It’s time to conduct an in-depth assessment of how your business performed this year.
Start with this checklist of essential items for your 2020 year end review.
Planning may feel pointless as we face another lockdown and increasing COVID-19 cases. But as business owners, it’s important that we control what we can within our business.
I just applied for PPP Loan Forgiveness through my bank, and honestly the process was fairly seamless. But it can get really complicated if you are unprepared or unaware of the rules and restrictions.
Despite what has been popularized by Shark Tank, asking for O.P.M (other people’s money) isn’t the only way to get cash to grow. Let’s take a look at the types of funding that are available and the pros and cons of using them.
Rest in Peace RGB. Hidden within her calls for equal rights are wise insights that remind me of the power we possess as woman entrepreneurs.
CPA, Bookkeeper or CFO? Everyone has their purpose and skillset. If you want to make critical decisions for your business, here’s who you’ll need.
As we move out of the 3rd quarter of 2020 there are 3 areas of your finances that need tending before 2020 4th quarter.
SCALE is such a sexy word nowadays. But, executing a sustained and impactful scale for your business is a lot more difficult than it seems.
Applying for a business loan or line of credit from a bank right now is difficult. Knowing the 6Cs that banks consider when reviewing your loan application can make the process a lot smoother.
The EIDL loan offers short term access to cash, but is it right for you? Here’s what business owners need to know before accepting these funds.
With businesses now on the cusp of reopening, employers are bringing back workers at a reduced capacity. Those who chose not to lay off or furlough workers need to make strategic cuts in order to stay afloat. One method of doing this is through a state-administered workshare program.
In this piece, four women – a business performance coach, a digital marketing maven, an architect and a graphic design firm owner – share their insights on how they have managed through crisis.
I hope that by reading and listening, you start to see things through my lens and the lens of other Black women business owners.
Let’s dive into how knowing your numbers is essential to gauge the current health of your business and figure out what you need to achieve future business goals.
Small businesses are really hurting right now. The banks and bankers have a tremendous opportunity to help.
Think of this like a checklist for responding to the immediate business crisis of cash flow.
Imagine that you had a financial officer on your team that made sure your books and financials were up to date and readily accessible.
The PPP comes with its own set of instructions to limit how the money can be spent. Here are 5 steps to manage your PPP loan funds wisely.
Make room for what is right, right now. Visualize what life looks like post-COVID-19. We will make it through this.
Should I Apply for SBA COVID-19 Loans? This is the question that I am hearing most often right now from business owners. The unsatisfying answer is…it depends. Everybody’s case is different. Everybody’s business is different. To make it through this […]
Money Monday$: What Does Insurance Cover in the Era of COVID-19? Presenting Money Monday$, a free, weekly call where I answer your questions about managing the financials of your small business. Part of the National Association of Women Business Owners’ NYC […]
Can I receive government aid for my business and if so, how do I apply? As the coronavirus continues to halt business, navigating this new reality is proving to be difficult, especially for entrepreneurs. To help, I’ve created a list […]
Join me for Money Monday$, a free, weekly call where I answer your questions on how to manage the financials of your small business. Part of the National Association of Women Business Owners’ NYC Community Connection series, we will focus […]
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Having an abundant mindset can change your position financially. One of the first steps to becoming a better version of yourself is to shift your mindset and call yourself what you intend to become. If you want to be a business owner, start calling yourself CEO or Founder.
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The economy has evolved tremendously from the days of the Great Recession to what we live in today, the “Gig” Economy. Tradition has been broken. Many workers in the public and private sectors have traded in traditional employment for non-traditional jobs in non- traditional industries […]
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Art & Money Matter’s Mondays: Today’s message is inspired by friends and colleagues who frantically called and texted the past few days because they missed the April 15th federal tax return filing due date and also missed the October 15th […]
Art and Money Matters Monday’s: This month we are blogging about transitions artists make and financial considerations for each transition. Last week we covered the transition from student life to life as a practicing artist. Click here for more details. This […]