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We write about money, give business tips, discuss the balance between work and personal life, find ways to combine entrepreneurship and motherhood, and tell stories about our fellow women entrepreneurs who inspire us. Learn more about how to build a successful local small business. Don't forget to share and leave your comments. It means a lot to us!

Essential Steps to Setting Your 2024 Business Goals

As the New Year is upon us, as small business owners, we have a unique opportunity to reflect on the past and plan for a prosperous...

Laura Crain

Jan 8, 20244 min read

How to Hire The Right Person?

Lately, many business owners have voiced their complaints about finding people willing to work. There has been a debate whether it's due...

Aima

Sep 24, 20212 min read

Women-Owned Businesses in Numbers

Since its opening, Shop a Small Business and the Womens' Council of Entrepreneurs have dedicated their time and efforts to promote and...

Aima

Sep 23, 20212 min read

Are You Ready to Expand Your Business?

As a small business owner and entrepreneur, you might be asking yourself, when is the right time to expand your business? If you have a...

Aima

Sep 21, 20212 min read

Digital Marketing Trends You Should Pay Attention To

Since 2020 most if not all small businesses have had to somehow alter their models of operation and include online interaction with...

Krista McDaniels

Sep 16, 20212 min read

Does Fitness Help Your Business Success?

A short answer – it depends. If you are a business owner, you are constantly pushing to make your business successful and profitable,...

Aima

Sep 9, 20212 min read

Successful non-profit organization: how to start and operate it

Helping people in your community or elsewhere is a rewarding practice. It is necessary though to proceed with creating and running your...

Aima

Sep 7, 20212 min read

Guide for Successful Small Business Online

Since the pandemic crisis, many small businesses have learned to adapt and move their businesses online. We want to assure you that the...

Aima

Sep 1, 20213 min read

Benefits of Learning a Second Language for business

The United States has always been a diverse country with hundreds of ethnic groups living together, working together, making their...

Aima

Aug 27, 20213 min read

Five Ways to Fund Your Startup

A startup is a new young business founded by one or more entrepreneurs based on a unique idea, product, or service. Typically, funding of...

Aima

Aug 4, 20213 min read

Small Business Owners’ Resources

Whether you are just starting your new venture or have been growing your small business, we compiled resources that could be helpful. A...

Ali Everhard

Jul 26, 20212 min read

Ready for Freelance? DO's and DON'Ts of Freelancing

Many small business owners and women entrepreneurs start freelancing to grow their businesses from it. Check DOs and DON'Ts of freelancing.

Aima

May 25, 20213 min read

Side Hustler or Entrepreneur: What’s the Difference Anyway?

Every day I spend some time browsing the internet on my device for local small businesses to support. Like most women, moms of school-age...

Aima

Apr 29, 20212 min read

Grow Your Small Business by Elevating Video Content

It is about time we all realize the importance of video in digital marketing. People stream video content in all forms and fashions,...

Aima

Apr 28, 20212 min read

Setting SMART Goals for a Small Business

There are hundreds of ways to evaluate the effectiveness of your business including revenue and time management, but one of the things...

Aima

Apr 27, 20212 min read

Business Leader Spotlight

Meet Melissa Rouswell and Ali Everhard – two inspirational business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Aima

Apr 21, 20213 min read

How to Grow Your Business and Your Clients

In the fast-paced business environment, easy low-cost and no-cost ways to grow your business and your clients can be overlooked. Check...

Aima

Apr 20, 20213 min read

Best Business Podcasts for Women

Our goal at Shop a Small Business and Women Council of Entrepreneurs is to create a community of supportive and inspiring women with...

alijames99

Apr 19, 20212 min read

Working at Home Moms: How to Do It Effectively

In one year remote work became normality for thousands of people, and no one understands the challenges and rewards of this way as well...

Aima

Apr 19, 20214 min read

Dress Like a Pro

Everything from closed schools to zoom meetings from kitchen or dining areas suddenly became a reality. After a year of stay-at-home work...

Aima

Mar 31, 20212 min read