A Seat at the Table

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

Grow Your Business
Ready for a Small Business Loan?

As entrepreneurs, we navigate challenges and opportunities every day. And having access to capital at pivotal points in your business is a key ingredient for making it all work. Getting

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Build Your Business
3 Ways to Make Your Business Sustainable

In uncertain times, growing business owners must focus on what you can control. Whether navigating policy shifts or economic headwinds, staying grounded in the fundamentals can help your company not

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Grow Your Business
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 on a monthly basis. Now

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Start Your Business
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 important, because its answer could

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Start Your Business
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

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Start Your Business
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 hear for not raising prices

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