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.
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 leaders in their CEO Snapshot Survey reported experiencing feelings of loneliness. “Because the big-picture strategy decisions a CEO must make can be overwhelming, it is easy to become mired in […]
Lead with FOCUS: 5 Ways to Kick the Pivot Habit
Pivot. We heard that word repeatedly during the Covid-19 Pandemic. And the stakes were high. Many growing business owners could not operate your company, generate revenue or even pay your employees. So, you embraced the pivot. You figured out how to repackage your product or service, sell online or work remotely. Learning […]
Own Your Worth, Own Your Business
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 hear for not raising prices comes down to undervaluing your worth. Black and Latinx entrepreneurs in particular, may struggle with cultural norms around working harder and charging less. Ever heard of […]
Optimizing Your Workspace for Productivity
People are always curious about the wallpaper in the background of my videos or Zoom meetings. If you know anything about me, you know I’m authentically and unapologetically me; I keep it real and I don’t do fake. So, I wanted to have a real Zoom background and I also wanted to create a space that I […]
5 Steps for Creating Powerful SOPs
If you want to grow, you gotta let go. It’s that simple. Yep, I’m talking to you . . . You say you want to scale your business, but can’t seem to tear yourself away from trying to do it all. It’s a vicious cycle. You don’t trust people to do it like you do. So, […]
Supercharge Your Work: 8 Tips for Breaking Through a Productivity Slump
Every entrepreneur of color I know has had a day or two where your to-do list seems endless, and time slips through your fingers. If that sounds familiar, stay tuned for some game-changing tips that will help you conquer your task list with energy and efficiency. Say goodbye to the mid-week slump and hello to a more productive you!
5 Reasons Entrepreneurs of Color are Denied Business Loans
Access to capital is a must for any business. Unfortunately, BIPOC business owners can face unique obstacles when it comes to getting approved for a business loan or line of credit. Read on for 5 reasons you may not be getting approved (and advice on how to breakthrough).
What Seeds Are You Planting for Your Business?
Traditionally, the New Year is a time of planning forward. But, what about Spring? Is now the time to work the soil and plant the seeds that you will wisely, feed, water and finally – harvest, later in the year?
