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Despite their humble origins, small businesses really can move mountains. Women-led companies, especially, can help their communities excel. Here’s how to use your small business for your community’s benefit, courtesy of Julie Taeko.
You have likely already heard the term, “Buy local, or bye local.” This is simply a way of saying that supporting your local businesses is a great way to support your community. But, as a future business owner, your business also plays a role in bolstering your hometown.
Today, I am coming out as poor. Without a doubt, I am eternally grateful for my upbringing — loving parents, a roof over my head, food to eat, and never worried about where my next meal would come from. I definitely lived a privileged lifestyle, but that doesn’t mean I wasn’t poor.
Starting a business with your significant other can be a joyful experience, but it can also add stress to your relationship if you’re unprepared for the changes it will bring. Not only will you both have to worry about your personal finances, you’ll have the added anxiety of keeping a business afloat. The good news is, there are helpful resources that will allow you to make sound decisions with your partner. It’s also a good idea to use a few online tools to make it easier to keep up with the money end of things. Here’s a couple of things to keep in mind.
Your brand is both the face and personality of your business, and it's a unique identifier. A powerful brand leaves a lasting impression and creates trust. Businesses with a strong brand often achieve greater success – which is even easier if you follow these brand-building suggestions from blogger Julie Taeko.
There will be days when you wake up with the energy to tackle any challenge that comes your way, while other times even getting out of bed will seem like a chore. While everyone has these ups and downs in life, if you’ve been experiencing the latter more frequently than before, it’s time to make some changes.
Starting and running a business as a stay-at-home mom in San Francisco can seem daunting, especially if your kids are very young. But with the proper support, mindset, and tips, you can create your own successful business and still spend quality time with your family. Here are tips you can use to create your own business as a mom in San Francisco.
Life is multi-faceted, and so in order to not let one segment of your life bog you down, it’s important to maintain a semblance of balance and equilibrium in your routine. If your current circumstances are less than ideal, take the time to adjust and refocus your path and work towards becoming the best version of yourself.
Not to state the obvious, but we’ve all “survived” a pandemic — some people in the USA are completely over it; others are worried about the new deltacron variant and future ones to come. Beyond the obvious, the next generation (Gen Z) are bringing stronger awareness of mental health to the forefront, setting boundaries, and taking no prisoners. Think Simone Biles — the best gymnast in the world right now — who refused to perform her life-threatening stunts due to her mental health not being in tip-top shape. And I salute her! We all need to learn from her bravery and learn to stick up for ourselves when it matters most. If she had injured herself, it wouldn’t have affected you or me, only her, her entire career, and her future. She made the best possible choice for herself and I’m so proud of her — even though I clearly don’t know her personally.
Women have been disproportionately impacted by the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the fact that women typically shoulder the bulk of childcare and domestic responsibilities, those displaced due to closures and layoffs have found themselves looking for work, or trying to juggle working from home with taking care of kids and being at-home teachers. Fortunately, there are alternatives that can help you get your life and your career back on track.
