Aug 31, 2021 | Financial Independence
Becoming a small business owner is a major life decision, and it is not for everyone. However, the appeal of financial independence and flexibility is undeniable for those of us who have the entrepreneurial bug. And just because you start a business does not guarantee...
Aug 20, 2019 | Build Your Business
Your company’s financial statements can provide you with a wealth, pun intended, of information. Don’t let them collect virtual dust on your computer. Use them to grow and strengthen your business. The first step, of course, it to learn about reading financial...
Jan 12, 2019 | Build Your Business
Choosing the right franchise business is a big deal. Choose the wrong franchise and you could waste a lot of time not to mention lose a lot of money. There are several factors to consider. What is a franchise business? Franchising is a method for expanding a business...
Nov 6, 2018 | Build Your Business
When it comes to questions about how to succeed in sales, there’s one question that’s usually on everyone’s mind. How do I get better at handling objections in sales? That’s the question because, honestly, that generally feels like the most difficult part of sales. It...
Oct 20, 2018 | Make More Money
Are you a good salesperson? Do you have solid sales skills? Most people answer this question with a shake of their head, NO. For most people sales seems tough. Each encounter is different from the last. You don’t know what’s going on in their mind and it often feels...
Aug 14, 2018 | Build Your Business
What’s one thing all businesses have in common? Regardless of the product or service they’re selling, and regardless of whether they’re big or small, all businesses are looking to make money. And these days, one of the biggest sources of income for a business usually...
Jun 21, 2018 | Build Your Business
Ready to start your own business, but not sure how or where to begin? You are not alone. I meet many hopeful entrepreneurs on a daily basis. They know they want to start a business, but that’s literally all they know. So what do I tell them? Get started! Easier said...
Jun 7, 2018 | Small Business Marketing
Whether you’re new to online business or you’ve been in business for a while and are new to blogging, blogging for beginners can be a period of overwhelm. You know you’re “supposed” to blog, but you have no idea how to get results from your efforts. Many small...
May 31, 2018 | Small Business Marketing
Does this sound familiar? You’ve set up your social media page and profile, you’ve followed a few people, and you’ve posted some. Maybe you’ve posted a lot. But not much is happening. Or maybe you’ve yet to see the point of social media marketing. If you don’t create...
Jan 30, 2018 | Build Your Business
My daughter Allyson, is in the process of starting a small business. We have taken all of the first steps like: -Naming the business -Obtaining the Federal ID# and the LLC -Finding the location for the business -Determining her services and price points -Opening her...
Jan 9, 2018 | Build Your Business
Writing a book no longer means having to find a publisher or filling your garage full of copies. In today’s world of self-publishing, you can have a book written and printed in less than 90 days (shorter if you are determined). It’s true. Writing a book—especially...
Oct 26, 2017 | Build Your Business
Have you been thinking you might want a business partner? This can mean different things to different people. You might be looking to partner with someone for a specific project or you may be looking for a full-time business partner. But what should you do first? How...
