Finance
[Reason #2] Why people fail at business
This blog is a continuation of a series:Why people fail at business. Reason #1 was they don’t have a deep why, and thus, they haven’t made up their mind to succeed, no matter what. Reason #2 is they quit.And they quit too soon. I’m sure you’ve seen a cartoon like the one below where the…
Read More[Reason #1] Why people fail at business
Dear entrepreneur (or aspiring entrepreneur), I need to be real with you. There’s a lot of fluff floating around the interwebs about starting your own business and enjoying all the freedom and rewards that can come from it. But I need to give you a shot of truth. I do this not to be mean…
Read MoreThe Lie of “Not Enough Time”
People frequently ask me what a day in the life of a mompreneur like me looks like. They gasp when they hear that a) I have five kids b) they are all homeschooled c) that I run multiple businesses on top of that, all from home. They usually say… “WOAH. I can’t even handle my…
Read More[Part 3] How Your Small Business Can Thrive During a Recession: Build a moat around your business
In the last few blogs, I went over the major shifts we’re seeing in our economy. How business owners need to respond in order to stay alive and thrive during these weird times. We talked about how to reduce expenses and how to increase revenue. I even shared a notepad list of exactly how I…
Read More[Part 2] How Your Small Business Can Thrive During a Recession: Increase Revenue
Increase Your Revenue! In Part 1 of how to save your business during a down economy we discussed the method for reducing costs. Before we move on to revenue, I wanted to show you this little exercise I recommend you do on a regular basis. Get a big sheet of white paper.If you have a…
Read More[Part 1] How Your Small Business Can Thrive During a Recession: Reduce Costs
Get ready for a doozy! We’ve been talking about the economic shifts and the effects that are having on businesses, especially online sellers and brands. We talked about a trifecta effect which is made up of inflation (which will likely continue to increase), a recession, and changes in shopping trends to more in-person. That adds…
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