If you’re starting a business or looking for capital you’re going to need an effective pitch deck, one that will make investors take notice. For those who don’t know, a pitch deck is a brief visual presentation that gives...
Most people don't even consider adding a partner when they're launching their new enterprise. Should you?
Our digital devices can be blessings or curses. A lot of us wouldn’t be able to do our jobs without them. But, our devices can really hurt our ability to stay focused, When the world is in your pocket...
The pandemic and subsequent lockdown may have slowed down the number of small businesses that were launched, but it never stopped. As a founder, I know how difficult it is to make sure a business is successful. Since I...
This week, I’m pleased to introduce Monita Page as our Employee of the Month for July. Monita has been with VersaTel Solutions is one of our amazing bookkeepers. She started working for VersaTel Solutions four years ago. My clients...
Congratulations! You’re on your way to launching your new business. But, maybe you’re struggling to name it. Should you name it after yourself? Use a pun? Try to tap into the zeitgeist and name it something that’s popular right...
Having enough capital is key to running a successful small business. Finding capital is difficult, often more so for women. But there are small business grants (from government agencies, nonprofits, and private organizations) that can help. Nerd Wallet’s Rieva...
We’re hearing the term “workplace culture” a lot these days. But, some bosses aren’t exactly sure what workplace culture means (they just know they don’t want a toxic one!) The career website Indeed defines workplace culture as “(A) collection...
We all know that 2020 was a rough year for a lot of people. Small businesses were hit especially hard by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even companies that were doing well at the beginning of the year...
This month is drawing to a close, which means it’s time for me to choose another Employee of the Month. This is always a hard task because every member of our team is exemplary (excuse my bragging!) For January,...