Category Archives: Money & Finances

Do You Make it Too Hard for People to Pay You?

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Do You Make it Too Hard for People to Pay You?

Now – regardless of how you feel about the politics of raising money in this way – the lesson here is important to you as a business.

People respond to definite calls to action. They respond to CLARITY.

How to Successfully Sell a Business by @DeborahSweeney

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Last month, I discussed how future business owners can avoid unforeseen shocks and surprises before buying a business of their own. On the flip side of the coin is selling a business which has a series of difficulties all on its own ranging anywhere from knowing the right time to sell to finding a capable buyer and even second guessing whether or not it’s time to let go of the business just yet. Regardless of the industry your company may be in, I’ve created a step by step strategic plan on how to successfully, and carefully, sell a business with the people and tools you’ll need on your side in order to make a deal.

Creative Entrepreneurs – Why Wait? by @ThriveConsultKY

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Often, creative entrepreneurs are so frightened by the thought of money, taxes, and finances that they become stuck—frozen in a place of avoidance and denial. You KNOW you’re going to owe taxes this year, but… you just don’t want to think about it. You realize you need to get organized before the end of the year, but it’s so overwhelming that it keeps getting pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. You have had “find an accountant!!!!!!” on your agenda for months, but are afraid of sounding silly or not having the answers to their questions, so you just ignore it.

Mommy Perks Q&A Week! Monday’s Question: How Can I Start a Business Without A Lot Of $$?

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When I asked Shara (Mommy Perks) to guest blog on She Owns It, I had no idea how fabulous her contribution would be! She provided SO much information that I couldn’t stand the thought of editing anything out. My solution? This week is “MommyPerks” week featuring 5 days and 6 questions crowdsourced and expertly answered…

Where to Splurge and Where to Save When Starting Your Online Business

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Let’s face it, sometimes you do have to spend money to make money. However, knowing when you should spend and when you should save can be confusing. When starting your own online business, if the budget is tight (and even when it’s not), use this guide to know where to splurge and where to save….

What is Your Relationship with Money?

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by Susan Liddy In general, there is a great deal of fear surrounding the topic of money. We fear what will happen to us if we don’t have enough. We fear how we may change if we have too much. We fear that our quest for money locks us into the material world and disrupts…