I just hung up the phone with an entrepreneur who is still in the early stages of developing her business. She was asking for advice on whether she should invest in a particular type of certification for her business. During the course of our conversation she told me (speaking in almost a whisper) that she […]
What the Ice Bucket Challenge can teach you about success
Most of my work with private clients is focused on helping them stand out in the crowd. What you are doing is amazing and important. You are creating a valuable shift in the world but that shift won’t happen in the biggest way possible if you don’t have business fuel (aka MONEY) flowing to it […]
Low Cost Rewards, Big Crowdfunding Impact!
Brenda Bazan and Nancy Hayes are CoFounders of MoolaHoop a crowdfunding platform that helps women with small businesses reward their customers and themselves. You can get started at www.moola-hoop.com. Are you planning a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for your business? The key to a successful campaign is to offer appealing Rewards that encourage supporters to act immediately. […]
Interview with SmallKnot: Crowdfunding In Your Neighborhood
Interview With Jay Lee of Smallknot As a crowdfunding expert I try to stay objective, but I really think that Smallknot has a mission that transcends other crowdfunding sites in supporting small local businesses. How It All Started Jay was a human rights activist before becoming a securities lawyer on Wall Street. While […]
Sometimes What You Get Paid Isn’t What Matters
When you have a small business, getting paid matters. In fact, it matters a lot. My clients are purpose-driven women that are doing their WORK in the world and getting paid is often something they struggle with. For many purpose-driven entrepreneurs, focusing on money feels wrong or selfish. I love helping women embrace their right […]