Sunday, December 18, 2016

Entrepreneurs and the Holidays!


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All opinions are 100% mine.



'Tis The Season To Get Your Businesses In Order!

Or simply take a vacation and give yourself and your small business time for rejuvenation.  As an entrepreneur myself, I choose to use the holidays as a time of relaxation, reflection, and transformation for anticipation of a new year.  Other entrepreneurs use their down time on professional development by taking refresher online courses.  How ever you choose to use your time I’m sure it will be well spent. 


Whether you are a startup small business or a novice entrepreneur, chances are a new or refresher course is needed to move you to that next level.  Maybe some type of professional development or training would be essential for your success. While spending those hardworking dollars on gifts for others are important, giving your business that extra boost is essential as well.  Some suggested training courses include accounting, marketing, sales, and human resources just to name a few.  All small businesses will need proper accounting of your costs and revenues, so some type of software is required for accurate tracking.  My entrepreneurial venture started back in 2013, but because of my background in accounting I knew proper documentation and record keeping was important.  However, my marketing skills needed some tweaking, but thankfully after taking several professional development courses my life and business got easier.  Some live in person and online training courses are available with a simple Google, Groupon, or basic web search.   

If you are seeking to maximize your time and money, then Groupon offers a variety of great products and services.  One way to reduce expenditures especially around the holidays and still take that well deserved break is through the utilization of Groupon.  This site offers some awesome vacation packages that won't break your bank and still enjoy quality accommodations.  If you are like me and need that getaway, then here is a great vacation I encourage anyone to enjoy.  Maybe you’re like others and prefer to brush up on development skills, then Groupon offers a variety a business courses as well. 

Better yet, just take that very well deserved vacation and get a fresh start on the upcoming new year! 

Happy Holidays!

Monday, July 11, 2016

Business Diversity in the Community: Leveling the Playing Field

Business Diversity in the Community: Leveling the Playing Field: Recently Black Enterprise Magazine posted an article entitled "New Study Delivers ‘Overwhelming Evidence’ of Racial Discrimination in t...