Time Management is Essential to Success

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There are only so many hours in the day and for the busy entrepreneur managing those hours often feels like a daunting task.  Many founders I talk to feel uncertain about what to prioritize, overwhelmed by the lack of structure in their lives and unsure how to make the most of each day. The truth is […]

The 7 Business Support Services You Need

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The Biz Foundry is the hub of entrepreneurship in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee. As a non-profit organization, we offer the entrepreneur community a centralized place to get access to free and affordable business support services needed to succeed.   We’ve found that entrepreneurs often struggle with finding the right answers to their questions and […]

Why You Need to Say No to Entrepreneur FOMO

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I recently stumbled onto an interesting Forbes article titled, “FOMO May Be A True Liability for Millennial Entrepreneurs. It highlighted why millennials tend to struggle with focus during their entrepreneurial journey.  And while the article cited research on this phenomenon largely occurring with millennials, in my experience entrepreneur FOMO occurs often with entrepreneurs of all […]

Why You Need Door to Door Marketing

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When was the last time you went door to door in your community to spread the word about your business? I’d guess it’s been a while. You might even think the idea of doing so is a big waste of time. But I’m here to tell you that door to door marketing can be a […]

Why you need a lead magnet

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Acquiring new customers is the most difficult, expensive part of running a business. So how do you get the attention of an interested lead? Enter the lead magnet. What is a lead magnet? A lead magnet is a complementary product or service that you offer a prospective customer in exchange for their contact information. From […]

Startup to Profitability

Does your business pay you a liveable wage? If so, that’s a huge win, congrats! If not, don’t fret, you aren’t alone. Many small business owners struggle to take their business from startup to profitability. So if you are burning through savings, working a job plus your business, or living as minimal a lifestyle as […]

Bookkeeping vs Budgeting: Why You Need Both

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Now that 2022 is over and a new year is ahead, it’s time to start getting your books in order. Financial tasks tend to make many entrepreneurs want to run and hide, we get it money stuff can be scary! So, let’s start with the basics – understanding the difference between bookkeeping vs budgeting and […]

How to Optimize Your Google My Business Profile

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If you have a business, you need a Google My Business listing.  So, let’s dive into what Google My Business is and why your business needs it! What is Google My Business? Google My Business or GMB, is simply a free business listing provided by Google. Your profile allows you to manage how you show […]

Everything is a Project: Why Entrepreneurs Need Project Management

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Everything is a project.  Yes, everything! From making your breakfast to achieving a goal, things we often think of as tasks are actually projects. So, it’s project management NOT to-do lists that you need. What does this have to do with entrepreneurship?  Well, one of the main reasons I see business owners fail to get […]

Entrepreneurs Need Time Off

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With the holidays coming next week, now’s a perfect time to talk about taking time off.   Most entrepreneurs, myself included, suck at taking time off. We are uber commited to our businesses and customers. We struggle with the anxieties related to stepping away even for a few days. And we rationalize that not taking time […]