Category Archives: When You are Starting out

Not sure what to do to get your business started? Start with these posts first

Why Your Business Feels Stuck: The 12-Month Reality Check for Client Acquisition

Let’s Be Honest… If your business feels stuck, you’re making money but not really growing, I need you to know—it’s not your fault. Most service business owners spend 12+ months (sometimes years) struggling to get consistent clients because they don’t even realize they’re making the same mistakes over and over again. They think, “Maybe I […]

Here are five steps to turn your prospects into clients

One of the common stressors that I hear from my service based clients: What do I do once I’ve tapped out my friends and family for finding clients? You start the business and you have a handful of clients.  And business feels “good”. But then you ask everyone in your immediate network and realize you […]

3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Start a Not for Profit

 Rethinking the Nonprofit Route: Three Critical Considerations Launching a nonprofit might seem like a natural step for those passionate about giving back and addressing societal issues. But before you dive in, it’s vital to understand the implications and alternative pathways that could align better with your goals. In this blog post, we’ll explore three […]

Cut the Nonsense and Create Your Vision Board

    Are you curious about what all the fuss is about with vision boards? As we step into a new year, many entrepreneurs are inundated with advice on resolutions and goal-setting techniques. One method that stands out is the creation of vision boards, an often overlooked but highly effective tool for strategic business planning. […]

Why “I want a mentor” is the wrong question to build your business

I overheard someone asking “Would you be my mentor?”  It’s such a tough question!! You are trying to grow your business and need help. But you know that your chances of getting “yes” are pretty slim. So how do you do it well? I participated in a small business mentoring roundtable this year.  Attendees asked […]

Should I accept half of my regular rate if I really need the money?

It’s a common problem when you freelance/consult. You have a group of good paying clients. Life is rosy. Invoices and cash are coming in. Bills and expenses are paid on-time.   Until you reach the famine period. Where the work dries up. And you are stuck trying to figure out how to make rent/lights next […]

3 game changing tips if you want to start your business next year

I heard some amazing start-up business ideas this year.  So, if you are ready to start your business next year, consider these tips as you prepare. Because starting a business is like my favorite Facebook status – It’s complicated. And rather than share the traditional checklist like: Consider your legal structure Order business cards and secure […]

Listen to what your clients want like your life depends on it

How often do you listen deeply to your clients? Putting your personal agenda secondary Taking your business and financial goals off the table Where you listen to your people like it’s the first time you have ever worked with a client And you are open to hearing the unfiltered truth Let’s keep it real.  It’s […]

Why I’m not bothered that we didn’t create vision boards at my recent workshop

Y’all I hosted a vision board workshop. And we didn’t even get to the part where you create the board.  But, I couldn’t be happier!  LOL Why this insanity you ask??? Because visions boards are about much more than pasting pretty pictures.  It is more than cutting fancy ads about the doodads you want or places […]

Why you need a vision board before you start your business

Prefer to read it?  Or don’t have any headphones handy?  The edited transcript is below. Why you need a vision board before you start your business This is Malla Haridat here, helping you kick start your business.  I am a small business coach and I love helping folks take their business to the next level. […]

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