Sales is about listening to and understanding the client’s needs. It’s about helping them to understand you have the solution to what they need. You can solve their problem. Dr. Nadia Brown, founder of The Doyenne Agency, Inc., unpacked for the Smart Hustle community what we need to do to …
As a small business owner, you know that a credit card can be a helpful tool for managing your business’s finances. It’s also an excellent way to provide your employees with the means to handle their business expenses. But if they’re not used correctly, credit cards can quickly get out …
In the age of the internet and social media, the debate surrounding depression’s authenticity as a mental health condition has gained momentum. Some argue that depression is merely a state of mind, influenced by external factors like social media and online interactions. Others maintain that depression is a real …
How do you do payroll when you hire employees ? Here are facts to help you understand your responsibilities and easily manage your small business payroll and payroll taxes. Learning to do payroll can seem like an overwhelming task when you first hire employees. Among the things you’ll need to …
There are lots of very wrong myths out there about entrepreneurs that may be worthwhile for you to examine as you think about whether starting a business is right for you. In his book, How to Start and Operate a Business: Winning the Entrepreneurial Game, which I published a number of years ago, author David …
Business owners pitch all the time. We pitch our employees on our ideas. We pitch our future customers and “sell them” work hire us. We even pitch our 3-year-olds to encourage them to eat their veggies. Keane Angle, founder of Story Pitch Decks shared his insights for small business owners …
Recently I was the judge of a competition. I’ve judged many competitions – with seasoned business owners and with young students. Most of the competitions are “fast-paced” and require a fast decision. It’s NOT like Shark Tank where there can be 30 or more minutes of deliberation, then some due …
There are thousands of great business books. These are the top 10 small business books that I’ve read over the years that have been most helpful for me. These books will help ground you in mindset, marketing and finances. MINDSET of business, being a better leader and inspiring your team. …
According to research, over 3.6 billion people use social media worldwide, a number projected to increase to almost 4.41 billion in 2025. With such a massive presence of people on social media channels, businesses can’t afford to miss the huge opportunity of reaching wider audiences through social media marketing. It …
