A Seat at the Table

Practical strategies and real world advice to help you start, build and grow a profitable and sustainable business.

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Beyond the Business Blues

This time of year, lots of growing business owners get the business blues. You know what I mean . . . It’s the end of

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Latinas in Business: Balancing it All

Latinas are making significant strides in the business world, breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes. I don’t claim to know all of the hard stuff that

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Putting the Pieces Together

In this article series, we estimated the total money going out of (a.k.a expenses) and compiled sources of money coming in (a.k.a revenue) your business

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Know Where Your Money Comes From

When you step out on faith to run your own business, one your first questions might be “How will I make money?” This is an

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Understanding How Your Business Operates

Knowing where and how money comes IN and goes OUT is the first step to building a profitable and sustainable business. If you don’t build

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Why Breakeven Matters

A sense of financial stability can give anyone peace of mind. But it’s even more important for entrepreneurs of color. To offer your growing company the best chance at long-term success, black and brown business owners must employ sound financial strategies. And breakeven could be just the hack you need to get there.

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Clarifying Your Picture of Success

Have you ever felt like your business dreams are so big they seem unreachable? You are not alone. Harvard Business Review, published that half the

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Get Real About Your Worth

One of the most common challenges I face with coaching clients is convincing them to charge enough for their products and services. Often, the excuse I