Lisa Nichols transformed her life from struggling single mom to a motivational millionaire entrepreneur. She has now dedicated her life to teaching others how to do the same. Although the numbers are more promising than 25 years ago, women’s numbers in entrepreneurship lag behind men’s. African American, women-owned businesses lag even further behind. Lisa is […]
The pain at the pump is getting unbearable. Gas prices have jumped at least 11% so far this year, and grocery prices have risen 5%. Main Street is feeling the price pinch, and pressure is on business owners to either absorb the additional cost, or pass it along. Labor costs will continue to rise, and […]
The Obama Administration’s proposal to lower the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 28 percent and eliminate deductions for certain industries is not receiving rave reviews. The International Franchise Association, IFA, says this may negatively impact the more than 80 percent of franchise business owners who are pass-through entities such as S-corporations or LLCs […]
The Washington Post called it “digital crack for women”. It’s hard to stop, and many addicts don’t want to. ‘Pinning’ has become a habit for tons of internet users and Pinterest is now the fastest growing web site ever, with over 10 million people visiting it each month. One of the key reasons Pinterest is […]
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what’s it worth to consumers? Visual imagery influences how we feel, what we do, and what we buy. Attention-grabbing visuals are the ones that garner the most attention and get the most sales. Visual Marketing: 99 Proven Ways for Small Businesses to Market with Images and Design […]