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[8 Dec 2011 | No Comment | ]
Finding money for your start-up

Dear Sarah,
I've recently launched my home-based business, and my sales are inconsistent. Until I can get a steady income flow, what are some ways that I can save money in my everyday life?
Thanks,
Sandi Hochman  Lucky Puppy
 
Dear Sandi,
Thanks for a great question!  I reached out to my friend Andrew of Money Crashers as he has awesome ideas about how to save money and get ahead!
 Starting a home-based business is a huge challenge, and in the beginning, times can be tough. However, there is no reason to despair as there are a …

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[1 Dec 2011 | No Comment | ]
How to avoid legal boo boo’s

In case you haven't noticed yet, I am all about helping you avoid the legal boo boo's that I made (and there were TONS) while starting and running my first business…….OY were there tons.  I made every mistake under the sun when it came to legal docs, working with investors, and protecting my own personal interests and not only those of the company. There is no reason for you to repeat any of the mistakes I made!  I asked my friend Linda Wang to chat with me about ways you …

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[17 Nov 2011 | 8 Comments | ]
Bootstrap or Bust

I saw a video the other day with my good friend and mentor Mike Michalowcz and it got me thinking…….
How can bootstrapping really make you a better business woman?
A lot of us dream of a big investor coming in (our knight in shinning gold coins) and solving all our problems, bringing a lot of savvy to the table, helping the business run more smoothly, and giving us that long awaited salary……right? Hey, I have been there with you……several times……in fact, I did bring on investors, and did hope they'd do …

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[27 Oct 2011 | 5 Comments | ]
How do I set my retail prices?

Dear Sarah,
 
I have a quick question…can you explain why I would want my retail price to be equal to, or greater than, the stores I want to sell to?
 
Thank you for all of your help,
Kimberly Mastropietro, Look & Feel Fabulous, www.justworkedout.com
 
 
 
 
Dear Kimberly,
 
This is a great question. Let's set the first rule straight – never sell on-line for more than your stores are selling the item for.  The main reason you want your own retail prices to be competitive with stores is so they don’t feel you are competing with them. Stores don’t …

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[30 Aug 2011 | 4 Comments | ]
20 Money Saving Tips For Small Business Owners

Dear Sarah, 
I have been in business for a couple years and am working on lowering some of our overhead right now. I wanted to know if you had some tips on ways to save on "everyday necessities" like office supplies, payroll, phone bills, and anything else we should be aware of.
Appreciate any suggestions – you are always full of great ideas!
Danielle Carr   Teddy's Tiny Tutu's
 
Hi Danielle,
I asked my friend David if I could borrow this great post he wrote on how to save for start-ups!  He covered all the bases …

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