Women on Business has been included on a new list of the top 40 blogs for entrepreneurs in 2015! This list was developed by Dan Western, Founder and CEO of Wealthy Gorilla, and it's filled with awesome blogs that every entrepreneur should check out! First, I'm happy to see that it includes some of my favorites like Copyblogger (years ago, Founder Brian Clark wrote the … [Read more...]
How To Break The Cycle of Feast or Famine
Many entrepreneurs get trapped in the dollars-for-hours hustle. I hear from hundreds of people who say, “I need more of ‘me’ to go around.” But while you’re dreaming about cloning, what you really need to be evaluating is your approach to lead generation. The secret to getting out of the cycle of feast or famine is to create a sales funnel that not only delivers client leads … [Read more...]
Financial Benefits of Diversifying Your Business Income
Sponsored by SBTLA: There are plenty of options for securing your business’ finances, but a sure-fire way to do so is to diversify your business income. As fancy or complicated as it may sound, it’s really just about ensuring your business has more than one source of income. If you don’t know where to start, below are some suggestions for you. Before You Begin You may be … [Read more...]
US Small Business Health Index Hits a New High
In December, Women on Business readers were invited to provide commentary on the U.S. Small Business Health Index developed by Fit Small Business. The goal of the Index is to provide accurate data on the state of small business health in the United States by focusing on businesses with 25 or fewer employees rather than the traditional definition of small business, which … [Read more...]
3 Steps To Take Before Starting A Business
The other day I was watching a re-run of the show Reba and thought, “This is a great topic for a blog post!” Reba’s younger daughter needed money for her college fund. Since Reba and her husband were divorced, she asked him if he could help. In Reba’s mind, the way he could help the most was by selling his country club membership that he had for over 15 years. Doing that … [Read more...]
5 Essentials to Review in Your Small Business Insurance for the New Year
Sponsored by BusinessInsuranceUSA.com: Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? Did you include your business in those resolutions? The start of a new year is the perfect time to review your small business insurance needs against your existing coverage to make sure your business is fully protected in the event of an emergency. What if your office caught on fire … [Read more...]
Entrepreneur’s 60-Second Guide to Trade Secrets
Sponsored by Kelley/Warner Law: Did you know that trade secret theft costs U.S. companies approximately $300 billion per year? As an entrepreneur, you need to protect your trade secrets because they're worth a lot of money to your business. Did you know that 50-60% of cases of alleged trade secret theft involve employees? Just last month, Nike sued three of its former … [Read more...]
10 Things Your Employees Don’t Want (or Need) To Know About You
Being the boss is hard, being the owner of a small business and the boss is even harder. It’s completely natural to want to dish to your employees about the hardships of your day--you likely have a lot in common with those awesome people you hired, you see them all the time, and they are genuinely interested in the well being of your business. The problem is though, that … [Read more...]
Help Create the Small Business Health Index
Would you like to help create an index of economic indicators that captures the health of small businesses in the United States? Fit Small Business is developing a Small Business Health Index with a goal to provide accurate data on the state of small business health in the United States, and the Women on Business audience has been asked to help! While the term of "small … [Read more...]
What To Consider When Starting Your Own Business
Sponsored by Elbowroom: Whether it’s been your life-long ambition or you’ve only recently been daydreaming about working for yourself, starting a business can be a daunting and challenging undertaking. There are so many factors standing in the way of your success, such as financial instability, consumer apathy and fierce competition. However, with the right approach, you can … [Read more...]