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Should You Hire a Consultant? How to Know When It’s Time to Get Professional Help for Your Business
And Why Waiting Too Long Could Cost You Everything Every small business owner wears a dozen hats—salesperson, bookkeeper, marketer, HR...
Tara Bowdel
4 min read


Start Lean, Scale Smart: The Art of Operational Efficiency
In the early days of your business, you wear every hat. CEO, marketer, janitor, accountant, late-night overthinker. That lean startup...
Tara Bowdel
4 min read


🛠️ Turning Layoff into Launch: Start Your Business with Confidence
Losing your job is emotionally and financially hard—especially in today’s uncertain market. But for many, getting laid off becomes the...
Tara Bowdel
2 min read


The Best Businesses to Start from Home After a Layoff (That Are Actually Doable)
Losing your job can feel like a punch to the gut—especially in today’s uncertain market. Whether you saw it coming or it hit you out of...
Tara Bowdel
2 min read


7 Most Common Reasons Small Business Owners Hire Consultants (And Why You Might Need One, Too)
As you’re well aware, running a small business is not for the faint of heart . You sport all the hats, juggle all the responsibilities,...
Tara Bowdel
4 min read


How to Choose a Consulting Business Name That Actually Works
(This article would have done us good when we started our Consulting Business ! We hope it helps you, too.) Choosing a name for your...
Tara Bowdel
3 min read


How to Set Up Your Small Business Properly: A Simple Breakdown
Cutting through the fluff…let’s talk about real steps. So, you’ve got a business idea—or maybe you’ve already been side-hustling and it’s...
Tara Bowdel
5 min read


Business Math 101: A Quick Reference Guide for Entrepreneurs Who Don’t Love Math
If you’re gonna hustle, you better know your numbers. You don’t need to be a CPA or a spreadsheet wizard to run a successful small...
Tara Bowdel
4 min read


"Now Hiring"? Hold Up — Here's What You Need To Do First
So, you're thinking about hiring your first employee. Maybe you're drowning in orders. Maybe your inbox is a daily avalanche. Or maybe...
Tara Bowdel
4 min read


Is Your Business Stuck — or Just Scaling Too Slowly?
You’ve done the hard part. You built the business, brought in your first wave of customers, maybe even hired a few people. The wheels are...
Tara Bowdel
4 min read


You Killed It at the Pop-Up — Now What? How to Turn Temporary Wins Into a Sustainable Business
So you had a killer pop-up. You sold out inventory, collected a ton of email addresses, had influencers tagging your setup, and maybe...
Tara Bowdel
4 min read


Your Shelves Are Lying to You: Why Small Business Merchandising Sucks (and How to Fix It)
Let’s be honest: most small business owners didn’t get into business because they dreamt about sourcing vendors or optimizing shelf...
Tara Bowdel
3 min read
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