5 Tips for Scoring a Public Speaking Gig to Promote Your Business
Giving speeches and participating in panels at conferences or webinars are common ways for small business owners to enhance their…
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9 PowerPoint Tips from a Small Business Owner
When it comes to designing a great slide presentation, be forewarned: I have little creative or artistic ability. I have…
How to Figure Out How Much to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner
You are in college and it is the summer. You decide to paint houses to make a little pocket money. A neighbor of yours is interested.…
Why Every Small Business (Yes, Even Yours) Needs a CRM System
No business is as close to its customers as a small business. As a small business owner, you have personal…
3 Steps to Prepare For an Unplanned Weather Event
Whether due to natural disaster, fire, or another unforeseen event, businesses sometimes must suspend their operations temporarily—for days, weeks or…
Should You Let People “Pick Your Brain”?
“Would you mind if I picked your brain?” You get this question, I’m sure. You’re an attorney. Or an accountant.…
Why You Should Pursue Public Speaking (and How to Be Good at It)
Fear of public speaking is considered the most common fear a person can have, even more than the fear of death! But,…
The Best Business Decisions I’ve Ever Made for My Small Business
Every small business has major turning points: Moments where one or two key decisions were made that set the business…
3 Ways to Screw Up a Business Presentation
You want to really screw up a presentation? No worries, I can help. That’s because I’ve screwed up plenty. It…
3 Reasons Why You Stink At Networking
I am frequently asked to give advice about networking. And if you’re taking advice from me on this, then you’re…