Stretching A Dollar For Entrepreneurs

How many times have you heard someone on social media say "If you want to learn more, click the link in my bio"? Probably more times than you can count. However, have you thought about the link that you have available on your social media platforms? Where does it take potential customers? What is it displaying to potential customers? Join creator and host Lisa Sims as she discusses five link in bio tools to help grow your small business.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Have you ever wondered what potential customers are saying about your small business's image? What message do you hope that your small business's image and brand communicate to the world? May is Business Image Improvement Month where businesses make a conscious effort to improve on their image and message that they are communicating to their potential customers. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Easy Ways To Improve Your Small Business's Image.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Most people want to be an entrepreneur but what skills do you need? How does having the right skills as an entrepreneur help you be successful? What are some of those key skills that you need to be a successful entrepreneur? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Key Skills Every Entrepreneur Needs To Be Successful.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Have you taken an inventory of your business' intellectual property? How much of it has been properly secured and protected? Most small businesses have not properly secured their intellectual property such as music, books, etc., which leaves them vulnerable for people to steal and profit from it. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses five ways to protect your small business intellectual property.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

How stressed are you? With everything going on in the world, everyone is stressed especially small business owners. With so many hats that entrepreneurs and small business owners must wear, we can understand why we are stressed. What can we do about it? How does reducing our stress help us save money? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Ways Reducing Stress Can Save Your Small Business Money.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Do you need help with repurposing audio content into different content types? Are you ready to work smarter and not harder when it comes to content creation? Almost every piece of content that you create has audio attached to it. Why not use it? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Ways To Repurpose Audio To Promote Your Small Business.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

LinkedIn is a popular business networking tool for individuals as well as businesses. Many use it to grow their professional network. How is your small business utilizing LinkedIn to grow and promote your products and services? What LinkedIn features are available to help small businesses and entrepreneurs? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Ways To Use LinkedIn To Grow Your Small Business. Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Are you investing in online learning to help grow your business? Have you taken a MasterClass to learn from industry experts to help you grow your business? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she shares 5 MasterClasses that every entrepreneur should watch.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Does your small business utilize video to market your products or services?  What video apps and tools do you use to create them? Need some new video tools to add to your technology arsenal? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 video creation tools every small business owner should know and use.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are taking the world by storm. Popular AI tools such as Open AI's ChatGPT, Canva's Magic Writer,  and Copy.ai are saving people time while providing valuable information. For entrepreneurs, these tools are not only time savers but can also be money makers. How can AI tools help your small business? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Ways To Use AI To Save Time & Money In Your Small Business.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Could you use more time to get things done in a day? Does it seem like 24 hours is just not enough time to get things done in your small business? The life of an entrepreneur revolves around time and it must be used efficiently. Time management tips and techniques are important for any entrepreneur or small business success. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Essential Time Management Tips To Save & Make Money.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Need software for your small business but can't afford it at the moment? Do you wish there was free software that you could use to help you stretch a dollar in your business? If so, this is the show for you! Join host and author Lisa Sims of The Stretching A Dollar For Entrepreneurs Show as she discusses 5 Free & Open Source Software Tools To Save Your Business Money.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

What would happen to your small business if a natural disaster occurred? How quickly could you get your business back up and running? With so many natural disasters occurring in the world, it is time to start preparing for the unexpected. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Ways To Prepare For A Disaster In Your Small Business.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Is your small business organized? Are there areas that need improvement? January is Get Organized Month so what better time to start organizing your small business than now? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she shares 5 Tips For Organizing Your Small Business. Whether you are a solopreneur, infopreneur, microbusiness, or small office home office, you can benefit from these tips. Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Wondering how to begin building wealth with your small business but not sure where to begin? What does the word "wealth" mean to you? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 strategies for growing wealth with your small business.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Are you a small business owner that operates your business from your home? Most small businesses start from home until they can be expanded to a brick-and-mortar building. However, there are home office safety and security principles that should be followed. January 8-14 is Home Office Safety and Security Week. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she provides 5 Tips For Home Office Safety and Security.  Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Happy New Year! Each new year brings new possibilities and opportunities for you and your small business. January is National Be On-Purpose Month. Are you ready to be on purpose for yourself and your small business? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Steps To Being Purpose Driven In Your Small Business.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Happy New Year's Eve! Are you ready to start your entrepreneurial journey in 2023? Are you an employee looking to start a side hustle in 2023? Are you an aspiring entrepreneur but not sure how and where to get started? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Must Read Books To Jumpstart Your Business in 2023. Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Everyone uses Google to search for what they need. Most people already know and use Google Apps such as Google Forms, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and more. Besides these common Google apps, what other Google apps are available to help entrepreneurs grow and promote their businesses? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discussed 5 Google Tools Every Entrepreneur Should Know and Use.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

How could you make your small business better in 2023? What goals have you set for your business for 2023? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she shares 5 Money Stretching Business Goals For 2023 to take your business to the next level.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Have you considered whether or not your small business needs a mobile business app? With many people using their mobile devices to access the Internet, play games, and shop, what could this do for your business? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Reasons To Consider Creating A Business App.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

How important is a business plan when starting a small business? Does every small business need to start with one? How can a business plan help you to save money in your business? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Money-saving Business Plan Tips that can help you do more with less in your business. You don't want to miss it.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Looking to score some Cyber Monday deals that will help you stretch a dollar within your small business? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Cyber Monday Deals For Your Small Business that will help you not only survive but thrive.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Need some ideas on how to promote yourself and your business to attract your target audience? Join the host of The Stretching A Dollar For Entrepreneurs Show and author Lisa Sims as she discusses the top five ways to promote yourself and your small business. If you are a solopreneur, infopreneur, or entrepreneur in general, you need to listen to this episode.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur but don't have the money to start your business? Are you an experienced entrepreneur but still interested in stretching the cash in your business? November is National Entrepreneurship Month, which is a good time to discuss entrepreneurship and its challenges. Of those challenges, money is at the top of the list. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses entrepreneurship and shares five ways to find money for your business.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Need some help with automating your business processes? Whether you are a solopreneur, small office home office, or infopreneur, there are some areas of your business that could benefit from automation. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses the importance of automation and tools that can help you automate your business.Support the showThank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTube Facebook Instagram

Are you having a hard time staying motivating while operating your small business? In these uncertain times, it is not uncommon. Dealing with the pandemic has not only taken its toll on us physically and mentally but also on many businesses. Many small businesses were forced to close their doors while others are still hanging on by a thread. There is still hope and help available for you and your small business. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discussed five ways to stay motivated while working on your small business. Whether you are an entrepreneur, aspiring entrepreneur, infopreneur, small office home office, or other, you can learn something from this episode that will help you keep going when the going gets rough.Support the show (http://www.buymeacoffee.com/authorlisasims)

Let’s face it. Everyone uses Google. However, not everyone knows about all the Google apps that are available that can improve efficiency and productivity. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses five must have Google app for your business. If you are an entrepreneur or small business owner, you don’t want to miss this show.Support the show (http://www.buymeacoffee.com/authorlisasims)

During these uncertain times of Covid-19, it is important for businesses to stretch a dollar as much as possible. Whether you are an entrepreneur, solopreneur, mompreneur, intrapreneur, having a good business cashflow and cash reserves are also important. How can you do this? What strategies can you use? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Simple Ways To Stretch A Dollar In Your Business.Support the show (http://www.buymeacoffee.com/authorlisasims)

During this Covid-19 pandemic, many small business owners and entrepreneurs have had to quickly pivot to keep their businesses afloat. Others had to rethink their entire business strategy. As entrepreneurs, we have committed to being life-long learners. Reading is essential for all entrepreneurs. Great leaders are also readers. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Books Every Entrepreneur Must Read During This Pandemic. Support the show (http://www.buymeacoffee.com/authorlisasims)

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, the world that we once knew no longer exists. Many entrepreneurs continue to face business closures along with reductions in their staff. Flexibility and adaptability are key to business survival. Entrepreneurs must also learn how to pivot to stay in business. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she shares 5 P's For Pandemic Pivoting that will help you and other entrepreneurs navigate this new normal.Support the show (http://www.buymeacoffee.com/authorlisasims)

Have you always wanted to write a book but thought it was too hard or you didn't have the time to devote to it? What if you could create a book in eight hours? Join host and author Lisa Sims and her special guest, Mitchell Levy as they discuss how to write a book in eight hours. Mitchell Levy is the CEO and Thought Leader Architect at THiNKaha® and Chief Aha Instigator at the Aha Amplifier™. He and his team make it easy for corporations to easily create compelling content that help turn their experts into recognized thought leaders. Mitchell is an Amazon bestselling author with sixty-one business books, contributor at Entrepreneur Magazine, has provided strategic consulting to over one hundred companies, has advised over five hundred CEOs on critical business issues through the CEO networking groups he's run, and has been chairman of the board of a NASDAQ-listed company. Some of his books include Hey, Did You AHAthat?: Thought Leadership in Seven Seconds or Less! Build Your Brand with AHAthat!, BEing Seen and BEing Heard as a Thought Leader: What's Necessary for Individuals and Businesses to Transition from the Industrial Age to the Social Age and more. You don't want to miss this show!Support the show (http://www.buymeacoffee.com/authorlisasims)

Have you always wanted to write a book but thought it was too hard or you didn't have the time to devote to it? What if you could create a book in eight hours? Join host and author Lisa Sims and her special guest, Mitchell Levy as they discuss how to write a book in eight hours. Mitchell Levy is the CEO and Thought Leader Architect at THiNKaha® and Chief Aha Instigator at the Aha Amplifier™. He and his team make it easy for corporations to easily create compelling content that help turn their experts into recognized thought leaders. Mitchell is an Amazon bestselling author with sixty-one business books, contributor at Entrepreneur Magazine, has provided strategic consulting to over one hundred companies, has advised over five hundred CEOs on critical business issues through the CEO networking groups he's run, and has been chairman of the board of a NASDAQ-listed company. Some of his books include Hey, Did You AHAthat?: Thought Leadership in Seven Seconds or Less! Build Your Brand with AHAthat!, BEing Seen and BEing Heard as a Thought Leader: What's Necessary for Individuals and Businesses to Transition from the Industrial Age to the Social Age and more. You don't want to miss this show!

Many people want to be their own boss but don't really know how to get started. When you look at famous entrepreneurs such as Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Microsoft's Bill Gates, and Apple's Steve Jobs, they make it look so easy but we don't know their beginning. What separates successful entrepreneurs from unsuccessful ones? What is the secret formula for becoming a successful small business? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses the 5 R's To Becoming A Successful Entrepreneur.TSupport the show (http://www.buymeacoffee.com/authorlisasims)

Many people want to be their own boss but don't really know how to get started. When you look at famous entrepreneurs such as Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Microsoft's Bill Gates, and Apple's Steve Jobs, they make it look so easy but we don't know their beginning. What separates successful entrepreneurs from unsuccessful ones? What is the secret formula for becoming a successful small business? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses the 5 R's To Becoming A Successful Entrepreneur.T

Being an entrepreneur or small business owner is not your typical 9-5 job. It involves long hours and hard work. Not to mention your income depends on the effectiveness of your hustle. Whether you are working a full-time job while doing your side hustle or working your small business full-time trying to make it successful while balancing a family and other tasks, you are busy. As an entrepreneur, you are busy but busy doesn't always mean productive. Sometimes things that need to get done slip through the cracks. You are probably familiar with creating to do lists but are you using the right ones to write down your tasks? Join author and host Lisa Sims as she discusses seven essential to do list apps to help entrepreneurs and small business owners "get it done" , be more productive, and create a worklife balance. If you've been struggling to get things done in a day, you don't want to miss this show.

Have you heard of the Periscope app? Have you thought about using it to promote your business? If not, what are you waiting for? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses the Periscope app and how it can help you learn and promote your small busines while stretching a dollar.

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When you hear the app name "Snapchat", what's the first thing that comes to your mind? If you are like most people, you are reminded of the countless stories of teens using Snapchat for sexting. What if we told you that the Snapchat App can help you grow and promote your small business to over 30 million users? Did that get your attention? Join host and author Lisa Sims and she discusses 5 Easy Ways To Grow And Promote Your Business With Snapchat. You don't want to miss this show!

Google Chrome is one of the top browsers that people use to surf the web. Did you know that there a Google Chrome extensions that you can add that can enhance your browsing experience while helping you stretch your dollars in your business? If not, this is the show for you! Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses the five must have Google Chrome extensions to save you time and money in your business.

Are you a Shark Tank fan? Do you dream of receiving an offer from the sharks that can jumpstart your business? Do you also dream about what the publicity from being on the show can do for your business? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you don't want to miss this show! Join host and author Lisa Sims and her special Julie Busha of Slawsa as they discuss Julie's Shark Tank appearance along with other ways to generate publicity for your business while building your brand. Julie Busha is the President/CEO of The Busha Group and the Slawsa brand.  Prior to launching Slawsa, Busha spent over a decade marketing within the sport of NASCAR, most recently helping driver Bobby Labonte build his agency, during which she worked with General Mills for 9.5 years.  In late 2011, Julie used her branding, marketing and sales experience to launch Slawsa, a unique slaw-salsa hybrid condiment to the grocery market.  Within a mere two years after launch, Slawsa gained placement in the relish aisle in over 5,200 stores in the US and Canada with rave reviews from critics and consumers alike.  Busha then appeared on season 5 of ABC's hit show, "Shark Tank" where her speech of fiscal responsibility resonated with the Sharks and viewers alike.  Busha continues to grow the brand and expects coast-to-coast distribution by the end of 2015.  More information for slawsa can be found at www.slawsa.com.  Julie graduated as Division 1 Academic All-American, Order of Omega with 3 departmental honors from Winthrop University.  She and her husband, Brett reside with two weimaraners, Liesl & Ella, in Cramerton, NC.

When was the last time you conducted a live workshop? Did it stress you out with the planning, cost, registration, and other items? Did you end up spending more money than you made? If so, today's show is for you! Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses three easy ways to conduct webinars to promote your business while stretching your cash. You don't want to miss this show!

Short on funds? Don't have the resources to hire someone to create or maintain a website? Need a marketing plan but can't afford one? Most people use these as excuses as to why they can't grow their business to the next level but not you. You have come to the right place to learn fresh and innovative ways to grow your business while stretching your dollars. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Easy Strategies To Grow Your Small Business While Stretching A Dollar. You don't want to miss this show!  

How often do you listen to podcasts? If you are like most people, a least 1-2 times a week. While you are listening to podcasts, have you ever thought about creating one to increase your exposure and reach? If not, why not? With so many mobile devices available today, you are missing out on a great opportunity to be within their reach. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discuss five ways creating a podcast can increase your brand while stretching your cash. You don't want to miss this show!

What is branding? How can you improve your business' brand while attracting new customers? What are some simple low cost branding strategies that you can implement now and see immediate results? If you have ever asked any of these questions, you don't want to miss this show. Join host and author Lisa Sims and her special guest, Dr. Rev. William E. Flippin, Sr., Senior Pastor of The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church, author and Certified Life Coach, as they discuss Easy Branding Strategies For Small Business Owners. The Reverend Dr. William E. Flippin, Sr., B.A., M.Div., D. Min., holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Business Administration from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Flippin holds a Master of Divinity (Cum Laude) from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and Doctorate of Ministry from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Flippin is currently a Certified Life Transformational Coach and a Certified Leadership Coach Trainer where his main objective is to raise leaders. Currently, he faithfully serves as Senior Pastor of The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit http://www.flippinlegacy.com/.  

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Looking for another way to promote yourself or your business to your potential target audience? If you use Google+, why not use Google Plus Hangout? The Google Plus Hangout plugin is easy to download and install and can be a nice addition to your marketing mix. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 7 Ways Google Hangout Can Increase Your Business' Brand. You don't want to miss this show!

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Happy New Year! We've made it to 2014! According to the App Annie Market Index, Q2 2013 metrics show that Android beats iOS by 10 percent in number of applications downloaded. Despite this impressive fact, Apple's App Store still beat Google Play by producing 2.3 times the revenue as Google Play. What does this mean for you? If you are an Android smartphone or tablet user, there are apps available to help you be more productive in your daily activities while growing your business. Many are free and some are available for a very low price in the Google Play store. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she reveals her Top 10 Android Apps To Improve Productivity In 2014. You don't want to miss this informational show!

Mobile device usage is on the rise. One hot item is tablets. Whether you are considering purchasing an iPad Air, Windows Surface mobile device, Samsung Mobile device or an Android tablet for your small business, there are certain things you need to know to get the best deal and benefit possible. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Ways To Save Money When Buying A Tablet For Your Small Business. You don't want to miss this show!

As a mobile entrepreneur, you will work from various locations such as Starbucks, hotels, restaurants, and more via unsecured WiFi networks. It's good to have the freedom and flexible to work from anywhere there is an Internet connection but you have to protect yourself, your laptops and mobile devices from hackers and thieves. There are certain security essentials that every mobile entrepreneur should be aware of and have so that you are not vulnerable to attacks. On today's show, host and author Lisa Sims will discuss 5 Ways To Protect Yourself While Working Remotely. You don't want to miss this show!