Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSMost experts agree the United States is in an economic downturn, mostly as the result of the subprime lending fiasco. Whether you think we’re about to go into a recession, are already in a recession, or will never reach recession status, it’s safe to say that small businesses […]

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThere’s little doubt that women are succeeding in the world of small business. Women-owned startups are popping up at twice the rate of those owned by men. And, nine out of ten female entrepreneurs plan to expand their business. My guest this week is Susan Wilson Solovic, co-founder, […]

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPartnerships are a big part of small business ownership, mainly because we can’t do everything ourselves. And, whether those partnerships are alliances between supplier and retailer, or two people who agree to run a business together, it’s critical to make sure you have a solid agreement in place. […]

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSHappy 2008 everyone! Individuals have New Year’s resolutions, and your business should too! In this episode, I run through a few suggestions and ask for your help! If you have suggestions for Small Business New Year’s Resolutions, please shoot me a voicemail at 206-984-0860 or send me an […]

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSHave you ever been so ridiculously busy dealing with the smaller details of your business (scheduling, record keeping, etc.) that you have no idea how you’re going to get it all done? Surely it’s happened to us all. But, does it seem to happen to you frequently? If […]

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWhat’s going to happen to your business if a customer sues and wins? If your business is a simple sole proprietorship, they could take everything … including your house, car, and personal bank account. Scary? For sure. That’s why separating your personal assets from your business assets is […]

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEveryone makes mistakes. But, what if you could be given a “heads up” about those mistakes before they happen? While I can’t stand in your office and hold up a sign warning of impending doom, I do have some help this week. My guest in this episode is […]

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSGet each episode as it’s published: RSS – iTunes – Blubrry – Podcast Alley SHOW NOTES: Podcasting, blogging, and social networks are just a few of many new ways to promote your small business that just a few years ago didn’t exist. This week on Startup BizCast I […]

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSGet each episode as it’s published: RSS – iTunes – Blubrry – Podcast Pickle SHOW NOTES: Small business owners, myself included, have a bad habit of getting so busy doing the actual work that pays the bills, that we don’t plan for the future. Having a clear business […]

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSGet each episode as it’s published: RSS – iTunes – Blubrry – Podcast Pickle SHOW NOTES: What’s going to happen to your small business if all of your computer files go “POOF”? With computer storing nearly all of our information these days, it’s more important than ever to […]