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Where Should I Start with Social Media Marketing for My Crafting Business?

Elizabeth Larkin, Michael Kelly, and Eric Dollinger

In episode #52, hosts Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks answer the question: "I create balloon crafts for parties. Animals are just sculptures. Just as a side gig. I rely mostly on word of mouth marketing. If I want to get into social media... Continue

Do I Need a Mission Statement for My Small Business?

Elizabeth Larkin, Michael Kelly, and Eric Dollinger

In episode 51, hosts Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks answer this question: "I run a small B&B, pretty straightforward. Do I need to really take the time to craft a mission or vision statement? I'm not creative or great at writing, so... Continue

How Do I Get Into Government Contracting? With Tom Skypek of GovBizConnect

The Hartford

In episode 49, hosts Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks answer this question: "I run a small business that cleans linens for hotels and banquet halls. I have a competitor that gets government contracts for the same type of work. Where do I go... Continue

What’s the Best Way to Create a Website for My Pizza Shop?

Michael Kelly, Elizabeth Larkin, and Eric Dollinger

In episode #45, Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks answer this question: "I own a small pizza shop right near a college campus. It's kind of a gold mine. Can you recommend any easy to use software for building a decent looking website. It... Continue

How Do I Set Up an eCommerce Website for My Yoga Studio?

Michael Kelly, Elizabeth Larkin, and Eric Dollinger

In episode #43, Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks answer this question: "How do I setup an eCommerce website for my yoga studio? I want to start selling yoga videos and expand my income sources. Can you guys give me like the quick start... Continue

Reporting Income from Your Side Hustle and Competitor Going Out of Business

Michael Kelly, Elizabeth Larkin, and Eric Dollinger

In episode #42, hosts Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks discuss how to pay your taxes if you have a side hustle. How much do you report and what you can take as a deduction? In the second segment, we talk about the benefits of buying a... Continue

How to Tell if Your CFO is Stealing From Your Small Business and Dealing with Difficult Customers

Michael Kelly, Elizabeth Larkin, and Eric Dollinger

What should you do if you suspect your small business's CFO is stealing from your company? Join hosts Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks as they discuss how to tackle this tricky situation in this week's episode of the Small Biz Ahead... Continue

Setting Up a Home Office and Managing A Lot of Vendors with Johnna Kaplan

Elizabeth Larkin, Michael Kelly, and Eric Dollinger

On this week's episode of the Small Biz Ahead Podcast, Elizabeth and Gene talk to writer Johnna Kaplan who recently researched the topic: what do small business owners really need in their offices to run a successful business? In the... Continue

Motivating Your Employees to Give Their Best and Paying Taxes Quarterly

Michael Kelly and Elizabeth Larkin

We tackle the hard job of getting your employees to give their best everyday in the office. How do you motivate your good employees to be great? In the second segment we talk a business owner through the process of paying quarterly taxes,... Continue

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