Subscribe to the Wise Woman Blog! | Whether you’re starting your small business, or you’ve owned it for years, it’s important to take stock of how well you’re adhering to business basics periodically. The end of the year is a splendid time to do that. Small Business Finances As you can tell from many of the posts on this blog, I [...] Many of my clients ask me why they should spend the money to incorporate their business. Recently, I chatted with Nellie Akalp of CorpNet.com to get some of those answers. –As a woman entrepreneur what is your passion and vision for you and your company? My vision is to continue to establish myself as an [...] You know what comes right after holiday season, don’t you? Taxes! The sooner that you get your materials together for your small business taxes, the more free you will feel. If you are a small business owner and you’re NOT in retail, you may notice your work slows down the end of December and the [...] One of my clients, Jennifer Berkley Jackson of the The Insight Advantage, has spent the last year learning how employee satisfaction impacts customer satisfaction. In this age of downsizing and stretching employees to the max, it’s important to remember that employees are an important part of your business. Without good employees, your customer satisfaction suffers, [...]  “Guess what I just bought?” Wendy said when we connected for our bi-weekly business coaching session. I expected a pair of Manolo Blahnik shoes. I was wrong. “I got a CRM!” Wendy proudly showed off her new-found lingo. “Oh,” I said. “What’s the matter? You said I needed a place to keep all my customer [...] | |