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Start Up + Organization

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How Much It Costs to Start An Online Coaching Business

Ever wonder how much it actually costs to start a business online? If you’ve ever been curious about the costs to create a startup the right way, this post will give you a great breakdown of what to expect. Here is what you need to know about how much it costs to start your own…

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How To Write a Business Plan

This one document could change the trajectory of your business. Discover how to write a business plan, including examples and what to put in it. Have you ever sat down to create a business plan? Lots of small business owners skip over this critical step. But it’s so important. If you haven’t established one yet,…

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How to Become A Financial Coach

Do you enjoy helping people with their finances? If you have ever wondered how to become a financial coach and start your own business, then read on! This guide is just for you. Starting your own business is both rewarding and overwhelming at the same time. You can set your own hours and there are…

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Finance + Taxes

How to Pay Yourself As A Business Owner With Consistency

No business owner should be working with unreliable income. Follow my advice and you’ll know how to pay yourself as a business owner consistently from an appropriate business checking account. Is your salary your lowest priority? It shouldn’t be. There are so many clear benefits to giving yourself a consistent paycheck, such as peace of…

How to Read a Profit and Loss Statement

Do you know how to read and understand your profit and loss statement? I’ll explain what a profit and loss statement is and how to read one. Being familiar with a profit loss statement is crucial for any business owner. This one report will show you how to earn more money in your small business…

How Do You Build Business Credit?

How do you start building and establishing your business credit? Do you know why you weren’t approved for that business loan that you recently applied for? Business credit doesn’t work exactly the same a personal credit, so you’ll want to understand the key differences. Otherwise, you might not get the best terms or interest rates…

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Products + Services

How to Earn Money with Affiliate Marketing

If you have a small business or an influential blog, you can earn extra income with affiliate marketing. This affiliate marketing for beginners post will show you why this is a viable option for many businesses, and how to begin. When you started your small business, you probably focused on being great at your one…

7 Tips for Getting Testimonials to Boost Business

How many prospects and clients have decided to reach out and work with you based on testimonials and online reviews? Testimonials are powerful ways to building credibility for your business and brand. The best time to ask for a testimonial and review is shortly after your client has experienced a success and big win after…

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The Business Presentation: A Surprising Secret to Accelerate Your Success

The biggest secret that successful small businesses know is one so easy that anyone can do it. Curious what is it? Hint – it’s a business presentation! Read on and learn how you can make this small change that will make a huge difference. Are you spending money on the right areas of your business…

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Tools + Resources

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Best Small Business Conferences Every Business Owner Should Attend

When it comes to picking the best small business conference, there is certainly no shortage of options! The number of conferences that cater to small businesses continue to rise as more and more people flock to remote work and entrepreneurship. I’m a big proponent of taking advantage of conferences. Attendees will learn from the classes…

The Tools You Need to Launch and Create Online Courses

Ever been curious about how to create online courses? Teaching others online is a smart way to supplement your income while sharing beneficial knowledge with people who need your help. If you are an expert in a field, you have something you can teach a group of other people. It’s true! And I’m going to…

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Do You Need A Bookkeeper or CPA?

When you own a small business, who do you hire to handle your finances? Learn whether to hire a bookkeeper or a certified public accountant (CPA) and what the difference is between them. “I don’t want to deal with the finances. I would rather make more money and hire someone to do it for me.”…

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Inspiration + Success

7 Tips Before Investing in Vendor Booths

Conferences and trade shows can be a great way to showcase your company’s products and services. I’m a huge advocate for attending small business conferences to build your network of colleagues and potential prospects. The costs to attend a conference should be viewed as an investment in your business, especially if your ideal target audience will…

15 Lessons Learned from CampFI

I’m a huge fan of attending small business conferences. The ability to disconnect from your day-to-day routine to learn and build relationships with colleagues and influencers is always worth the investment, and I recommend adding conferences as a line item in your continuing education budget. While my must-attend each year is a financial media conference…

9 Tips to Getting Invited to VIP Events

Have you ever been to a conference and wondered how some people get invited to special VIP events and dinners by brands and key influencers? I know how it can feel to be an outsider, especially as a new attendee to a conference. As a newbie, it can seem like everyone already knows each other,…

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