. To drive down the road and see small businesses with “For Rent” or “Everything Must Go!” signs in the windows of their establishment. My mission is about empowering you – giving you […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Be A Boss – Ep. 007
What does it really take to be your own boss and start a small business? Many new entrepreneurs start their ventures with the impression that starting a business is easy. Social media has drastically glamorized the concept of entrepreneurship, but what many people do not realize is that what you see on social media is […]
5 Reasons Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Start a Business
Everything has changed. No company is left untouched by the pandemic. And most of the economy is tanking, which includes massive layoffs and life changes that no one could predict. But these reasons could be the very motivators, and opportunities that make you successful in the venture you have always dreamed of starting. Here are […]
How to Start a Business After 50
If you are at or beyond the age of 50 and are ready to think about what’s next, the question is should you retire or could you pivot and start a small business. If you took care of your money and have an expertise that is highly valuable, you might be a great consultant. Or, […]
7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Business
I’ve been in business nearly 20 years and in that time many people have called me asking for advice about what they need to know to start a business. After being about asked how to transition from employee to entrepreneur over a hundred times, I was inspired to write my bestselling book, Become Your Own […]
Is Passion Enough To Launch Your Dream Business?
The saying goes like this, “Follow your passion and you will never have to work a day in life.” Those who take this phrase too seriously and find courage to leave their stable job for a passion business idea soon understand that’s it’s not as simple as it sounds. There are various situations that crop […]