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Creative Financing Options for Small Businesses When I started my first business back in the early ’90s, I didn’t go to a bank. I borrowed $600 from my roommate and put $200 worth of yarn on my credit card. That bought me a second-hand knitting machine and a few supplies. My knitwear business was officially born! Of course, most businesses take a lot more capital than that to get started, and it doesn’t always make sense to start small and grow as you go along like I did. Business growth gobbles cash, and my fashion business was no exception. In the

Over the past few months, I partnered with Certified Core Energetics Practitioner and Money Witch Bryn Bamber to host a series of three workshops designed to help women entrepreneurs shift their relationship with money, make strategic financial decisions, and feel more confident about investing in their business. We’re now giving away access to the recordings for free! The workshops came out of a conversation, where we shared some of the issues that we saw our clients struggling with around money. We saw them holding back from making important investments in their businesses due to fear, old money blocks and a “personal

As November wraps up, it’s time for my monthly review. Did I stay on course with my plans? Honestly, nope. And guess what? That’s totally okay. Life has a way of throwing in unexpected side quests, and this month was no exception. I signed up for two amazing opportunities that required way more preparation than I anticipated. Add to that a bout of illness and some family and home responsibilities that needed attention, and suddenly, my carefully planned schedule took a backseat. But here’s the thing: tracking goals and reviewing your progress isn’t about perfection or beating yourself up when life

As October comes to a close, it’s not just pumpkins we’re carving – it’s time to carve out time for a monthly review for your small business! 📝 Taking time at the end of each month to assess what’s working and what’s not is like looking under the bed for monsters – it may feel a little daunting, but it’s the key to keeping scary things from creeping up unexpectedly in your business! What’s Been Brewing in October? 🧙‍♀️✨ After one month of working (and working on) my Q4 strategy, I’ve already seen some magical results in my business. Here are

My Q4 Business Strategy Revealed – And You Can Do It Too! This is week 3 of breaking down the parts of strategy, how they fit together, and sharing behind-the-scenes peeks into how it’s going. Visit the last two blogs to see previous posts. Ever feel like you’re working super hard but not seeing the results you hoped for?Are you overwhelmed, unsure what to focus on to move the needle in your business? If that sounds familiar, it’s time to introduce you to the power of metrics! What Are Metrics in a Small Business? In a nutshell, metrics (also known as Key

My Q4 Business Strategy Revealed – And You Can Do It Too! This is week 2 of breaking down the parts of strategy, how they fit together, and sharing behind-the-scenes peeks into how it’s going. Today I’m talking about the free events that have become a big part of how I market my business coaching services. For years, I’ve hosted a free monthly Q&A called Business Power Hour, where I help entrepreneurs get “unstuck” in different areas of their business. Whether it’s strategy, mindset, or operations, this hour is dedicated to answering questions and offering real-time coaching, and it’s a core