Deborah Sweeney

November 28, 2018 1 Comment

Should Your Small Business Hire a Lawyer?

Before I became a small business owner, I was a lawyer. This leap from one very different career path was reminiscent of Elle Woods in the movie Legally Blonde going from fashion to law school. Only I started out as a practicing attorney, and later became the CEO of a small business. While, admittedly, there were moments where I ... Read More

October 16, 2018 2 Comments

3 Scary Things That Can Happen To Unincorporated Businesses

Halloween is right around the corner, and I’ve been thinking about the scary moments entrepreneurs face when they start their businesses. The most frightening moment isn’t when you take out a loan. It’s not when you’re drafting an in-depth business plan. The scariest thing a small business owner can do for their startup is to put off ... Read More

September 5, 2018 1 Comment

How to Start a Small Business at Home

Back to school season is in full swing for kids everywhere, which may leave some stay-at-home parents feeling empty nest vibes. Why not become a parentpreneur (parent and entrepreneur) and start a small business from the comfort of your own home? Sure, it can be a little stressful in the beginning to grow the business while helping ... Read More

July 18, 2018 1 Comment

The Dos and Don’ts of Networking During Summer Months

Statistics have shown that one in four individuals don’t network at all. The reasons may range from lacking enough time (which 41% of networkers admit is the case) to being used to seeing networking in a stereotypically unflattering light. The reputation of networking, unfortunately, is that a group of professionals is gathered in a ... Read More

June 13, 2018 3 Comments

These 5 Qualities Are Proven to be the Most Valuable in Business Mentors

SCORE, the nation’s most extensive network of volunteer, expert business mentors, recently released their Spring 2018 The Megaphone of Main Street data report on the state of women’s entrepreneurship. The document covered key findings in women-owned business, financing and female entrepreneurs, and the impact of mentoring on business ... Read More

May 2, 2018 Leave a Comment

How to Overcome Burnout When You Work From Home

When it comes to burnout, we tend to associate the concept with corporate office roles more than we do work-from-home positions. After all, how does one burn out when they can set their schedule, relax their dress code a bit, and do what they are truly passionate about in the comfort of their own home? The reality is that burnout ... Read More

March 20, 2018 Leave a Comment

3 Questions Small Business Owners Should Ask Before Hiring a Nanny

If you’re a working parent, you already understand the struggle of juggling working on your business while taking care of toddlers and infants is like — and it’s far from being easy! Whether you work from home or run a brick and mortar storefront, most entrepreneurs can benefit from investing in a nanny. According to Forbes, hiring ... Read More

February 6, 2018 Leave a Comment

DBA, EIN, and SUI: Breaking Down the Tax and Management Must-Haves for Your Business

Gotta love it when a blog post title is more acronym-based than words, right? Some readers might recognize all of these terms while others will pick out only a couple of familiar ones. Still, others might not have a clue what any of these mean, and that’s where we come in to help out. Here’s what work-from-home entrepreneurs need to ... Read More

December 27, 2017 3 Comments

Seeking Small Business Capital? Check Out These 7 Financing Options

If you're looking for simple financing options for your small business, keep reading for tips and ways to fund your entrepreneurial dreams. Funding for any small business is challenging. Though, it can be daunting to ask for money when you know you’ll be running the entire operation from your home - I’m here to tell you to get that ... Read More

November 8, 2017 3 Comments

3 Signs Your Business Blog Needs a Content Revamp

As the holidays approach, and home-based entrepreneurs take the time to conduct an end-of-year business review, chances are, they’re drafting up some early resolutions to get out of the New Year starting gate with a bang. These resolutions are usually created after a little trial and error. Knowing what you know now after some ... Read More

September 20, 2017 Leave a Comment

In a Creative Rut? Get Inspired with These Quotes from Famous Female Entrepreneurs

It happens to the best of us. One minute, you’re hurtling at 60 miles an hour with an endless stream of great ideas for your business, riding a creative high and feeling like there’s nothing you can’t accomplish. Then, out of nowhere, it happens. Somehow, the high trickles down, and you wind up feeling stuck and uninspired with your ... Read More

August 2, 2017 5 Comments

4 Items to Put on Your “Back to School, Back to Business” Checklist

It’s officially that time of the year: Back to school for the kids and back to business for the entrepreneurs! While entrepreneurs are technically in business 365 days a year, the fall months bring along a renewed focus on balancing parenthood and school with work as well as determining what’s next to come for your small ... Read More

June 13, 2017 4 Comments

3 Confidence Boosting Tips for Female Entrepreneurs to Ask for More

Whether it’s a request for extra funding for your startup or a meeting to establish a partnership with another company for the first time, asking for more is still a struggle for even the most confident entrepreneurs. Want proof? According to a survey conducted by salary.com, 44% of people negotiate only sometimes, and 18% opt ... Read More

April 26, 2017 2 Comments

Why You Should Let a Millennial Handle Your Marketing

It seems like every year the internet lights up with a sea of listicles in favor of and against millennials tackling marketing initiatives for businesses. However, as time progresses, it’s also think-piece material that is quickly becoming outdated. Millennials are officially growing up. A recent Goldman Sachs infographic states that ... Read More

March 8, 2017 Leave a Comment

These 6 Woman-Owned B Corps Will Inspire You to Be the Change in Business

“B The Change.” It’s the slogan made famous by the B Corporation movement, the entity of choice for entrepreneurs that want to benefit society just as much as their shareholders. However, becoming a B Corp is more than just legitimizing a business. B Corps must also earn their certification through B Lab and meet the organization’s ... Read More