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3 Common Pitfalls Business Owners Can Avoid
If it were easy everyone would do it We all know starting a business isn’t easy. Starting one as woman can be even more difficult.
January Planning
So you’ve set your 2020 goals. Now what? This is the season when the internet lights up with countless articles about yearly goal-setting. That’s something
Have you built your expert team?
Whether you’re a solopreneur or well into your CEO-hood, it’s crucial that you have a team of professionals that know you and your business. Who needs to be on that team? Read on…
How Not to Get Screwed by the City of LA’s Freelance and Business Tax
A gentle reminder to report your freelance or business income to the City of LA by February 28, and to contact your councilperson about the gross receipts tax.
Do Fewer Things, Better: New Tools for Getting Your Business Unstuck
Sif Industries is expanding. Beginning May 14, we will support more current and aspiring women business owners in their entrepreneurial journeys with a daily newsletter and spot coaching services.
Innovation over perfection
Scarcity may be holding back your ability to grow.
5 Tips: How to Increase Your Sales Pipeline
In uncertain times, you’re wise to have 3-5x your target revenue in your pipeline. I hear you saying, “Thanks that news flash, Jill. But how?” Here are five tactics to increase the flow in your pipeline without feeling like a jerk:
Choosing a Small Business Retirement Plan?
Did you start your business to improve your financial security? You’re not alone – according to Entrepreneur Magazine, about two-thirds of US small business owners say they were motivated to start a company to have better financial stability.
Are you spending or investing?
My dad has a tradition of giving the grandkids $20 in quarters for their birthdays. Last year, my son marched his literal money bags to the store on the day after his birthday and bought three Transformers Rescue Bots.
Give yourself a raise
Before you reach out to potential coaches, ask yourself these questions.
Unfair advantages in conventional wisdom
Conventional advice on its own will not help you find your unfair advantage.
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