Do you find yourself getting excited about invitations to live events, then wondering if it’s really worth the time and money? For me, live training and in-person events are a valuable and necessary investment in myself and my business. Over the years, I’ve come to value these events for many reasons.  Check out today’s blog post for my top 10 benefits of live events and training.

Small businesses make up 99% of the employers in the US and create 65% of net new private sector jobs.  As a small business owner, are nontraditional financing options (such as crowd funding, peer-to-peer loans, grants and business competitions) right for you? Check out 10 Tips to Win a Business Grant Competition in today’s blog post to learn more.

Are you SET to be an entrepreneur?  Five Tips for Achieving Credit-Readiness.

Asking for a loan can be scary, but you can improve your chance of success by being well-prepared and telling your story well. Have a written business plan. Keep in mind that the only thing a potential lender knows about your business is the story that you tell. Help them get excited about your dream and believe that you will succeed.

Download the free checklist, How to Prepare a Loan Request to get ready to approach lenders.  

It’s said that a picture is worth a thousand words.  What do the photos you use to promote yourself and your business say about you?  If you saw these images would you hire or buy from yourself?

Having completed several wonderful branding photo shoots, I’ve made plenty of mistakes and learned a few best practices. I’m happy to share the lessons I learned with your today.

Enjoy your next photo shoot! I can’t wait to see your results!

For small business owners, solopreneurs and home-based businesses, it’s the time of year to check in with your professional tax advisor and prepare your annual tax return. Are you capturing the ten most common business expense deductions?