Michelle Smith

As we put away all the holiday gifts and start to look forward to the new year, it’s a great opportunity to start thinking about the kind of small business owner you want to be in 2025. When people talk about new year’s resolutions, we tend to hear a lot of goals having to do with their personal lives, such as losing weight, or spending more quality time with the kids. Those are all great, but what about your business goals? Where do you want your business to be this time next year, and what...

​Sales calls are a big part of how I get clients in the door for my business, and as I’ve been shifting some things in my business and doing some realigning lately, I’ve really been increasing my focus on doing those sales calls. ​At the same time, I know a lot of people struggle to do sales calls. They’re usually worried about coming off as too “salesy”, so if that’s something you struggle with, let’s go over some of my favorite tips with you so you can start making more sales calls to grow...

Nonprofits are always trying to make every dollar go further, but I see a lot of organizers missing out on one of the best ways to optimize their funds: software. The right software can help you do everything from gather and implement data on your donors and volunteers, to schedule and promote events faster and more effectively. If you’ve been wondering which nonprofit software you need for your organization, here are some of the first things you’ll need. CRM Nonprofit Software ​Every...