Posts by Deborah Sweeney
Small Biz: There’s No Shame in Second Place
For years, sporting events and competitions have taught us that the ranking system for being a winner is first, second, and third place. Gold, silver, and bronze. You’re a winner in all three areas, but it’s a little different when you get into first place. During the Olympics, you stand on a step that is…
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How to Not Crumble When Your Small Biz Reaches 50 Employees
Recently, I hit the 50 employee mark with my small business which is, in a word, awesome! When I think about how far we have come over the years, all of the offices we’ve worked out of, partnerships we’ve established with other like-minded companies, and talented faces that have joined our team, I can’t help…
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4 Up-and-Coming VC Firms Female Entrepreneurs Need to Know About
Last year, TechCrunch reported that the percentage of women partners among the top 100 venture capital firms is rising. As these numbers continue to grow, it’s an indicator that more and more women are in the position to invest in female-driven startups and give these companies a much-needed financial boost. Over the last couple of…
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What Can The Winter Olympics Teach You About Getting Your Small Biz in Shape?
It’s almost that time of the year again! Opening Ceremonies for the 2018 Winter Olympics officially kick off on Friday, February 9th in PyeongChang County, South Korea. For the next two weeks, fans from countries all over the world will be watching athletes compete in winter sports ranging from skiing to figure skating and cheering…
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Ask Yourself These 4 Questions Before Starting a Business in 2018
Are you ready to be an entrepreneur in 2018? Maybe you have a side gig you’re ready to turn into a full-time business or you’re excited to own and operate a franchise. You’re ready to embrace the #thehustleisreal hashtag and share photos on Instagram of all the cups of coffee you’re chugging to make your…
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3 Interview Questions Small Businesses Need to Start Asking Candidates
What was one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses in 2017? According to a report from the 2017 American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor, it isn’t keeping current business nor is it cash flow concerns. The number one challenge to growth — at 26% — is finding and investing in the right staff. The…
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It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint, When It Comes to Small Business
The first Sunday in November can only mean one thing: it’s the day of the TCS New York City Marathon event. Whether you run or not, you can’t help but watch the race and cheer on its participants. This year, I was excited to see Shalane Flanagan win the marathon — by one whole minute!…
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Making It to Game 7: How Entrepreneurs Can Embrace a World Series Mindset
No matter where you live or what team you root for, you’ve heard the buzz surrounding the World Series playoffs between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros. For the Dodgers especially, it has been 29 years since they won, or even made it into, the World Series. Six intense games between both teams later,…
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4 Female Athletes Successfully Embracing Entrepreneurship
All throughout October, female entrepreneurs everywhere are celebrating National Women’s Small Business Month. As reported by the SBA, more than 11 million woman-owned businesses can be found in the United States, generating more than nine million jobs and $1.6 trillion in annual revenue, and conquering every industry from healthcare to social services. Going the distance…
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5 Ways to Prep Small Businesses Facing Natural Disasters
I had originally considered titling this post something along the lines of “the best ways to protect a small business from emergencies.” But the truth is no entrepreneur truly can do any of that. From hurricanes to earthquakes, the best we can do when Mother Nature strikes is to take as many safety precautions as…
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