The Business Behind Small Business Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:04:16 -0400 http://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com en-us © 2026 The Business Behind Small Business yes Support this Podcast 891ee99c-23c2-572d-9683-9f69f50b3bd2 thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Sevana Stone episodic false Most small businesses don't fail because of a bad idea. They fail because of what happens behind the scenes — the operations no one explained, the finances that quietly got out of hand, the marketing that never connected, and the moments where the wrong decision at the wrong time cost everything. The Business Behind Small Business exists for that gap.


Each episode, host Sevana Stone breaks down one piece of what it actually takes to run a small business — from pricing and packaging to contracts, payroll, cash flow, government contracting, and knowing when to bring in outside help. Every episode opens with a story from business history: a real company, a real founder, a real lesson that maps directly to what small business owners face today. Then a local business owner or subject-matter expert joins the conversation as a co-host — not as an interview subject, but as an equal at the table.


This is a small business education podcast for owners who are tired of surface-level advice. If you're running a company in the DMV — or anywhere — and you want to understand the real mechanics of staying in business, growing profitably, and not learning the expensive lessons twice, this show is for you. New episodes publish twice monthly. The BBSB Roundtable brings the conversation to a small, invite-only group of local owners every month. Mind the business behind your business. Proudly sponsored by the Old Town Fairfax Business Association.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) small business podcast, small business tips, entrepreneur podcast, small business operations, small business finances, small business marketing, DMV business, how to run a small business, small business education, business owner podcast Sevana Stone thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6xbu3dgftj8k65i6swscpzodt9gm?.jpg The Business Behind Small Business http://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com Unlocking the Secrets of Pricing Psychology Unlocking the Secrets of Pricing Psychology 89. This episode delves into the psychology of pricing, exploring how businesses can confidently adjust their pricing strategies without losing clients. It discusses the emotional aspects of pricing, the importance of aligning pricing with perceived value, and how companies like Apple have successfully implemented these strategies.


Key Topics:

  • Pricing communicates value; low prices may imply low value.
  • Restructured pricing changes perception, not just numbers.
  • Align pricing with customer behavior, not tradition.
  • Consistency in pricing builds trust and credibility.
  • Emotional benefits can justify premium pricing.
  • Market value should guide pricing, but not dictate it.
  • Confidence in pricing is crucial for business owners.
  • Tiered pricing can make changes more consumable.
  • Testing pricing in the market provides valuable feedback.
  • Pricing should reflect both costs and perceived value.



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Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!

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About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! Sponsorship Opportunities

- Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


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]]> 89. This episode delves into the psychology of pricing, exploring how businesses can confidently adjust their pricing strategies without losing clients. It discusses the emotional aspects of pricing, the importance of aligning pricing with perceived value, and how companies like Apple have successfully implemented these strategies.


Key Topics:

  • Pricing communicates value; low prices may imply low value.
  • Restructured pricing changes perception, not just numbers.
  • Align pricing with customer behavior, not tradition.
  • Consistency in pricing builds trust and credibility.
  • Emotional benefits can justify premium pricing.
  • Market value should guide pricing, but not dictate it.
  • Confidence in pricing is crucial for business owners.
  • Tiered pricing can make changes more consumable.
  • Testing pricing in the market provides valuable feedback.
  • Pricing should reflect both costs and perceived value.



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Our podcast is originally a video podcast, so see us on YouTube or Spotify too.

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Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!

**************************** 

About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! Sponsorship Opportunities

- Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


Website - Check out our website!

https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


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]]> The Business Behind Small Business 8c14ebb3-9583-429a-acf8-1483b8af1080 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:12:09 -0500 2360 false Why, When and How to Re-brand Your Business Why, When and How to Re-brand Your Business 88. Is it time to re-brand your business? How do you know? Today, this episode covers the why, when, and how to re-brand your business!

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About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


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]]> 88. Is it time to re-brand your business? How do you know? Today, this episode covers the why, when, and how to re-brand your business!

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Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!

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About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


#smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #marketing #businesspodcast #businessbrand #howtogrowabusiness 



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]]> The Business Behind Small Business 2b274d84-c0dd-4b63-a417-61b533e0e504 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2884 false How To Create Service Packages How To Create Service Packages 87. Creating service packages for your small business may be one of the hardest things to do! Sevana and Tiffany tackle how you create service packages in today's episode and how to convey your value to your clients!************************Our podcast is originally a video podcast, so see us on YouTube or Spotify too.************************Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!**************************** About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.comWebsite - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

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]]> 87. Creating service packages for your small business may be one of the hardest things to do! Sevana and Tiffany tackle how you create service packages in today's episode and how to convey your value to your clients!************************Our podcast is originally a video podcast, so see us on YouTube or Spotify too.************************Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!**************************** About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.comWebsite - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

#smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #servicepackages #businesspodcast #businessreferrals #howtogrowabusiness Alternative Titles:Service Based Business Packages

Value & Business

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]]> The Business Behind Small Business 0f8d5357-404a-4f07-a106-3c5a0bfeeaa2 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:30:00 -0400 2580 false The Everything Business Episode The Everything Business Episode 86. How does the demise of DEI affect small business? What to do if you are a government contractor in 2025? How to know what profit margins should you have? How much does your payroll really cost you? Today, Sevana and Tiffany talk a little bit of everything in business.


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Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


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About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

#smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #referralpartners #businesspodcast #businessreferrals #howtogrowabusiness



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]]> 86. How does the demise of DEI affect small business? What to do if you are a government contractor in 2025? How to know what profit margins should you have? How much does your payroll really cost you? Today, Sevana and Tiffany talk a little bit of everything in business.


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Our podcast is originally a video podcast, so see us on YouTube or Spotify too.

************************

Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


**************************** 


About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

#smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #referralpartners #businesspodcast #businessreferrals #howtogrowabusiness



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  • Messy Affairs of Government Contracting
  • Know Your Profit Margins

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]]> The Business Behind Small Business 3a3e05ca-f6d0-480c-9dcb-7fa32d40bb66 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:55:28 -0500 3076 false Tariffs and the Impact On Your Small Business Tariffs and the Impact On Your Small Business 85. We recorded this episode just before inauguration where tariffs were a mere speculation, little did we know that so quickly thereafter, it is now a reality. In today's episode, we talk about the real-life impact that tariffs can have on your small business and ways to prepare for the downstream effects.


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Our podcast is originally a video podcast, so see us on YouTube or Spotify too.

************************

Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


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About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

#smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #referralpartners #businesspodcast #businessreferrals #howtogrowabusiness

Reference/Resources Used In this Episode:

⁠Brookings

POLITICO


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  • Import Export and Small Business
  • Tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada

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]]> 85. We recorded this episode just before inauguration where tariffs were a mere speculation, little did we know that so quickly thereafter, it is now a reality. In today's episode, we talk about the real-life impact that tariffs can have on your small business and ways to prepare for the downstream effects.


************************

Our podcast is originally a video podcast, so see us on YouTube or Spotify too.

************************

Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


**************************** 


About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

#smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #referralpartners #businesspodcast #businessreferrals #howtogrowabusiness

Reference/Resources Used In this Episode:

⁠Brookings

POLITICO


Alternative Titles:

  • Trump's New Tariffs
  • Import Export and Small Business
  • Tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada

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]]> The Business Behind Small Business 6c2c39e3-58f4-43da-9191-cf920f03b3d6 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 07:08:00 -0500 3292 false Power vs. Status in Business Power vs. Status in Business 84. Sevana and Tiffany explores the differences in how men and women approach power and status in business. There is a very fine balance between being competent and likable, how your power and status is impacted of cultural influences, and the necessity of self-awareness in navigating the business landscape.


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00:00 Understanding Power and Status

01:49 The Gender Dynamics of Power

06:16 Defining Power and Status

10:24 Historical Perspectives on Gender and Power

12:34 Men's Approach to Power and Status

15:21 Women's Unique Communication Styles21:36Building Influence Through Collaboration

23:16 Understanding Communication Styles Between Genders

25:40 Risk-Taking and Business Strategies: A Gender Perspective

29:15 The Role of Warmth and Competence in Business

31:06 Navigating Gender Dynamics in Professional Settings

34:52 The Evolution of Communication: Passive Aggressiveness and Mansplaining

40:29 Navigating Gender Dynamics in Conversations

43:12 Cultural Influences on Power and Status

45:55 Self-Awareness and Business Leadership

48:51 Hiring for Success: Balancing Personalities

52:30 The Importance of Accountability in Business

53:03 Resources for Business Growth and Learning


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Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


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About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

#smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #referralpartners #businesspodcast #businessreferrals #howtogrowabusiness

Reference/Resources Used In this Episode:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-new-paradigm/202406/on-the-power-and-roles-of-men-and-women

https://www.axios.com/2022/04/05/elon-musks-power-grab

https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2024/11/dual-tracks-top-men-often-linked-power-women-status



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    ]]>     84. Sevana and Tiffany explores the differences in how men and women approach power and status in business. There is a very fine balance between being competent and likable, how your power and status is impacted of cultural influences, and the necessity of self-awareness in navigating the business landscape.


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    Our podcast is originally a video podcast, so see us on YouTube or Spotify too.

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    00:00 Understanding Power and Status

    01:49 The Gender Dynamics of Power

    06:16 Defining Power and Status

    10:24 Historical Perspectives on Gender and Power

    12:34 Men's Approach to Power and Status

    15:21 Women's Unique Communication Styles21:36Building Influence Through Collaboration

    23:16 Understanding Communication Styles Between Genders

    25:40 Risk-Taking and Business Strategies: A Gender Perspective

    29:15 The Role of Warmth and Competence in Business

    31:06 Navigating Gender Dynamics in Professional Settings

    34:52 The Evolution of Communication: Passive Aggressiveness and Mansplaining

    40:29 Navigating Gender Dynamics in Conversations

    43:12 Cultural Influences on Power and Status

    45:55 Self-Awareness and Business Leadership

    48:51 Hiring for Success: Balancing Personalities

    52:30 The Importance of Accountability in Business

    53:03 Resources for Business Growth and Learning


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    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


    **************************** 


    About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


    Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    #smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #referralpartners #businesspodcast #businessreferrals #howtogrowabusiness

    Reference/Resources Used In this Episode:

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-new-paradigm/202406/on-the-power-and-roles-of-men-and-women

    https://www.axios.com/2022/04/05/elon-musks-power-grab

    https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2024/11/dual-tracks-top-men-often-linked-power-women-status



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    • The Gender Dynamics of Leadership
    • Background and Culture in Business

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 8598ad78-617e-4e75-b013-a5fe734ead96 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:01:00 -0500 3336 false     2024 Elections and the Potential Effects On Your Business 2024 Elections and the Potential Effects On Your Business #83. Trump. Harris. Harris. Trump. How does their plans impact you as a small business owner? That's the center of today's episode - breaking down the main parts of each candidate's plans for taxes and the economy so you can make the vote that is right for you!


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    Our podcast is originally a video podcast, so see us on YouTube or Spotify too.

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    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


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    About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


    Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    #smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #referralpartners #businesspodcast #businessreferrals #howtogrowabusiness #2024elections #trumpvsharris #trump #harris


    Reference/Resources Used In this Episode:


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wharton_School 

    https://budgetmodel.wharton.upenn.edu/issues/2024/8/26/harris-campaign-policy-proposals-2024

    https://budgetmodel.wharton.upenn.edu/issues/2024/8/26/trump-campaign-policy-proposals-2024


    Nonpartisan Political Websites:

    1. Ballotpedia:

      • Ballotpedia.orgProvides comprehensive profiles on all candidates, including their platforms, backgrounds, and voting records.

    2. Vote Smart:

      • VoteSmart.orgNonpartisan resource offering information about candidates' positions on issues, voting records, speeches, and funding sources.

    3. On the Issues:

      • OnTheIssues.orgFocuses on where candidates stand on a wide range of policy issues, making it easy to compare different stances.

    4. FactCheck.org:


    • FactCheck.orgA nonpartisan fact-checking site that monitors the factual accuracy of candidates’ statements, interviews, and speeches.


    Alternative Titles:

    Trump vs. Harris

    Budget Talk For Trump and Harris

    Let's talk budget for 2024 Elections

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #83. Trump. Harris. Harris. Trump. How does their plans impact you as a small business owner? That's the center of today's episode - breaking down the main parts of each candidate's plans for taxes and the economy so you can make the vote that is right for you!


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    Our podcast is originally a video podcast, so see us on YouTube or Spotify too.

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    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


    **************************** 


    About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


    Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    #smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #referralpartners #businesspodcast #businessreferrals #howtogrowabusiness #2024elections #trumpvsharris #trump #harris


    Reference/Resources Used In this Episode:


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wharton_School 

    https://budgetmodel.wharton.upenn.edu/issues/2024/8/26/harris-campaign-policy-proposals-2024

    https://budgetmodel.wharton.upenn.edu/issues/2024/8/26/trump-campaign-policy-proposals-2024


    Nonpartisan Political Websites:

    1. Ballotpedia:

      • Ballotpedia.orgProvides comprehensive profiles on all candidates, including their platforms, backgrounds, and voting records.

    2. Vote Smart:

      • VoteSmart.orgNonpartisan resource offering information about candidates' positions on issues, voting records, speeches, and funding sources.

    3. On the Issues:

      • OnTheIssues.orgFocuses on where candidates stand on a wide range of policy issues, making it easy to compare different stances.

    4. FactCheck.org:


    • FactCheck.orgA nonpartisan fact-checking site that monitors the factual accuracy of candidates’ statements, interviews, and speeches.


    Alternative Titles:

    Trump vs. Harris

    Budget Talk For Trump and Harris

    Let's talk budget for 2024 Elections

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 74886897-f9ef-4334-b69f-5a6587dd3e4c Sat, 26 Oct 2024 07:30:00 -0400 1900 false     Defining Your Customer Experience Defining Your Customer Experience #82. Alfred Peet changed the way Americans experienced coffee, paving the way for his first shop in Berkley, California. But he didn't only define the customer experience for his own stores, he also helped 3 co-founders learn how to brew coffee for a shop they will start in Seattle, WA that will end up being a well-known coffee business all over the world.


    Today, Sevana and Tiffany take a lesson from the business story of Peet's Coffee and Tea and talk about how you can define your customer experience to up-level your company to new success.


    Topics in today's episode includes:

    - How Peets and Starbucks crossed paths

    - 5 ways to define your customer experience, even on a shoestring budget


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    Our podcast is originally a video podcast, so see us on YouTube or Spotify too.

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    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


    **************************** 


    About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


    Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    #smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #referralpartners #businesspodcast #businessreferrals #howtogrowabusiness


    References / Resources Used For This Episode:

    1. Caffeinated | official trailer (2015)
    2. BEST PRACTICES for Developing a Customer Experience Strategy | PeopleMetrics LIVE!


    Alternative Titles:

    Mapping your Customer Journey

    Branding and Marketing for Your Business

    Why Customer Experience Matters

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #82. Alfred Peet changed the way Americans experienced coffee, paving the way for his first shop in Berkley, California. But he didn't only define the customer experience for his own stores, he also helped 3 co-founders learn how to brew coffee for a shop they will start in Seattle, WA that will end up being a well-known coffee business all over the world.


    Today, Sevana and Tiffany take a lesson from the business story of Peet's Coffee and Tea and talk about how you can define your customer experience to up-level your company to new success.


    Topics in today's episode includes:

    - How Peets and Starbucks crossed paths

    - 5 ways to define your customer experience, even on a shoestring budget


    ************************

    Our podcast is originally a video podcast, so see us on YouTube or Spotify too.

    ************************


    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


    **************************** 


    About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


    Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    #smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #referralpartners #businesspodcast #businessreferrals #howtogrowabusiness


    References / Resources Used For This Episode:

    1. Caffeinated | official trailer (2015)
    2. BEST PRACTICES for Developing a Customer Experience Strategy | PeopleMetrics LIVE!


    Alternative Titles:

    Mapping your Customer Journey

    Branding and Marketing for Your Business

    Why Customer Experience Matters

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 732233f5-4191-4d94-ab31-f306a7ccb05c Mon, 26 Aug 2024 07:16:00 -0400 3232 false     How to Build Your Business Credit How to Build Your Business Credit #81. Find out about how Duns & Bradstreet came about and learn how to build your business credit score on today's episode with Sevana and Tiffany.


    Topics in today's episode includes:

    - Why your business credit score matters

    - How to build your business credit score

    - The origin story about Duns & Bradstreet


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    Our podcast is originally a video podcast, so see us on YouTube or Spotify too.

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    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


    **************************** 


    About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


    Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    #smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #referralpartners #businesspodcast #businessreferrals #howtogrowabusiness


    References & Resources Used For This Episode:

    1. https://www.nav.com/resource/how-to-establish-business-credit/
    2. Dun & Bradstreet. How to Get a D-U-N-S Number.
    3. Internal Revenue Service. Obtaining a DUNS Number: A Guide for Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Applicants.
    4. https://www.forbes.com/advisor/credit-cards/history-of-credit-cards/
    5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diners_Club_International#:~:text=Carte%20Blanche%20began%20in%201958,Blanche%20to%20Avco%20in%201968.
    6. https://www.cnbc.com/select/when-did-credit-scores-start/
    7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Tappas
    8. https://hbr.org/2015/01/vision-statement-the-birth-of-modern-commercial-credit
    9. https://www.altares.nl/en/organization/history/


    Alternative Titles:

    What is business credit

    How to build your business credit

    Bad Credit

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #81. Find out about how Duns & Bradstreet came about and learn how to build your business credit score on today's episode with Sevana and Tiffany.


    Topics in today's episode includes:

    - Why your business credit score matters

    - How to build your business credit score

    - The origin story about Duns & Bradstreet


    ************************

    Our podcast is originally a video podcast, so see us on YouTube or Spotify too.

    ************************


    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


    **************************** 


    About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


    Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    #smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #referralpartners #businesspodcast #businessreferrals #howtogrowabusiness


    References & Resources Used For This Episode:

    1. https://www.nav.com/resource/how-to-establish-business-credit/
    2. Dun & Bradstreet. How to Get a D-U-N-S Number.
    3. Internal Revenue Service. Obtaining a DUNS Number: A Guide for Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Applicants.
    4. https://www.forbes.com/advisor/credit-cards/history-of-credit-cards/
    5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diners_Club_International#:~:text=Carte%20Blanche%20began%20in%201958,Blanche%20to%20Avco%20in%201968.
    6. https://www.cnbc.com/select/when-did-credit-scores-start/
    7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Tappas
    8. https://hbr.org/2015/01/vision-statement-the-birth-of-modern-commercial-credit
    9. https://www.altares.nl/en/organization/history/


    Alternative Titles:

    What is business credit

    How to build your business credit

    Bad Credit

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 5c6c5f86-68d5-47e8-99fc-4a2dbde18ec2 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:34:20 -0400 1845 false     Building Your Referral Village Building Your Referral Village #80. Inspired by the viral rise of Sabeer Bhatia and Jack Smith, founders of Hotmail. Sevana and Tiffany talk about how to build a referral village to grow a business.


    Topics in today's episode includes:

    - What is a referral partner and how to meet one

    - How to build your own referral network

    - How to do 1:1 for referral opportunities


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    Our podcast is originally a video podcast, so see us on YouTube or Spotify too.

    ************************


    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


    **************************** 


    About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


    Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    #smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #referralpartners #businesspodcast #businessreferrals #howtogrowabusiness


    References & Resources Used For This Episode:

    1. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-use-referral-traction-channel-hotmail-case-nicola-zaffonato/
    2. https://steemit.com/steemstem/@conceptual-book/hotmail-the-history-of-email#:~:text=Hotmail%20was%20born%20by%20the,which%20is%20where%20they%20worked.
    3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Smith_(Hotmail)
    4. https://www.technologyreview.com/innovator/sabeer-bhatia/
    5. https://en.chatstickmarket.com/single-post/history-of-hotmail
    6. https://hamradio.my/2024/03/the-evolution-of-hotmail-a-pioneering-web-based-email-service/
    7. https://stanfordmag.org/contents/what-s-the-big-idea
    8. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=88871
    9. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-use-referral-traction-channel-hotmail-case-nicola-zaffonato/
    10. https://steemit.com/steemstem/@conceptual-book/hotmail-the-history-of-email#:~:text=Hotmail%20was%20born%20by%20the,which%20is%20where%20they%20worked.
    11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Smith_(Hotmail)
    12. https://www.technologyreview.com/innovator/sabeer-bhatia/
    13. https://en.chatstickmarket.com/single-post/history-of-hotmail
    14. https://hamradio.my/2024/03/the-evolution-of-hotmail-a-pioneering-web-based-email-service/
    15. https://stanfordmag.org/contents/what-s-the-big-idea
    16. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=888715



    Alternative Titles:

    How To Network In Business

    How To Meet Referral Partners

    How to Get Business Referrals

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #80. Inspired by the viral rise of Sabeer Bhatia and Jack Smith, founders of Hotmail. Sevana and Tiffany talk about how to build a referral village to grow a business.


    Topics in today's episode includes:

    - What is a referral partner and how to meet one

    - How to build your own referral network

    - How to do 1:1 for referral opportunities


    ************************

    Our podcast is originally a video podcast, so see us on YouTube or Spotify too.

    ************************


    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


    **************************** 


    About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


    Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    #smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #referralpartners #businesspodcast #businessreferrals #howtogrowabusiness


    References & Resources Used For This Episode:

    1. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-use-referral-traction-channel-hotmail-case-nicola-zaffonato/
    2. https://steemit.com/steemstem/@conceptual-book/hotmail-the-history-of-email#:~:text=Hotmail%20was%20born%20by%20the,which%20is%20where%20they%20worked.
    3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Smith_(Hotmail)
    4. https://www.technologyreview.com/innovator/sabeer-bhatia/
    5. https://en.chatstickmarket.com/single-post/history-of-hotmail
    6. https://hamradio.my/2024/03/the-evolution-of-hotmail-a-pioneering-web-based-email-service/
    7. https://stanfordmag.org/contents/what-s-the-big-idea
    8. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=88871
    9. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-use-referral-traction-channel-hotmail-case-nicola-zaffonato/
    10. https://steemit.com/steemstem/@conceptual-book/hotmail-the-history-of-email#:~:text=Hotmail%20was%20born%20by%20the,which%20is%20where%20they%20worked.
    11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Smith_(Hotmail)
    12. https://www.technologyreview.com/innovator/sabeer-bhatia/
    13. https://en.chatstickmarket.com/single-post/history-of-hotmail
    14. https://hamradio.my/2024/03/the-evolution-of-hotmail-a-pioneering-web-based-email-service/
    15. https://stanfordmag.org/contents/what-s-the-big-idea
    16. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=888715



    Alternative Titles:

    How To Network In Business

    How To Meet Referral Partners

    How to Get Business Referrals

    Send us Fan Mail

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 167156ca-c4fb-4af3-82ad-18fa38f80883 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:27:00 -0400 2526 false     Turning Your Business Into A Family Business Turning Your Business Into A Family Business #79. Starting with the story of today's spotlight entrepreneur Franklin Clarence Mars, founder of the chocolate candy company Mars Incorporated, Sevana and Tiffany talk about the complicated dynamics of doing business with family.


    Topics in today's episode includes:


    - How to get your kids involved in the business and when

    - How to pay our kids through your business

    - What are proven ways to work with family, especially if you plan to have your kids inherit your business


    CORRECTION NOTICE:

    In this episode, we mistakenly believed that "smarties" are the chalky tablet-like candy in the those tubular clear wrapping that we grew up eating in the US. Well, on the other side of the river, in the UK, "smarties" are a type of candy that closely resembles M&Ms, which is what Franklin Mars saw in our story and was inspired by to create M&Ms in the US.


    Same name, different candy. Our bad.


    References:


    Gary Vee: Should you go into your family business?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkHKxyvVqsg

    BuildWitt/Jocko Willink:  How to take over the family business - https://youtu.be/PysHDg935zM?si=5dMP00Ka1E3UUxqq

    For more on the Mars' family business:

    https://www.madeinchicagomuseum.com/single-post/mars-inc/

    https://www.mars.com/about/history

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Clarence_Mars


    "Keeping the Family Business Healthy: How to Plan for Continuing Growth, Profitability, and Family Leadership" by John L. Ward:

    • This book offers strategies for ensuring the long-term success and continuity of family businesses.

    "Family Business Succession: The Final Test of Greatness" by Craig E. Aronoff, Stephen L. McClure, and John L. Ward:

    • Focuses on the challenges and best practices in family business succession planning.

    "Succession: Are You Ready?" by Marshall Goldsmith:

    • Provides practical advice on preparing for and managing the succession process.

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    Our podcast is originally a video podcast, so see us on YouTube or Spotify too.

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    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


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    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


    Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    #smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #familybusiness #businesspodcast


    Alternative Titles:

    How to run a business with family

    Do's and Don'ts of a family business

    Keeping the peace in a family business

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #79. Starting with the story of today's spotlight entrepreneur Franklin Clarence Mars, founder of the chocolate candy company Mars Incorporated, Sevana and Tiffany talk about the complicated dynamics of doing business with family.


    Topics in today's episode includes:


    - How to get your kids involved in the business and when

    - How to pay our kids through your business

    - What are proven ways to work with family, especially if you plan to have your kids inherit your business


    CORRECTION NOTICE:

    In this episode, we mistakenly believed that "smarties" are the chalky tablet-like candy in the those tubular clear wrapping that we grew up eating in the US. Well, on the other side of the river, in the UK, "smarties" are a type of candy that closely resembles M&Ms, which is what Franklin Mars saw in our story and was inspired by to create M&Ms in the US.


    Same name, different candy. Our bad.


    References:


    Gary Vee: Should you go into your family business?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkHKxyvVqsg

    BuildWitt/Jocko Willink:  How to take over the family business - https://youtu.be/PysHDg935zM?si=5dMP00Ka1E3UUxqq

    For more on the Mars' family business:

    https://www.madeinchicagomuseum.com/single-post/mars-inc/

    https://www.mars.com/about/history

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Clarence_Mars


    "Keeping the Family Business Healthy: How to Plan for Continuing Growth, Profitability, and Family Leadership" by John L. Ward:

    • This book offers strategies for ensuring the long-term success and continuity of family businesses.

    "Family Business Succession: The Final Test of Greatness" by Craig E. Aronoff, Stephen L. McClure, and John L. Ward:

    • Focuses on the challenges and best practices in family business succession planning.

    "Succession: Are You Ready?" by Marshall Goldsmith:

    • Provides practical advice on preparing for and managing the succession process.

    ************************

    Our podcast is originally a video podcast, so see us on YouTube or Spotify too.

    ************************


    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


    **************************** 

    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


    Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    #smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #familybusiness #businesspodcast


    Alternative Titles:

    How to run a business with family

    Do's and Don'ts of a family business

    Keeping the peace in a family business

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business f690d1aa-40d1-451d-a7d4-970dda4327e3 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2704 true     How To Grow From Owner-Operator To Owner-CEO How To Grow From Owner-Operator To Owner-CEO #78. What happens when your business outgrows YOU? in today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany take on business lessons from the story of Martin Eberhard, American inventor, engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded Tesla, Inc. (then Tesla Motors) and then was asked to leave. Topics in today's episode includes:


    - how to eliminate the roles or "hats" that you put on as owner-operator so you can be CEO of your own business


    - the importance of clarity for you and your ultimate role in your business


    References:


    Scaling Up - FACe Chart: https://coaches.scalingup.com/function-accountability-chart


    CNN Interview: https://youtu.be/QIt8WuEQntY?si=dRKg-i9trnsHhDhd


    Building a Skills Matrix: https://acquira.com/why-you-need-to-build-an-employee-skills-matrix-and-how-to-do-it/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Article&utm_campaign=How-To-Turn-An-Owner-Run-Business-Into-A-Management-Run-Business



    https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/02/26/how-to-stop-operating-your-business-and-start-owning-it/?sh=36dc9a9e16ff

    https://www.cleanlink.com/cp/article/Growing-Out-Of-The-Owner-Operator-Role--2476

    https://www.theverge.com/23815634/tesla-elon-musk-origin-founder-twitter-land-of-the-giants

    https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/061915/story-behind-teslas-success.asp#:~:text=In%202001%2C%20Eberhard%20and%20Tarpenning,founded%20an%20online%20payments%20company.

    https://innovators.berkeley.edu/spotlights/co-founder-marc-tarpenning-85-shows-off-teslas-baby-pictures/

    https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-cofounder-martin-eberhard-interview-history-elon-musk-ev-market-2023-2

    ************************

    Our podcast is originally a video podcast, so see us on YouTube or Spotify too.

    ************************


    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


    **************************** 


    About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


    Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #78. What happens when your business outgrows YOU? in today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany take on business lessons from the story of Martin Eberhard, American inventor, engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded Tesla, Inc. (then Tesla Motors) and then was asked to leave. Topics in today's episode includes:


    - how to eliminate the roles or "hats" that you put on as owner-operator so you can be CEO of your own business


    - the importance of clarity for you and your ultimate role in your business


    References:


    Scaling Up - FACe Chart: https://coaches.scalingup.com/function-accountability-chart


    CNN Interview: https://youtu.be/QIt8WuEQntY?si=dRKg-i9trnsHhDhd


    Building a Skills Matrix: https://acquira.com/why-you-need-to-build-an-employee-skills-matrix-and-how-to-do-it/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Article&utm_campaign=How-To-Turn-An-Owner-Run-Business-Into-A-Management-Run-Business



    https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/02/26/how-to-stop-operating-your-business-and-start-owning-it/?sh=36dc9a9e16ff

    https://www.cleanlink.com/cp/article/Growing-Out-Of-The-Owner-Operator-Role--2476

    https://www.theverge.com/23815634/tesla-elon-musk-origin-founder-twitter-land-of-the-giants

    https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/061915/story-behind-teslas-success.asp#:~:text=In%202001%2C%20Eberhard%20and%20Tarpenning,founded%20an%20online%20payments%20company.

    https://innovators.berkeley.edu/spotlights/co-founder-marc-tarpenning-85-shows-off-teslas-baby-pictures/

    https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-cofounder-martin-eberhard-interview-history-elon-musk-ev-market-2023-2

    ************************

    Our podcast is originally a video podcast, so see us on YouTube or Spotify too.

    ************************


    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


    **************************** 


    About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


    Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 11cba166-6aea-4301-b514-d4b7f21d26c3 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 10:35:00 -0400 3164 false     When Too Much Business Makes For Bad Business When Too Much Business Makes For Bad Business #77. When too much growth in a business spirals out of control ... in today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany take on business lessons from the story of Barry Minkow, owner of ZZZZ Best Carpet Cleaning and share with you how to avoid the same mistakes in your business, including:

    - how too much business can be a serious problem

    - making desperate decisions in a desperate situation with a desperate mindset doesn't give your wins for your business or for you

    - accidentally (or intentionally) finding yourself in the situation of "robbing peter to pay paul" can only lead to more serious cash flow issues


    ************************


    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


    **************************** 


    About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


    Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #77. When too much growth in a business spirals out of control ... in today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany take on business lessons from the story of Barry Minkow, owner of ZZZZ Best Carpet Cleaning and share with you how to avoid the same mistakes in your business, including:

    - how too much business can be a serious problem

    - making desperate decisions in a desperate situation with a desperate mindset doesn't give your wins for your business or for you

    - accidentally (or intentionally) finding yourself in the situation of "robbing peter to pay paul" can only lead to more serious cash flow issues


    ************************


    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


    **************************** 


    About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


    Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business f254c053-65f4-4733-ae54-23832db2bafb Wed, 15 May 2024 07:27:00 -0400 3053 false     Outsourcing Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Business Outsourcing Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Business #76. What can you learn from someone else’s mistake? Today, Sevana and Tiffany shake things up a bit by starting with the fascinating story of a well known entrepreneur who was conned by her closest advisors and how you can avoid the mistakes she made that is all too common for small business owners today!


    Resources/References:


    https://books.google.com/books?id=DBoAAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA37&dq=Thomas%20A.%20Andrews%20GLORIA%20VANDERBILT&pg=PA3#v=onepage&q=Thomas%20A.%20Andrews%20GLORIA%20VANDERBILT&f=false


    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email them at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


    **************************** 


    About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


    Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #76. What can you learn from someone else’s mistake? Today, Sevana and Tiffany shake things up a bit by starting with the fascinating story of a well known entrepreneur who was conned by her closest advisors and how you can avoid the mistakes she made that is all too common for small business owners today!


    Resources/References:


    https://books.google.com/books?id=DBoAAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA37&dq=Thomas%20A.%20Andrews%20GLORIA%20VANDERBILT&pg=PA3#v=onepage&q=Thomas%20A.%20Andrews%20GLORIA%20VANDERBILT&f=false


    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email them at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!


    **************************** 


    About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! 


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com 


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! 


    Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 8226d1e7-cf80-49e9-98f6-9d61b097edbe Wed, 01 May 2024 16:28:44 -0400 2144 false     Two Amazing Business People from History (Who May Surprise You!) Two Amazing Business People from History (Who May Surprise You!) #75. Sevana and Tiffany share two successful business people from history who aren't given much spotlight but amazing in their own rights nonetheless and worth showcasing in today's episode. These super successful business people have inspired Sevana and Tiffany and they hope the stories can inspire you!


    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email them at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!

    **************************** About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #75. Sevana and Tiffany share two successful business people from history who aren't given much spotlight but amazing in their own rights nonetheless and worth showcasing in today's episode. These super successful business people have inspired Sevana and Tiffany and they hope the stories can inspire you!


    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email them at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!

    **************************** About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business ce897da0-d51d-4c65-b696-e05d8a28b179 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:03:48 -0400 2431 false     Finding the BEST customers for your business - what they look like, where to find them, and how to keep them around! Finding the BEST customers for your business - what they look like, where to find them, and how to keep them around! 74. One of the keys to having a successful business that you can enjoy is by working with your BEST customers as much as possible, but how do you find them? Well, today Sevana and Tiffany chat about how to identify what your best customer looks like and then where to find them (and how to keep them around!)


    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email them at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!

    **************************** About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

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    ]]>     74. One of the keys to having a successful business that you can enjoy is by working with your BEST customers as much as possible, but how do you find them? Well, today Sevana and Tiffany chat about how to identify what your best customer looks like and then where to find them (and how to keep them around!)


    Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email them at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!

    **************************** About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 823482c6-f646-40ca-8f0f-6b654a4d9225 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 3451 false     How to Hire Right (the First Time!) How to Hire Right (the First Time!) 73. Are you new to hiring or have been doing it for some time but it always seems to be a miss? In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany go over what you need to have in place at your company BEFORE you hire so you have a greater success of hiring right, the first time and keep those good hires!


    References:


    NETFLIX company culture values:


    1. Freedom and Responsibility

    The idea is to hire high-performing individuals and trust them to do their best work without micromanagement. This includes allowing employees to make decisions typically reserved for management and having flexible vacation policies, where employees can take time off without strict tracking, assuming their work is accomplished.

    2. The Keeper Test

    Managers regularly ask themselves whether they would fight to keep an employee. If the answer is no, the company provides a generous severance package to the employee.

    3. Radical Honesty and Transparency

    This radical honesty is aimed at continuous improvement and growth. Feedback is given openly and directly, whether it pertains to performance, the viability of ideas, or company strategies. Moreover, transparency is practiced company-wide, with employees having access to information traditionally reserved for upper management in other companies, including strategic decisions and financials.

    4. No Tolerance for Brilliant Jerks

    The idea is that no matter how talented someone might be, if they cannot fit into the culture of teamwork and respect, they cannot stay at the company.

    5. Focus on Innovation

    By removing most controls, such as expense approvals and strict vacation policies, Netflix aims to encourage risk-taking and creativity.

    6. Global and Inclusive Culture

    The company strives to maintain its core cultural principles while also respecting and incorporating the diversity of its global workforce.

    7. Evolution Over Time

    The company continuously refines its policies and practices to suit its growing size and changing dynamics.

    **************************** About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     73. Are you new to hiring or have been doing it for some time but it always seems to be a miss? In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany go over what you need to have in place at your company BEFORE you hire so you have a greater success of hiring right, the first time and keep those good hires!


    References:


    NETFLIX company culture values:


    1. Freedom and Responsibility

    The idea is to hire high-performing individuals and trust them to do their best work without micromanagement. This includes allowing employees to make decisions typically reserved for management and having flexible vacation policies, where employees can take time off without strict tracking, assuming their work is accomplished.

    2. The Keeper Test

    Managers regularly ask themselves whether they would fight to keep an employee. If the answer is no, the company provides a generous severance package to the employee.

    3. Radical Honesty and Transparency

    This radical honesty is aimed at continuous improvement and growth. Feedback is given openly and directly, whether it pertains to performance, the viability of ideas, or company strategies. Moreover, transparency is practiced company-wide, with employees having access to information traditionally reserved for upper management in other companies, including strategic decisions and financials.

    4. No Tolerance for Brilliant Jerks

    The idea is that no matter how talented someone might be, if they cannot fit into the culture of teamwork and respect, they cannot stay at the company.

    5. Focus on Innovation

    By removing most controls, such as expense approvals and strict vacation policies, Netflix aims to encourage risk-taking and creativity.

    6. Global and Inclusive Culture

    The company strives to maintain its core cultural principles while also respecting and incorporating the diversity of its global workforce.

    7. Evolution Over Time

    The company continuously refines its policies and practices to suit its growing size and changing dynamics.

    **************************** About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business be2db7ac-b3d1-41fe-b8cb-629bc3e74f67 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:17:02 -0400 2793 false     The True Cost of Hiring Employee (that no one talks about!) The True Cost of Hiring Employee (that no one talks about!) #72. Feeling anxious about hiring your first employee? Sevana and Tiffany got you covered with one aspect of hiring that many business owners mis-step which not anticipating the TRUE COST of employees. Sevana and Tiffany break it all down in today's episode!


    Resources:


    ADP Payroll Calculator: https://www.adp.com/resources/tools/calculators.aspx

    Gusto Payroll Calculator:

    https://gusto.com/resources/calculators/payroll

    QuickBooks Payroll Calculator:

    https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/paycheck-calculator/

    **************************** About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #72. Feeling anxious about hiring your first employee? Sevana and Tiffany got you covered with one aspect of hiring that many business owners mis-step which not anticipating the TRUE COST of employees. Sevana and Tiffany break it all down in today's episode!


    Resources:


    ADP Payroll Calculator: https://www.adp.com/resources/tools/calculators.aspx

    Gusto Payroll Calculator:

    https://gusto.com/resources/calculators/payroll

    QuickBooks Payroll Calculator:

    https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/paycheck-calculator/

    **************************** About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 2ee03eb6-209d-45e1-b5e8-15504eb74d3e Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:30:00 -0500 2612 false     Tax Tips for Tax Time! Small Business Tax Advice To Get You AHEAD of Your Next Tax Return. Tax Tips for Tax Time! Small Business Tax Advice To Get You AHEAD of Your Next Tax Return. #71. Feeling the heat of tax filing before the deadlines? Then today's episode is for you! Sevana and Tiffany dive into small business tax topics with Helaine Weissman and Lori Roberts of PB Mares, two CPAs who know a whole lot about taxes for small business owners and how to get ahead of your next tax return and avoid the year-end panic!


    Learn More about PB Mares: https://www.pbmares.com/

    **************************** About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

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    ]]>     #71. Feeling the heat of tax filing before the deadlines? Then today's episode is for you! Sevana and Tiffany dive into small business tax topics with Helaine Weissman and Lori Roberts of PB Mares, two CPAs who know a whole lot about taxes for small business owners and how to get ahead of your next tax return and avoid the year-end panic!


    Learn More about PB Mares: https://www.pbmares.com/

    **************************** About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 6e258c5e-2dc9-4a52-9e3b-5bc8ebdc60c5 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:50:00 -0500 3949 false     Sole Proprietor, LLC, S Corp, C Corp - What You Should Be and When Sole Proprietor, LLC, S Corp, C Corp - What You Should Be and When #70. In today's episode, a reply of a popular past episode of when Sevana and Tiffany talk about Sole Proprietorship, S-Corp, C-Corp, and what you should be and when. Famous Example - Hulk Hogan and Gawker Media Rihanna and Fenty Videos - Explanations on entity formation: https://youtu.be/uXOHnZy0y4Ahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3BcB1r5h74 Books: LLC vs S Corp vs C Corp Explained (https://www.amazon.com/LLC-vs-S-Corp-C-Corp-Explained/dp/1950967093/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12ZSR3DWZTY9L&keywords=LLC+Vs.+S-Corp+Vs.+C-Corp+Explained&qid=1658193309&sprefix=llc+vs.+s-corp+vs.+c-corp+explained%252Caps%252C63&sr=8-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=bbsb0e-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=62737ff95a3ded3c79cbbd5151a9f171&camp=1789&creative=9325) Advice - Talk to your CPA and business lawyer to help decide what is the best business entity for you, but don't let that stop you from starting your business! Just don't forget to revisit your entity setup later on. **************************** Listen To Our Podcast On - Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-behind-small-business/id1581881387) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3w1hi24SZ24zmFNJnB4wbw?si=RTHzSRvlRHCpgFdHnuENgg) Pandora (https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-business-behind-small-business/PC:66374) About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

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    ]]>     #70. In today's episode, a reply of a popular past episode of when Sevana and Tiffany talk about Sole Proprietorship, S-Corp, C-Corp, and what you should be and when. Famous Example - Hulk Hogan and Gawker Media Rihanna and Fenty Videos - Explanations on entity formation: https://youtu.be/uXOHnZy0y4Ahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3BcB1r5h74 Books: LLC vs S Corp vs C Corp Explained (https://www.amazon.com/LLC-vs-S-Corp-C-Corp-Explained/dp/1950967093/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12ZSR3DWZTY9L&keywords=LLC+Vs.+S-Corp+Vs.+C-Corp+Explained&qid=1658193309&sprefix=llc+vs.+s-corp+vs.+c-corp+explained%252Caps%252C63&sr=8-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=bbsb0e-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=62737ff95a3ded3c79cbbd5151a9f171&camp=1789&creative=9325) Advice - Talk to your CPA and business lawyer to help decide what is the best business entity for you, but don't let that stop you from starting your business! Just don't forget to revisit your entity setup later on. **************************** Listen To Our Podcast On - Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-behind-small-business/id1581881387) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3w1hi24SZ24zmFNJnB4wbw?si=RTHzSRvlRHCpgFdHnuENgg) Pandora (https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-business-behind-small-business/PC:66374) About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface! Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business be304360-bec1-4c0a-9cad-207d3481a506 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 06:28:00 -0500 3021 false     The CTA is here! Does it affect your small business and what should you do? The CTA is here! Does it affect your small business and what should you do? #69. The Corporate Transparency Act is actively affecting businesses in 2024, so does it affect yours? If so, what do you do about it? Sevana and Tiffany break it all down in today's episode!


    **Sorry for the poor sound quality toward the end of this episode**


    RESOURCES:


    FinCEN’s Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting homepage, offering guidance and educational materials

    FinCEN’s Reference Material, featuring rules and regulations related to the CTA

    FinCEN’s Small Entity Compliance Guide, intended to assist the small business community in complying with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule

    FinCEN Identifier Application

    FinCEN Beneficial Owner Reports




    https://www.score.org/resource/article/understanding-and-complying-federal-corporate-transparency-act


    ****************************


    About BBSB -  We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneurial path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us to learn about our sponsorship packages! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

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    ]]>     #69. The Corporate Transparency Act is actively affecting businesses in 2024, so does it affect yours? If so, what do you do about it? Sevana and Tiffany break it all down in today's episode!


    **Sorry for the poor sound quality toward the end of this episode**


    RESOURCES:


    FinCEN’s Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting homepage, offering guidance and educational materials

    FinCEN’s Reference Material, featuring rules and regulations related to the CTA

    FinCEN’s Small Entity Compliance Guide, intended to assist the small business community in complying with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule

    FinCEN Identifier Application

    FinCEN Beneficial Owner Reports




    https://www.score.org/resource/article/understanding-and-complying-federal-corporate-transparency-act


    ****************************


    About BBSB -  We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneurial path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us to learn about our sponsorship packages! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 12dc0a19-45f3-40d3-8120-e8241cf52de0 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 06:45:00 -0500 2467 false     How to work ON your business, not IN it! (Part 1 of 2) How to work ON your business, not IN it! (Part 1 of 2) #68. Let's kick off the new year thinking about how to work ON your business rather than IN it.


    **Due to a technical hiccup, we will be airing part 2 of this episode on Jan 15th.**


    ****************************


    About BBSB -  We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneurial path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us to learn about our sponsorship packages! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

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    ]]>     #68. Let's kick off the new year thinking about how to work ON your business rather than IN it.


    **Due to a technical hiccup, we will be airing part 2 of this episode on Jan 15th.**


    ****************************


    About BBSB -  We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneurial path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us to learn about our sponsorship packages! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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    Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 57954e24-d492-4786-8140-268cd34b4812 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 07:24:00 -0500 2125 true     *Holiday Special* Podcast Past, Podcast Present, and Podcast Future! *Holiday Special* Podcast Past, Podcast Present, and Podcast Future! #67. Welcome to this year's holiday special where we talk about past episode, where it all began, how we are ending season 3 and what exciting new things you can look forward to in season 4!


    Recommedations:


    Books -

    https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/4-must-read-business-books-to-kickoff2024.html


    Donald Miller - How To Grow Your Small Business

    https://www.amazon.com/How-Grow-Your-Small-Business-ebook/dp/B09831W8S6


    https://getjobber.com/academy/small-business-apps/


    https://www.wix.com/blog/business-software

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    About BBSB -  We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneurial path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us to learn about our sponsorship packages!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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    ]]>     #67. Welcome to this year's holiday special where we talk about past episode, where it all began, how we are ending season 3 and what exciting new things you can look forward to in season 4!


    Recommedations:


    Books -

    https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/4-must-read-business-books-to-kickoff2024.html


    Donald Miller - How To Grow Your Small Business

    https://www.amazon.com/How-Grow-Your-Small-Business-ebook/dp/B09831W8S6


    https://getjobber.com/academy/small-business-apps/


    https://www.wix.com/blog/business-software

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    About BBSB -  We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneurial path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us to learn about our sponsorship packages!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business f8b11967-722c-42b0-8809-7351e237a307 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:10:00 -0500 2489 false     How to Fire Your Toxic Customers How to Fire Your Toxic Customers #66. Firing customers is a necessary part of being a business owner, but how do you identify a toxic client and how do you fire them, if the relationship really cannot be saved? Sevana and Tiffany break down the answers to these questions and more in this episode!


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    About BBSB -  We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneurial path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us to learn about our sponsorship packages!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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    ]]>     #66. Firing customers is a necessary part of being a business owner, but how do you identify a toxic client and how do you fire them, if the relationship really cannot be saved? Sevana and Tiffany break down the answers to these questions and more in this episode!


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    About BBSB -  We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneurial path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us to learn about our sponsorship packages!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 36a8e629-10d4-4c89-9794-04af4bf8717b Fri, 01 Dec 2023 06:46:00 -0500 3947 3 23 true     The Right Way To Spend Your Business’ Money The Right Way To Spend Your Business’ Money #65: Continuing on the series about your business money, Sevana and Tiffany talk about the #1 wrong way to spend your business money so you can avoid it to spend it the right way!

    Famous Examples:  Nissan & Business Adventures:

    https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/11/why-billionaires-warren-buffett-and-bill-gates-agree-this-is-the-best-business-book-of-all-time.html


    https://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/the-7-books-that-created-our-modern-business-world.html


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    About BBSB -  We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneurial path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us to learn about our sponsorship packages!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

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    ]]>     #65: Continuing on the series about your business money, Sevana and Tiffany talk about the #1 wrong way to spend your business money so you can avoid it to spend it the right way!

    Famous Examples:  Nissan & Business Adventures:

    https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/11/why-billionaires-warren-buffett-and-bill-gates-agree-this-is-the-best-business-book-of-all-time.html


    https://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/the-7-books-that-created-our-modern-business-world.html


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    About BBSB -  We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneurial path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us to learn about our sponsorship packages!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 85fb3bea-3692-4478-abab-da804cd84046 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:16:56 -0500 3672 false     What Are The Financial Red Flags For Your Business? What Are The Financial Red Flags For Your Business? #64: Continuing on the series about your business money, Sevana and Tiffany go over the red flags to look for on your financial reports so you keep your business on the up-and-up. You don't need to be an accountant or financial whiz to understand today's episode. We're breaking things down so that any entrepreneur can get smart enough to look for or avoid financial red flags!


    Famous Examples:  Uber & FedEx


    Recommendations:


    • Financial Intelligence, Revised Edition: A Manager's Guide to Knowing What the Numbers Really Mean by Karen Berman and Joe Knight 


    • The Layman’s Guide to Understanding Financial Statements: How to Read, Analyze, Create & Understand Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Cash Flow & More by Simon Lawrence - currently on Kindle Unlimited for free at the recording of this podcast.


    • How to Read and Understand Financial Statements When You Don’t Know What You Are Looking At by Brian Kline



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    About BBSB -  We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneurial path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us to learn about our sponsorship packages!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

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    ]]>     #64: Continuing on the series about your business money, Sevana and Tiffany go over the red flags to look for on your financial reports so you keep your business on the up-and-up. You don't need to be an accountant or financial whiz to understand today's episode. We're breaking things down so that any entrepreneur can get smart enough to look for or avoid financial red flags!


    Famous Examples:  Uber & FedEx


    Recommendations:


    • Financial Intelligence, Revised Edition: A Manager's Guide to Knowing What the Numbers Really Mean by Karen Berman and Joe Knight 


    • The Layman’s Guide to Understanding Financial Statements: How to Read, Analyze, Create & Understand Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Cash Flow & More by Simon Lawrence - currently on Kindle Unlimited for free at the recording of this podcast.


    • How to Read and Understand Financial Statements When You Don’t Know What You Are Looking At by Brian Kline



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    About BBSB -  We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneurial path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us to learn about our sponsorship packages!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 340b56e8-38c1-4e9b-9e54-4c60c6571be9 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 06:49:00 -0400 2933 3 19 false     How To Prepare For a Business Loan How To Prepare For a Business Loan #63: Getting a business loan can seem like daunting task if you go into the conversation with a lender unprepared, so today, Sevana and Tiffany are going to help you get ready by going over common business loans and what exactly the lenders are looking for from you.


    Famous Examples -  Under Armour: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-under-armour-got-its-name-2015-6


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    About BBSB -  We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneurial path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us to learn about our sponsorship packages!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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    Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

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    ]]>     #63: Getting a business loan can seem like daunting task if you go into the conversation with a lender unprepared, so today, Sevana and Tiffany are going to help you get ready by going over common business loans and what exactly the lenders are looking for from you.


    Famous Examples -  Under Armour: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-under-armour-got-its-name-2015-6


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    About BBSB -  We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneurial path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us to learn about our sponsorship packages!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 90c8fd0c-7877-4e92-be05-f2218967287e Sun, 15 Oct 2023 07:59:15 -0400 3095 3 18 true     TikTok Tax Tips - True or False? TikTok Tax Tips - True or False? #62: There’s a lot of misinformation that gets spread through social media (surprise, surprise) and none more so than tax tips! Today, Sevana and Tiffany go through a few viral tax tips with special guest, Phil Gaudiano, to set the record straight on a few of these TikTok Tax Truths or Tales!

    Trending tax tips we go over includes:

    • Renting Your House to Your Business (Augusta Rule)
    • Paying Your Child Through Your Business
    • Earning Points And Cashing In On Credit Card Rewards
    • and more...

    Special Thanks To Our Guest:

    Phil Gaudiano, CPA

    Co-Founder

    Polygon Advisory Group

    https://www.polygonadvisory.com/

    Contact Phil at: info@polygonadvisory.com


    Famous Examples -  #1. Nicholas Cage#2. Gloria Vanderbuilt#3: Wesley Snipes#4: Paul Daugerdas#5: Willie Nelson


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    About BBSB -  We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us to learn about our sponsorship packages!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

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    ]]>     #62: There’s a lot of misinformation that gets spread through social media (surprise, surprise) and none more so than tax tips! Today, Sevana and Tiffany go through a few viral tax tips with special guest, Phil Gaudiano, to set the record straight on a few of these TikTok Tax Truths or Tales!

    Trending tax tips we go over includes:

    • Renting Your House to Your Business (Augusta Rule)
    • Paying Your Child Through Your Business
    • Earning Points And Cashing In On Credit Card Rewards
    • and more...

    Special Thanks To Our Guest:

    Phil Gaudiano, CPA

    Co-Founder

    Polygon Advisory Group

    https://www.polygonadvisory.com/

    Contact Phil at: info@polygonadvisory.com


    Famous Examples -  #1. Nicholas Cage#2. Gloria Vanderbuilt#3: Wesley Snipes#4: Paul Daugerdas#5: Willie Nelson


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    About BBSB -  We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us to learn about our sponsorship packages!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 171230f7-025b-4e0e-ac7f-0f84e668bd32 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 07:35:00 -0400 6161 3 17 false     Reconnecting with Your Disconnected Remote Team Reconnecting with Your Disconnected Remote Team #61: Let’s talk about reconnecting your disconnected team! These days, you may have already decided to go forth permanently with a fully remote team or maybe even a hybrid of some kind. Regardless of which model you have, including a full return-to-the-office model, disengaged employees are not good for business! Today, Sevana and Tiffany talk about the signs of a disengaged employee and what you can do to pull them back into the fold!


    **We're sorry, Sevana's video had some challenges so here we are.... still a work in progress !! **


    Famous Examples - 


    #1. Dame Stephanie Shirley


    #2. Jack Nilles : https://www.crossover.com/perspective/the-history-of-remote-work



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    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


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    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


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    ]]>     #61: Let’s talk about reconnecting your disconnected team! These days, you may have already decided to go forth permanently with a fully remote team or maybe even a hybrid of some kind. Regardless of which model you have, including a full return-to-the-office model, disengaged employees are not good for business! Today, Sevana and Tiffany talk about the signs of a disengaged employee and what you can do to pull them back into the fold!


    **We're sorry, Sevana's video had some challenges so here we are.... still a work in progress !! **


    Famous Examples - 


    #1. Dame Stephanie Shirley


    #2. Jack Nilles : https://www.crossover.com/perspective/the-history-of-remote-work



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    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 1ef37d27-731b-4930-ac36-85b8113d4916 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 06:43:08 -0400 3183 3 16 false     What services in your business you DON'T want to go cheap on! What services in your business you DON'T want to go cheap on! #60: When you are self-funding your business or working with a shoestring budget, it's easy to go cheap on things in your business to conserve the cash. BUT, there are a few things in your business you absolutely do not want to go cheap on, and that's what Sevana and Tiffany will be diving into today!


    **We're sorry, Tiffany's audio didn't survive the recording....so please excuse her audio!! **


    Famous Examples - 


    #1. Circuit City


    #2. Tiffany & Co.


    Companies who knows their value and doesn't waver on it: https://www.businessinsider.com/stores-nothing-ever-on-sale-2019-5#tesla-10


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    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: ⁠⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠


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    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


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    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


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    ]]>     #60: When you are self-funding your business or working with a shoestring budget, it's easy to go cheap on things in your business to conserve the cash. BUT, there are a few things in your business you absolutely do not want to go cheap on, and that's what Sevana and Tiffany will be diving into today!


    **We're sorry, Tiffany's audio didn't survive the recording....so please excuse her audio!! **


    Famous Examples - 


    #1. Circuit City


    #2. Tiffany & Co.


    Companies who knows their value and doesn't waver on it: https://www.businessinsider.com/stores-nothing-ever-on-sale-2019-5#tesla-10


    ****************************


    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: ⁠⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com⁠⁠⁠


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 13bbdbd0-0937-4080-bd9e-c17c71c817c3 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:46:09 -0400 2997 3 15 false     Decision Fatigue and Analysis Paralysis of Small Business Owners Decision Fatigue and Analysis Paralysis of Small Business Owners #59: all great companies experience Growing Pains and at the core of that is the business owner, so let's spend some time today to discuss what decision fatigue and paralysis means and how you can eat that elephant!


    Famous Examples - 


    #1. Wearing the Same Outfit Every Day


    #2. Blockbuster & Toy 'R Us

    https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/podcast/knowledge-at-wharton-podcast/the-demise-of-toys-r-us/

    https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/03/18/toys-r-us-bankruptcy-liquidation/436176002/

    https://www.businessinsider.com/the-tumultuous-history-of-toys-r-us-photos-2020-8


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    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: ⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    ⁠⁠https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com⁠⁠


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


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    ]]>     #59: all great companies experience Growing Pains and at the core of that is the business owner, so let's spend some time today to discuss what decision fatigue and paralysis means and how you can eat that elephant!


    Famous Examples - 


    #1. Wearing the Same Outfit Every Day


    #2. Blockbuster & Toy 'R Us

    https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/podcast/knowledge-at-wharton-podcast/the-demise-of-toys-r-us/

    https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/03/18/toys-r-us-bankruptcy-liquidation/436176002/

    https://www.businessinsider.com/the-tumultuous-history-of-toys-r-us-photos-2020-8


    ****************************


    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: ⁠⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠⁠


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    ⁠⁠https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com⁠⁠


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business c797d32e-419c-4314-9fd7-9a4e4cf36c50 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:58:21 -0400 2971 3 14 false     What to expect when running a business pulling in 10k, 100k, $1M & $10M of top-line revenue What to expect when running a business pulling in 10k, 100k, $1M & $10M of top-line revenue #58: (Replay) Let's talk about what to expect when running a business pulling in 10k, 100k, $1M & $10M of top-line revenue. How do you build it, and what do you do to prepare for it once you get it!


    **Sorry for the lagging audio, we had just switched to a new platform and were working through the kinks, BUT we loved making this episode and it was highly downloaded, so please enjoy! Sevana and Tiffany will be back with a brand new episode soon.**


    Famous Examples - 

    #1. Shan Hanif What happens in a 100M+ business:⁠https://youtu.be/l8cs_SVyOEQ⁠

    Week in the life of a CEO running a 100M+ business:⁠https://youtu.be/s0E1i9mXe1A⁠

    How I build a $10MM business in 18months: ⁠https://youtu.be/8vvkQLbwye8⁠


    #2: Crumbs & KIND (⁠https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/5-companies-that-grew-too-quickly-and-what-you-can-learn/310166⁠)Recommendations -⁠https://www.rocketspace.com/tech-startups/what-10-million-dollar-tech-entrepreneurs-wish-theyd-known-before-they-started⁠⁠https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/5-things-no-one-tells-you-about-running-a-million-dollar/326154⁠Tools - ⁠https://meetanders.com/best-tools-business-growth/⁠

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    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: ⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    ⁠https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com⁠


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


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    ]]>     #58: (Replay) Let's talk about what to expect when running a business pulling in 10k, 100k, $1M & $10M of top-line revenue. How do you build it, and what do you do to prepare for it once you get it!


    **Sorry for the lagging audio, we had just switched to a new platform and were working through the kinks, BUT we loved making this episode and it was highly downloaded, so please enjoy! Sevana and Tiffany will be back with a brand new episode soon.**


    Famous Examples - 

    #1. Shan Hanif What happens in a 100M+ business:⁠https://youtu.be/l8cs_SVyOEQ⁠

    Week in the life of a CEO running a 100M+ business:⁠https://youtu.be/s0E1i9mXe1A⁠

    How I build a $10MM business in 18months: ⁠https://youtu.be/8vvkQLbwye8⁠


    #2: Crumbs & KIND (⁠https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/5-companies-that-grew-too-quickly-and-what-you-can-learn/310166⁠)Recommendations -⁠https://www.rocketspace.com/tech-startups/what-10-million-dollar-tech-entrepreneurs-wish-theyd-known-before-they-started⁠⁠https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/5-things-no-one-tells-you-about-running-a-million-dollar/326154⁠Tools - ⁠https://meetanders.com/best-tools-business-growth/⁠

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    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: ⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    ⁠https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com⁠


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business e0c5344b-de50-4562-b5b3-213d2c05955f Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:25:34 -0400 4104 3 13 false     AI For Your Small Business AI For Your Small Business #57: Sevana and Tiffany are going to dive into how AI can help streamline your growing business! They are sharing a few AI tools that they use every day in their business and new tools that they test drove while researching for this episode. This is a great episode for anyone who feels like they are drowning in too much conceptual AI knowledge and not enough hands-on applicable knowledge.


    Famous Examples:


    Tesla's Autopilot Incidents

    IBM's Watson Misdiagnosis

    Google's "Deep Dream" Nightmares

    Alan Turing (https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/503325/15-riveting-facts-about-alan-turing)


    Recommendations:


    Resources when it comes to how AI works with your small business!


    https://hackingai.app/

    https://youtube.com/@ai-explained-

    https://www.bensbites.co/

    https://www.futuretools.io/

    https://www.futurepedia.io/recent

    https://www.youtube.com/@MattVidPro

    https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

    https://www.youtube.com/@TwoMinutePapers

    https://www.youtube.com/@AINewsOfficial

    https://www.youtube.com/@YannicKilcher/videos

    https://www.youtube.com/@max-imize/videos

    https://www.youtube.com/@Aitrepreneur

    https://www.youtube.com/@OlivioSarikas



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    About BBSB -


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com

    Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice -


    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer -


    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.



    Send us Fan Mail

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    ]]>     #57: Sevana and Tiffany are going to dive into how AI can help streamline your growing business! They are sharing a few AI tools that they use every day in their business and new tools that they test drove while researching for this episode. This is a great episode for anyone who feels like they are drowning in too much conceptual AI knowledge and not enough hands-on applicable knowledge.


    Famous Examples:


    Tesla's Autopilot Incidents

    IBM's Watson Misdiagnosis

    Google's "Deep Dream" Nightmares

    Alan Turing (https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/503325/15-riveting-facts-about-alan-turing)


    Recommendations:


    Resources when it comes to how AI works with your small business!


    https://hackingai.app/

    https://youtube.com/@ai-explained-

    https://www.bensbites.co/

    https://www.futuretools.io/

    https://www.futurepedia.io/recent

    https://www.youtube.com/@MattVidPro

    https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

    https://www.youtube.com/@TwoMinutePapers

    https://www.youtube.com/@AINewsOfficial

    https://www.youtube.com/@YannicKilcher/videos

    https://www.youtube.com/@max-imize/videos

    https://www.youtube.com/@Aitrepreneur

    https://www.youtube.com/@OlivioSarikas



    ****************************


    About BBSB -


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com

    Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice -


    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer -


    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.



    Send us Fan Mail

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 8df80155-75c2-4a22-92ff-2762c7ab9045 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 17:24:26 -0400 2902 3 12 false     Why You SHOULDN'T Start a Business Why You SHOULDN'T Start a Business #56. Owning a business is not one-size-fits-all, and certainly not the answer to getting rich quick! While many people thrive in the world of entrepreneurship, it is essential to acknowledge that it may not be suitable for everyone. Today, Sevana and Tiffany is going to explore why owning a business might NOT be right for you.  



    Famous Examples:


    Colonel Sanders

    Thomas Edison (https://www.businessinsider.com/the-worst-ceos-in-american-history-2010-5#thomas-edison-the-phonograph-7)


    Recommendations:


    Top 5 books:

    1. "The E-Myth Revisited" by Michael E. Gerber
    2. "Zero to One" by Peter Thiel
    3. "The 4-Hour Workweek" by Timothy Ferriss
    4. "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek
    5. "Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't" by Verne Harnish


    Top 5 Podcast/YouTube:

    1. Marie Forleo
    2. GaryVee (Gary Vaynerchuk)
    3. Valuetainment (Patrick Bet-David)
    4. Evan Carmichael
    5. BBSB!!!!



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    Listen To Our Podcast On -

    Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-behind-small-business/id1581881387)

    Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3w1hi24SZ24zmFNJnB4wbw?si=RTHzSRvlRHCpgFdHnuENgg)

    Pandora (https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-business-behind-small-business/PC:66374)


    About BBSB -


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com

    Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice -


    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer -


    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

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    ]]>     #56. Owning a business is not one-size-fits-all, and certainly not the answer to getting rich quick! While many people thrive in the world of entrepreneurship, it is essential to acknowledge that it may not be suitable for everyone. Today, Sevana and Tiffany is going to explore why owning a business might NOT be right for you.  



    Famous Examples:


    Colonel Sanders

    Thomas Edison (https://www.businessinsider.com/the-worst-ceos-in-american-history-2010-5#thomas-edison-the-phonograph-7)


    Recommendations:


    Top 5 books:

    1. "The E-Myth Revisited" by Michael E. Gerber
    2. "Zero to One" by Peter Thiel
    3. "The 4-Hour Workweek" by Timothy Ferriss
    4. "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek
    5. "Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't" by Verne Harnish


    Top 5 Podcast/YouTube:

    1. Marie Forleo
    2. GaryVee (Gary Vaynerchuk)
    3. Valuetainment (Patrick Bet-David)
    4. Evan Carmichael
    5. BBSB!!!!



    ****************************

    Listen To Our Podcast On -

    Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-behind-small-business/id1581881387)

    Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3w1hi24SZ24zmFNJnB4wbw?si=RTHzSRvlRHCpgFdHnuENgg)

    Pandora (https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-business-behind-small-business/PC:66374)


    About BBSB -


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com

    Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice -


    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer -


    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 357bedcd-b59d-4f34-9557-628996d51709 Sat, 01 Jul 2023 08:18:29 -0400 5772 3 11 true     How to Create Value Pricing - What does that mean? Is it beneficial to you? And, how do you implement it in your business without upsetting your clientele! How to Create Value Pricing - What does that mean? Is it beneficial to you? And, how do you implement it in your business without upsetting your clientele! #55. Today we'll be delving into the concept of value pricing! If you're a business owner or entrepreneur looking to maximize your profits and create lasting customer relationships, this episode is for you!

    Many of us start our businesses with a cost-based pricing, which is ok, for some, at first, but then you’ll find your competitors are soaring faster to levels of success, you’ve not reached yet, or maybe you have but it’s been a chaotic topsy turvy ride you’re not sure your heart can handle much more of.

    So, how do you create a level of value and respect for your products or service that don’t make you feel like you’re getting undercut or undercutting a client? 

    Take a dive into value pricing with Sevana and Tiffany on today's episode!


    References:

    https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/value-based-strategy

    https://hbr.org/2016/08/a-quick-guide-to-value-based-pricing




    https://www.gemsociety.org/article/ten-gemstones-rarer-than-diamond/


    Tiffany's Recommendations - Books:


    Implementing Value Pricing by Ronald J. Baker

    Value-Based Fees: How to Charge What You're Worth and Get What You Charge by Alan Weiss

    Automatic Customer by John Warrillow


    Sevana's Recommendations - Tools:


    Wiser

    Talon One

    Price Intelligently


    About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


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    ]]>     #55. Today we'll be delving into the concept of value pricing! If you're a business owner or entrepreneur looking to maximize your profits and create lasting customer relationships, this episode is for you!

    Many of us start our businesses with a cost-based pricing, which is ok, for some, at first, but then you’ll find your competitors are soaring faster to levels of success, you’ve not reached yet, or maybe you have but it’s been a chaotic topsy turvy ride you’re not sure your heart can handle much more of.

    So, how do you create a level of value and respect for your products or service that don’t make you feel like you’re getting undercut or undercutting a client? 

    Take a dive into value pricing with Sevana and Tiffany on today's episode!


    References:

    https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/value-based-strategy

    https://hbr.org/2016/08/a-quick-guide-to-value-based-pricing




    https://www.gemsociety.org/article/ten-gemstones-rarer-than-diamond/


    Tiffany's Recommendations - Books:


    Implementing Value Pricing by Ronald J. Baker

    Value-Based Fees: How to Charge What You're Worth and Get What You Charge by Alan Weiss

    Automatic Customer by John Warrillow


    Sevana's Recommendations - Tools:


    Wiser

    Talon One

    Price Intelligently


    About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business f064187c-8e56-4279-ac8a-e0cc287cbf66 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:07:22 -0400 3763 3 10 false     (3 of 3) How to Prepare for Your Life After The Sell Of Your Business (3 of 3) How to Prepare for Your Life After The Sell Of Your Business #54. We’re here to talk about what happens after you ride off into the sunset-the after sale of your business. How to prepare for it before you sell and ensure your life after the sale of the business is the one you wanted! #smallbusiness #exitstrategy #entrepreneurship


    Famous Examples:

    Howard Schultz

    Sharon Redstone: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shari_Redstonehttps://www.tharawat-magazine.com/facts/succession-goes-awry-four-famous-examples/


    Sevana's Recommendations:

    Forbes List of Recommended Books: https://fivebooks.com/reader-list/top-books-on-buying-and-selling-a-business-daisy_reynolds/Buying and Selling a

    Business: How You Can Win in the Business Quadrant by Garrett Sutton: https://www.amazon.com/dp/193783204X/ref=as_at?tag=readerlists-20


    Tiffany's Recommendations:

    Questions to help you get thinking about the life you would like to have, after the sell, so your can prepare for it BEFORE the sell!

    1. What are my personal goals and aspirations outside of the business world?
    2. How do I envision my ideal lifestyle after exiting the business?
    3. What do I want my day-to-day life to look like after the exit?
    4. What are my interests, passions, and hobbies that I would like to pursue after the exit?
    5. Do I want to remain active in the industry or explore new industries and opportunities?
    6. How can I prepare for the emotional and psychological adjustments that come with transitioning from a business owner to a new phase of life?
    7. What support networks or resources can I tap into during the post-exit period?
    8. How will I maintain a sense of purpose and fulfillment after exiting the business?
    9. What legacy do I want to leave behind and how can I continue to make a positive impact?

    ****************************

    About BBSB -

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities -

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website -

    Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice -

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer -

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

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    ]]>     #54. We’re here to talk about what happens after you ride off into the sunset-the after sale of your business. How to prepare for it before you sell and ensure your life after the sale of the business is the one you wanted! #smallbusiness #exitstrategy #entrepreneurship


    Famous Examples:

    Howard Schultz

    Sharon Redstone: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shari_Redstonehttps://www.tharawat-magazine.com/facts/succession-goes-awry-four-famous-examples/


    Sevana's Recommendations:

    Forbes List of Recommended Books: https://fivebooks.com/reader-list/top-books-on-buying-and-selling-a-business-daisy_reynolds/Buying and Selling a

    Business: How You Can Win in the Business Quadrant by Garrett Sutton: https://www.amazon.com/dp/193783204X/ref=as_at?tag=readerlists-20


    Tiffany's Recommendations:

    Questions to help you get thinking about the life you would like to have, after the sell, so your can prepare for it BEFORE the sell!

    1. What are my personal goals and aspirations outside of the business world?
    2. How do I envision my ideal lifestyle after exiting the business?
    3. What do I want my day-to-day life to look like after the exit?
    4. What are my interests, passions, and hobbies that I would like to pursue after the exit?
    5. Do I want to remain active in the industry or explore new industries and opportunities?
    6. How can I prepare for the emotional and psychological adjustments that come with transitioning from a business owner to a new phase of life?
    7. What support networks or resources can I tap into during the post-exit period?
    8. How will I maintain a sense of purpose and fulfillment after exiting the business?
    9. What legacy do I want to leave behind and how can I continue to make a positive impact?

    ****************************

    About BBSB -

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities -

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website -

    Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice -

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer -

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 532678a0-86b5-4b1b-9db6-3dbeef010f35 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 07:02:48 -0400 2818 3 9 false     (2 of 3) So, You Are Going To Sell Your Business To The Next Generation Or To You Employees ... Now What? (2 of 3) So, You Are Going To Sell Your Business To The Next Generation Or To You Employees ... Now What? #53. In episode #52, we explored what it means to sell your business to an external 3rd party. In today's episode, we'll be taking a look at a different exit by selling. Let’s discuss selling your business internally to your next generation or to your employees: what it means, what you need, and how to do it in the most delicate way possible. 


    #smallbusiness #exitstrategy #entrepreneurship


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    Please let us know if there is a topic we can cover for you on our next episode! Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com.


    Article References:

    https://www.viabeacon.com/blog/selling-a-business-to-key-employees

    https://www.inc.com/encyclopedia/family-limited-partnership.html

    https://www.growfinancial.org/investment-education/the-basics-of-business-succession-how-to-sell-or-gift-your-business/




    FAMOUS EXAMPLES:


    Dame Stephanie "Steve" Shirley:


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQi4hLRXHU4

    https://www.steveshirley.com/story/

    https://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2017/mar/08/dame-stephanie-shirley-flexible-remote-working-glass-ceiling


    Zildjian Family:


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avedis_Zildjian_Company


    Tiffany's Recommendations:

    Book - Let It Go By Dame Stephanie Shirley

    Advice - Get a trusted "board of advisors" to help you transition out of your business!


    Sevana's Recommendations:

    Ask yourself some hard questions before you decide to sell your business:

    https://allantaylorbrokers.com/sell-a-family-business/


    ****************************


    About BBSB -

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: ⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠

    Website - Check out our website! ⁠https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com⁠


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.




    Send us Fan Mail

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    ]]>     #53. In episode #52, we explored what it means to sell your business to an external 3rd party. In today's episode, we'll be taking a look at a different exit by selling. Let’s discuss selling your business internally to your next generation or to your employees: what it means, what you need, and how to do it in the most delicate way possible. 


    #smallbusiness #exitstrategy #entrepreneurship


    ***PLEASE RATE US AND SUBSCRIBE TO ENSURE OUR PODCAST PLATFORMS CONTINUE TO HELP PROMOTE OUR PODCAST AND REACH MORE LISTENERS!***


    THANK YOU TO ALL OUR LISTENERS FOR YOUR UNWAVERING SUPPORT OF OUR PODCAST. YOU ARE THE REASON WHY WE KEEP CREATING NEW EPISODES!


    Please let us know if there is a topic we can cover for you on our next episode! Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com.


    Article References:

    https://www.viabeacon.com/blog/selling-a-business-to-key-employees

    https://www.inc.com/encyclopedia/family-limited-partnership.html

    https://www.growfinancial.org/investment-education/the-basics-of-business-succession-how-to-sell-or-gift-your-business/




    FAMOUS EXAMPLES:


    Dame Stephanie "Steve" Shirley:


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQi4hLRXHU4

    https://www.steveshirley.com/story/

    https://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2017/mar/08/dame-stephanie-shirley-flexible-remote-working-glass-ceiling


    Zildjian Family:


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avedis_Zildjian_Company


    Tiffany's Recommendations:

    Book - Let It Go By Dame Stephanie Shirley

    Advice - Get a trusted "board of advisors" to help you transition out of your business!


    Sevana's Recommendations:

    Ask yourself some hard questions before you decide to sell your business:

    https://allantaylorbrokers.com/sell-a-family-business/


    ****************************


    About BBSB -

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: ⁠thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com⁠

    Website - Check out our website! ⁠https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com⁠


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.




    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business b27efe1d-eee9-4a5a-b3a4-dafe5b0d5b84 Mon, 15 May 2023 06:29:48 -0400 4004 3 9 false     (1 of 3) So, You Decided You Want To Sell Your Business, Now What? What You Will Need To Know To Sell Your Company. (1 of 3) So, You Decided You Want To Sell Your Business, Now What? What You Will Need To Know To Sell Your Company. #52. Whether you want to sell your business to an outside source, someone inside of the company, or to a relative, there’s a lot of preparation involved, and if you don’t follow the necessary steps, you stand to lose or owe a lot of money. We’re starting with the most important aspect, which is the money. How to prepare, present, and create value. 


    #smallbusiness #exitstrategy #entrepreneurship


    Here is a link of a report on what the common multiples used for various industries and businesses: https://www.bizbuysell.com/learning-center/industry-valuation-multiples/


    Article References:

    https://raincatcher.com/how-to-sell-a-business#:~:text=It's%20very%20likely%20that%20a,ready%20to%20sell%20just%20yet.


    Famous Examples:

    Charlie Javice: https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/charlie-javice-woman-duped-chase-bank/https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2023-74

    Indra Nooyi: https://hbr.org/2015/09/how-indra-nooyi-turned-design-thinking-into-strategy


    Recommendations:

    John Warrilow's Podcast: Built to Sell

    John Warrilow's Book: Built to Sell and The Automatic Customer - Build a subscription based business in any industry. 

    Empire Flippers PodcastDavid C Barnett Buy and Sell Small Business Podcast

    Hire a CPA, lawyer, and possibly a business broker to help you understand how to sell your business and to help you with the transaction of selling your business!


    ****************************


    About BBSB -

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com

    Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

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    ]]>     #52. Whether you want to sell your business to an outside source, someone inside of the company, or to a relative, there’s a lot of preparation involved, and if you don’t follow the necessary steps, you stand to lose or owe a lot of money. We’re starting with the most important aspect, which is the money. How to prepare, present, and create value. 


    #smallbusiness #exitstrategy #entrepreneurship


    Here is a link of a report on what the common multiples used for various industries and businesses: https://www.bizbuysell.com/learning-center/industry-valuation-multiples/


    Article References:

    https://raincatcher.com/how-to-sell-a-business#:~:text=It's%20very%20likely%20that%20a,ready%20to%20sell%20just%20yet.


    Famous Examples:

    Charlie Javice: https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/charlie-javice-woman-duped-chase-bank/https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2023-74

    Indra Nooyi: https://hbr.org/2015/09/how-indra-nooyi-turned-design-thinking-into-strategy


    Recommendations:

    John Warrilow's Podcast: Built to Sell

    John Warrilow's Book: Built to Sell and The Automatic Customer - Build a subscription based business in any industry. 

    Empire Flippers PodcastDavid C Barnett Buy and Sell Small Business Podcast

    Hire a CPA, lawyer, and possibly a business broker to help you understand how to sell your business and to help you with the transaction of selling your business!


    ****************************


    About BBSB -

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com

    Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 9043dbe6-6ebc-4d80-a1d1-386c9c86d446 Mon, 01 May 2023 06:22:44 -0400 3608 3 8 false     Are You A People-Pleaser? How Your Personality Can Sink Or Soar Your Business! Are You A People-Pleaser? How Your Personality Can Sink Or Soar Your Business! #51. We’re going to do some introspection today on whether your personality is sinking or soaring business - so let's ask the question: Are you a people pleaser?




    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/funny-bone-pick/202207/how-deal-people-pleasers-who-go-too-far

    Inside Small Business: https://insidesmallbusiness.com.au/marketing/how-not-to-be-a-people-pleaser-in-business

    Overit.com: https://overit.com/blog/people-pleaser-ceo/

    Dan Dinsmore's POV from a business owner: https://hbr.org/2012/10/stop-being-a-people-pleaser

    Seeing it from your employee's perspective: https://consultingsociety.com/the-risks-of-working-for-a-people-pleasing-leader/


    Famous Example:

    Beatrix Potter (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/how-beatrix-potter-invented-character-merchandising-180961979/)


    Recommendations:

    Truity.com

    Gallup.com

    The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People By Gary Chapman and Paul White



    ****************************


    About BBSB - 

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!

    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com

    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com

    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

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    ]]>     #51. We’re going to do some introspection today on whether your personality is sinking or soaring business - so let's ask the question: Are you a people pleaser?




    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/funny-bone-pick/202207/how-deal-people-pleasers-who-go-too-far

    Inside Small Business: https://insidesmallbusiness.com.au/marketing/how-not-to-be-a-people-pleaser-in-business

    Overit.com: https://overit.com/blog/people-pleaser-ceo/

    Dan Dinsmore's POV from a business owner: https://hbr.org/2012/10/stop-being-a-people-pleaser

    Seeing it from your employee's perspective: https://consultingsociety.com/the-risks-of-working-for-a-people-pleasing-leader/


    Famous Example:

    Beatrix Potter (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/how-beatrix-potter-invented-character-merchandising-180961979/)


    Recommendations:

    Truity.com

    Gallup.com

    The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People By Gary Chapman and Paul White



    ****************************


    About BBSB - 

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!

    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com

    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com

    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business 81741c3f-a353-47f5-a235-86a8c5138163 Sat, 15 Apr 2023 06:18:54 -0400 3974 3 51 false     Business Plans, Should You Have One or Not? Business Plans, Should You Have One or Not? #50. We are shaking things up by doing a guest interview about today's topic! Business Plans: should you have one from the beginning? Why? What goes into a business plan? We'll find out in today's episode!

    Get in touch with our guest:
    Dr. Michael Mort, Esq.
    Argent Place Law
    https://www.argentplacelaw.com/

    Famous Example:

    Instagram (https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/07/instagram-used-to-be-called-brbn/373815/)

    Richard Branson (https://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/21/billionaire-richard-branson-reveals-his-first-ever-business-plan.html)


    Tiffany's Recommendations:

    Tim Berry (https://leanplan.com/lean-business-planning-book/)
    The One Page Business Plan by Jim Horan

    Sevana's Recommendations:

    https://blog.back4app.com/business-planning-tools-for-startups/

    ****************************

    About BBSB - 

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!

    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com

    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com

    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #50. We are shaking things up by doing a guest interview about today's topic! Business Plans: should you have one from the beginning? Why? What goes into a business plan? We'll find out in today's episode!

    Get in touch with our guest:
    Dr. Michael Mort, Esq.
    Argent Place Law
    https://www.argentplacelaw.com/

    Famous Example:

    Instagram (https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/07/instagram-used-to-be-called-brbn/373815/)

    Richard Branson (https://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/21/billionaire-richard-branson-reveals-his-first-ever-business-plan.html)


    Tiffany's Recommendations:

    Tim Berry (https://leanplan.com/lean-business-planning-book/)
    The One Page Business Plan by Jim Horan

    Sevana's Recommendations:

    https://blog.back4app.com/business-planning-tools-for-startups/

    ****************************

    About BBSB - 

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!

    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com

    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com

    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-12560542 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:06:10 -0400 5318 false     The Services You Should Spend Your Business' Money On (And The Services You Can Wait On) The Services You Should Spend Your Business' Money On (And The Services You Can Wait On) #49: Let's talk about the services you should spend your business's money on (and the services you can wait on). These are going to include apps, platforms, third parties, contractors, employees, and more!

    *Sorry (again!) for our audio issue... Sevana and I really do like each other and don't compete for air time, but we had periods of lag time when recording that caused us to sound like we're trying to talk over each other. Don't worry, we'll already got a plan to see if we can fix this in the next episode!*

    Today's podcast include if and/or when you need:

    Business Lawyer
    Website
    Content Marketing
    CRM
    Microsoft Office vs Google Workspace
    Zapier
    Office Space & Address
    Coaching/Accelerators/Incubators
    Software to Keep It All Together - Notion & Google Workspace
    Bookkeeping & Accounting
    Admin Support


    Famous Example:

    Zapier
    Netflix 
    Margorie Merriweather Post 


    The RAW Truth:

    Tiffany - waiting too long to join a business accelerator
    Sevana -  wasting time with the wrong networking groups

    Tiffany's Recommendations:

    https://www.fundera.com/blog/small-business-apps
    https://www.thesmbguide.com/small-business-apps


    Sevana's Recommendations:

    Google Workspace
    Notion
    QuickBooks
    Process Street
    Local SBA
    Expensify
    HootSuite
    Buffer
    MailChimp
    Canva

    ****************************

    About BBSB - 

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!

    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com

    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com

    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #49: Let's talk about the services you should spend your business's money on (and the services you can wait on). These are going to include apps, platforms, third parties, contractors, employees, and more!

    *Sorry (again!) for our audio issue... Sevana and I really do like each other and don't compete for air time, but we had periods of lag time when recording that caused us to sound like we're trying to talk over each other. Don't worry, we'll already got a plan to see if we can fix this in the next episode!*

    Today's podcast include if and/or when you need:

    Business Lawyer
    Website
    Content Marketing
    CRM
    Microsoft Office vs Google Workspace
    Zapier
    Office Space & Address
    Coaching/Accelerators/Incubators
    Software to Keep It All Together - Notion & Google Workspace
    Bookkeeping & Accounting
    Admin Support


    Famous Example:

    Zapier
    Netflix 
    Margorie Merriweather Post 


    The RAW Truth:

    Tiffany - waiting too long to join a business accelerator
    Sevana -  wasting time with the wrong networking groups

    Tiffany's Recommendations:

    https://www.fundera.com/blog/small-business-apps
    https://www.thesmbguide.com/small-business-apps


    Sevana's Recommendations:

    Google Workspace
    Notion
    QuickBooks
    Process Street
    Local SBA
    Expensify
    HootSuite
    Buffer
    MailChimp
    Canva

    ****************************

    About BBSB - 

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!

    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com

    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com

    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-12439947 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0400 5753 false     Sole Proprietor, LLC, S Corp, C Corp - What You Should Be and When Sole Proprietor, LLC, S Corp, C Corp - What You Should Be and When #48. In today's episode, we're doing a replay of one of our most popular episode from Season 2. Sevana and Tiffany talk about Sole Proprietorship, S-Corp, C-Corp, and what you should be and when.

    Famous Example - 

    Hulk Hogan and Gawker Media

    Rihanna and Fenty


    Videos - 

    Explanations on entity formation:

    https://youtu.be/uXOHnZy0y4A

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3BcB1r5h74


    Books:

    LLC vs S Corp vs C Corp Explained (https://www.amazon.com/LLC-vs-S-Corp-C-Corp-Explained/dp/1950967093/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12ZSR3DWZTY9L&keywords=LLC+Vs.+S-Corp+Vs.+C-Corp+Explained&qid=1658193309&sprefix=llc+vs.+s-corp+vs.+c-corp+explained%252Caps%252C63&sr=8-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=bbsb0e-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=62737ff95a3ded3c79cbbd5151a9f171&camp=1789&creative=9325)


    Advice - 

    Talk to your CPA and business lawyer to help decide what is the best business entity for you, but don't let that stop you from starting your business! Just don't forget to revisit your entity setup later on.


    ****************************

    About BBSB - 

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #48. In today's episode, we're doing a replay of one of our most popular episode from Season 2. Sevana and Tiffany talk about Sole Proprietorship, S-Corp, C-Corp, and what you should be and when.

    Famous Example - 

    Hulk Hogan and Gawker Media

    Rihanna and Fenty


    Videos - 

    Explanations on entity formation:

    https://youtu.be/uXOHnZy0y4A

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3BcB1r5h74


    Books:

    LLC vs S Corp vs C Corp Explained (https://www.amazon.com/LLC-vs-S-Corp-C-Corp-Explained/dp/1950967093/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12ZSR3DWZTY9L&keywords=LLC+Vs.+S-Corp+Vs.+C-Corp+Explained&qid=1658193309&sprefix=llc+vs.+s-corp+vs.+c-corp+explained%252Caps%252C63&sr=8-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=bbsb0e-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=62737ff95a3ded3c79cbbd5151a9f171&camp=1789&creative=9325)


    Advice - 

    Talk to your CPA and business lawyer to help decide what is the best business entity for you, but don't let that stop you from starting your business! Just don't forget to revisit your entity setup later on.


    ****************************

    About BBSB - 

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-12333005 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3021 false     What to expect when running a business pulling in 10k, 100k, $1M & $10M of top-line revenue What to expect when running a business pulling in 10k, 100k, $1M & $10M of top-line revenue #47: Let's talk about what to expect when running a business pulling in 10k, 100k, $1M & $10M of top-line revenue. How do you build it, and what do you do to prepare for it once you get it!


    Famous Examples - 

    #1. Shan Hanif

    What happens in a 100M+ business:
    https://youtu.be/l8cs_SVyOEQ

    Week in the life of a CEO running a 100M+ business:
    https://youtu.be/s0E1i9mXe1A

    How I build a $10MM business in 18months:
    https://youtu.be/8vvkQLbwye8



    #2: Crumbs & KIND (https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/5-companies-that-grew-too-quickly-and-what-you-can-learn/310166)




    Recommendations -

    https://www.rocketspace.com/tech-startups/what-10-million-dollar-tech-entrepreneurs-wish-theyd-known-before-they-started

    https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/5-things-no-one-tells-you-about-running-a-million-dollar/326154

    Tools -

    https://meetanders.com/best-tools-business-growth/


    ****************************


    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #47: Let's talk about what to expect when running a business pulling in 10k, 100k, $1M & $10M of top-line revenue. How do you build it, and what do you do to prepare for it once you get it!


    Famous Examples - 

    #1. Shan Hanif

    What happens in a 100M+ business:
    https://youtu.be/l8cs_SVyOEQ

    Week in the life of a CEO running a 100M+ business:
    https://youtu.be/s0E1i9mXe1A

    How I build a $10MM business in 18months:
    https://youtu.be/8vvkQLbwye8



    #2: Crumbs & KIND (https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/5-companies-that-grew-too-quickly-and-what-you-can-learn/310166)




    Recommendations -

    https://www.rocketspace.com/tech-startups/what-10-million-dollar-tech-entrepreneurs-wish-theyd-known-before-they-started

    https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/5-things-no-one-tells-you-about-running-a-million-dollar/326154

    Tools -

    https://meetanders.com/best-tools-business-growth/


    ****************************


    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-12264356 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500 4104 false     Employee Manuals and SOPs: Where to Start! Employee Manuals and SOPs: Where to Start! #46: Today we’re going to discuss employee manuals and SOPs: what are they, why are they so important, and where do you begin.  

    If your business has started hiring employees or even contractors you probably know how important an employee manual can be. Even if your business is just you and only you a procedures manual is also just as important. Writing a manual is much like creating a recipe. It’s constantly being updated, it needs to be perfect, because after all, it’s how to recreate your business with the heart you’ve given it. 


    References -

    https://www.beekeeper.io/blog/sop/


    Famous Examples - 

    #1: Facebook (https://airows.com/creative/a-look-inside-the-beautiful-handbook-facebook-gives-all-new-employees)

    #2. Netflix (https://igormroz.com/documents/netflix_culture.pdf)


    Recommendations -

    https://www.lucidchart.com/pages/
    https://trainual.com/
    https://www.beekeeper.io/

    ****************************


    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #46: Today we’re going to discuss employee manuals and SOPs: what are they, why are they so important, and where do you begin.  

    If your business has started hiring employees or even contractors you probably know how important an employee manual can be. Even if your business is just you and only you a procedures manual is also just as important. Writing a manual is much like creating a recipe. It’s constantly being updated, it needs to be perfect, because after all, it’s how to recreate your business with the heart you’ve given it. 


    References -

    https://www.beekeeper.io/blog/sop/


    Famous Examples - 

    #1: Facebook (https://airows.com/creative/a-look-inside-the-beautiful-handbook-facebook-gives-all-new-employees)

    #2. Netflix (https://igormroz.com/documents/netflix_culture.pdf)


    Recommendations -

    https://www.lucidchart.com/pages/
    https://trainual.com/
    https://www.beekeeper.io/

    ****************************


    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-12162578 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500 3088 false     How Much Should You Pay Yourself, The Business Owner? The Difference Between an Asset and a Liability How Much Should You Pay Yourself, The Business Owner? The Difference Between an Asset and a Liability #45: Let's talk about money! Well, every one of our show is about money in a way, but today, we're talking about as your business grows, what you get paid and how you get paid could be the determining factor behind how much tax you pay, and how the IRS defines your business.

    References - 

    https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/salary-or-draw-how-to-pay-yourself-as-business-owner/


    Famous Examples - 

    #1: UnderArmour


    Recommendations -

    https://www.youtube.com/@quickbooks

    https://www.youtube.com/@HectorGarciaCPA


    ****************************


    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.



    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #45: Let's talk about money! Well, every one of our show is about money in a way, but today, we're talking about as your business grows, what you get paid and how you get paid could be the determining factor behind how much tax you pay, and how the IRS defines your business.

    References - 

    https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/salary-or-draw-how-to-pay-yourself-as-business-owner/


    Famous Examples - 

    #1: UnderArmour


    Recommendations -

    https://www.youtube.com/@quickbooks

    https://www.youtube.com/@HectorGarciaCPA


    ****************************


    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-12044261 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500 3608 false     A BBSB Holiday Special 2022 A BBSB Holiday Special 2022 WOW! We cannot believe that we are wrapping up season TWO of The Business Behind Small Business podcast. 

    THANK YOU to all our listeners. Because of you, we are planning a big season THREE and can't wait to tell you about it in today's special.

    Have a wonderful New Year's and we look forward to getting back together with you in 2023!

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    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


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    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


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    ]]>     WOW! We cannot believe that we are wrapping up season TWO of The Business Behind Small Business podcast. 

    THANK YOU to all our listeners. Because of you, we are planning a big season THREE and can't wait to tell you about it in today's special.

    Have a wonderful New Year's and we look forward to getting back together with you in 2023!

    ****************************


    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


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    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-11956199 Sat, 31 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500 2062 false     The difference between a Bookkeeper, Accountant and CPA The difference between a Bookkeeper, Accountant and CPA #43. Let's talk about money - more specifically, the people your company that deal with the money. In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany talk about the difference between a bookkeeper, Accountant and CPA, and when you’ll need any and each one!



    Famous Examples - 

    #1:FTX Cryptocurrency Exchange:

    https://nypost.com/2022/12/13/ftx-ceo-john-ray-iii-grossly-inexperienced-execs-used-quickbooks/

    https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/ftx-bankruptcy-alameda-research-no-accounting-department-sam-bankman-fried-2022-11


    #2: Genghis Khan & Medici Family & Queen Victoria


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    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.



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    ]]>     #43. Let's talk about money - more specifically, the people your company that deal with the money. In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany talk about the difference between a bookkeeper, Accountant and CPA, and when you’ll need any and each one!



    Famous Examples - 

    #1:FTX Cryptocurrency Exchange:

    https://nypost.com/2022/12/13/ftx-ceo-john-ray-iii-grossly-inexperienced-execs-used-quickbooks/

    https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/ftx-bankruptcy-alameda-research-no-accounting-department-sam-bankman-fried-2022-11


    #2: Genghis Khan & Medici Family & Queen Victoria


    ****************************


    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.



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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-11876268 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0500 3979 false     Work Life Balance & Work Life Integration Work Life Balance & Work Life Integration #42. How do you choose which works best for you and why? Is it even a real thing? Join Sevana and Tiffany in discussing the pros and cons of work/life balance vs work/life integration and how they followed which approach as business owners that allows them to "manage their happy" while building successful businesses. 


    Famous Example - 

    #1: https://hbr.org/2014/10/what-successful-work-and-life-integration-looks-like

    #2: https://www.workstars.com/recognition-and-engagement-blog/2020/03/12/10-businesses-that-have-mastered-work-life-balance/


    Books - 

    Work Life Harmony by Grant Botma

    https://www.amazon.com/Work-Life-Harmony-Enjoy-Family-Because/dp/154452370X/ref=asc_df_154452370X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564832755269&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7180217329082381511&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008130&hvtargid=pla-1600518561058&psc=1


     Resources - 

    Goal Setting vs To Do Listing - check out Tony Robbin's Rapid Planning Method: https://projectlifemastery.com/plan-your-day/


    ****************************

    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 


    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 


    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com



    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!



    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


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    ]]>     #42. How do you choose which works best for you and why? Is it even a real thing? Join Sevana and Tiffany in discussing the pros and cons of work/life balance vs work/life integration and how they followed which approach as business owners that allows them to "manage their happy" while building successful businesses. 


    Famous Example - 

    #1: https://hbr.org/2014/10/what-successful-work-and-life-integration-looks-like

    #2: https://www.workstars.com/recognition-and-engagement-blog/2020/03/12/10-businesses-that-have-mastered-work-life-balance/


    Books - 

    Work Life Harmony by Grant Botma

    https://www.amazon.com/Work-Life-Harmony-Enjoy-Family-Because/dp/154452370X/ref=asc_df_154452370X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564832755269&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7180217329082381511&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008130&hvtargid=pla-1600518561058&psc=1


     Resources - 

    Goal Setting vs To Do Listing - check out Tony Robbin's Rapid Planning Method: https://projectlifemastery.com/plan-your-day/


    ****************************

    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 


    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 


    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com



    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!



    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-11797720 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0500 2838 false     Quality Control For Your Employees (Part 2) Quality Control For Your Employees (Part 2) #41. We've talked about quality control for your customer (see episode #39), now let's talk about quality control for your employees! How can you measure the quality of your employees, making sure they are happy and likely to stay; that they are also making clients happy and likely to stay or come back, and do all of this while your company grows? Sevana and Tiffany give you the how-to's build quality control for your employees into your operations.


    References:

    Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/1975/07/quality-control-in-a-service-business


    Famous Example - 

    Marriott (see Harvard Business Review link above)
    McDonalds https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-did-mcdonalds-build-its-sustainable-competitive-advantage-m-m/


    Tools - 

    HubSpot
    Process Street
    Google Tables


    Books - 

    EMyth
    Built to Sell
    Work The System
    List of Books: 

    https://asq.org/blog/2015/01/top-8-books-every-quality-professional-should-read/

    https://www.skymark.com/resources/biblio.asp


    Advice - 

    Make the time to work ON your business.


    ****************************

    About BBSB -

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities -
    thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website -
    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com

    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


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    ]]>     #41. We've talked about quality control for your customer (see episode #39), now let's talk about quality control for your employees! How can you measure the quality of your employees, making sure they are happy and likely to stay; that they are also making clients happy and likely to stay or come back, and do all of this while your company grows? Sevana and Tiffany give you the how-to's build quality control for your employees into your operations.


    References:

    Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/1975/07/quality-control-in-a-service-business


    Famous Example - 

    Marriott (see Harvard Business Review link above)
    McDonalds https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-did-mcdonalds-build-its-sustainable-competitive-advantage-m-m/


    Tools - 

    HubSpot
    Process Street
    Google Tables


    Books - 

    EMyth
    Built to Sell
    Work The System
    List of Books: 

    https://asq.org/blog/2015/01/top-8-books-every-quality-professional-should-read/

    https://www.skymark.com/resources/biblio.asp


    Advice - 

    Make the time to work ON your business.


    ****************************

    About BBSB -

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities -
    thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website -
    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com

    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


    Send us Fan Mail

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-11679377 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0500 3528 false     Processes: Why do you need them, how do you get started, and what to do afterwards (replay) Processes: Why do you need them, how do you get started, and what to do afterwards (replay) 40. Since we are in the midst of talking about quality control and how one method to ensure that you have quality control over the output of your company to your clients or customers, be it a service or a product, is to lay down processes, we wanted to bring by an oldie but a goodie episode from Season 1!

    Sevana and Tiffany (formerly known as, Chloe) goes in-depth in this episode about processes and why you need them, how to get started, and then what to do afterwards.


    Famous Example -

    Toyota (https://www.process.st/process-implementation/)
    Adam Smith

    Books -

    Wealth of Nations (https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Nations-Adam-Smith/dp/1494844737/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=wealth+of+nations+adam+smith&qid=1666898244&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjc0IiwicXNhIjoiMy40NSIsInFzcCI6IjMuNzcifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=wealth+of+%2Caps%2C268&sr=8-1)

    Tools -

    Microsoft Vizio
    Microsoft Word
    Screencast-o-matic (https://screencast-o-matic.com/)
    DropBox Paper (https://www.dropbox.com/en_GB/paper)
    Evernote (https://evernote.com/)
    LucidCharts (https://www.lucidchart.com/)

    Advice -

    Keep it simple! Your documentation is only as useful as it is for those who use it. Don't make it so burdensome to reference that no one ever references it.

    ****************************

    About BBSB - 

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.





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    ]]>     40. Since we are in the midst of talking about quality control and how one method to ensure that you have quality control over the output of your company to your clients or customers, be it a service or a product, is to lay down processes, we wanted to bring by an oldie but a goodie episode from Season 1!

    Sevana and Tiffany (formerly known as, Chloe) goes in-depth in this episode about processes and why you need them, how to get started, and then what to do afterwards.


    Famous Example -

    Toyota (https://www.process.st/process-implementation/)
    Adam Smith

    Books -

    Wealth of Nations (https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Nations-Adam-Smith/dp/1494844737/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=wealth+of+nations+adam+smith&qid=1666898244&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjc0IiwicXNhIjoiMy40NSIsInFzcCI6IjMuNzcifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=wealth+of+%2Caps%2C268&sr=8-1)

    Tools -

    Microsoft Vizio
    Microsoft Word
    Screencast-o-matic (https://screencast-o-matic.com/)
    DropBox Paper (https://www.dropbox.com/en_GB/paper)
    Evernote (https://evernote.com/)
    LucidCharts (https://www.lucidchart.com/)

    Advice -

    Keep it simple! Your documentation is only as useful as it is for those who use it. Don't make it so burdensome to reference that no one ever references it.

    ****************************

    About BBSB - 

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.





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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-11581390 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2842 false     Quality Control For What You Deliver To Your Clients (Part 1) Quality Control For What You Deliver To Your Clients (Part 1) 39. Let's talk about quality control for what you are delivering to your clients! How do you make sure you are hitting the mark for your customers each and every time? In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany talk about what and how to install quality control in your company along with software, systems, and tools they used themselves or would highly recommend for other business owners who are in the midst of trying to figure it out on their own.


    References -

    1. https://www.getfeedback.com/resources/cx/how-to-measure-the-5-dimensions-of-service-quality/

    2. https://www.qualtrics.com/blog/how-to-measure-service-quality/


    Famous Examples - 


    Verizon vs. Amazon

    https://blog.happyfox.com/10-best-companies-customer-service/


    Web Resources - 

    Monday.com

    Wrike.com

    AirTable

    Zapier


    Books - 

    Delivering Quality Service By Valerie Zeithaml, A. Parasuraman, and Leonard Berry



    ****************************

    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 


    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 


    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com



    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!



    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.



    Send us Fan Mail

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    ]]>     39. Let's talk about quality control for what you are delivering to your clients! How do you make sure you are hitting the mark for your customers each and every time? In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany talk about what and how to install quality control in your company along with software, systems, and tools they used themselves or would highly recommend for other business owners who are in the midst of trying to figure it out on their own.


    References -

    1. https://www.getfeedback.com/resources/cx/how-to-measure-the-5-dimensions-of-service-quality/

    2. https://www.qualtrics.com/blog/how-to-measure-service-quality/


    Famous Examples - 


    Verizon vs. Amazon

    https://blog.happyfox.com/10-best-companies-customer-service/


    Web Resources - 

    Monday.com

    Wrike.com

    AirTable

    Zapier


    Books - 

    Delivering Quality Service By Valerie Zeithaml, A. Parasuraman, and Leonard Berry



    ****************************

    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 


    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 


    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com



    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!



    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.



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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-11503382 Sat, 15 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 4132 false     Pt 2 - Government Contracting: What are the steps for a new business, a transitioning business, and what all those initialisms mean Pt 2 - Government Contracting: What are the steps for a new business, a transitioning business, and what all those initialisms mean #38. In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany are back with part 2 of talks about getting into government contracting, the major pitfalls to avoid and some cautionary tales of contractors who didn't follow the rules and what happened to them.


    Famous Example - 

    #1: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/government-contractor-sentenced-57-months-prison-37-million-procurement-fraud-scheme

    #2: https://www.whistleblowerattorneys.com/blog/6-successful-defense-industry-whistleblower-cases

    Web Resources - 

    DCAA Checklist: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/time-tracking/resources/dcaa-compliance-checklist/

    Jennifer Schaus & Associates - YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/jenniferschaus)

    PTAC - https://www.aptac-us.org/

    Books - 

    https://www.wifcon.com/anal/RecommendedReading.pdf

    ***********************************************

    About BBSB - 

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

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    ]]>     #38. In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany are back with part 2 of talks about getting into government contracting, the major pitfalls to avoid and some cautionary tales of contractors who didn't follow the rules and what happened to them.


    Famous Example - 

    #1: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/government-contractor-sentenced-57-months-prison-37-million-procurement-fraud-scheme

    #2: https://www.whistleblowerattorneys.com/blog/6-successful-defense-industry-whistleblower-cases

    Web Resources - 

    DCAA Checklist: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/time-tracking/resources/dcaa-compliance-checklist/

    Jennifer Schaus & Associates - YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/jenniferschaus)

    PTAC - https://www.aptac-us.org/

    Books - 

    https://www.wifcon.com/anal/RecommendedReading.pdf

    ***********************************************

    About BBSB - 

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-11417242 Sat, 01 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400 2487 false     Pt 1 - Government Contracting: What are the steps for a new business, a transitioning business, and what all those initialisms mean Pt 1 - Government Contracting: What are the steps for a new business, a transitioning business, and what all those initialisms mean #37. Sevana and Tiffany tackle the big topic of government contracting today!  

    Lately, it seems like everyone wants to be a government contractor but there are so many steps and none of it is spelled out for you in some step-by-step manual. While we won't be able to cover everything, we wanted to at least introduce some key topics regarding being in business as a government contractor since we know our listeners may be interested or are already in this world. 

    We've split the episode up into two parts, so stay tuned for our next episode that will wrap up this massive topic!

    ****************************

    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com

    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com

    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!

    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #37. Sevana and Tiffany tackle the big topic of government contracting today!  

    Lately, it seems like everyone wants to be a government contractor but there are so many steps and none of it is spelled out for you in some step-by-step manual. While we won't be able to cover everything, we wanted to at least introduce some key topics regarding being in business as a government contractor since we know our listeners may be interested or are already in this world. 

    We've split the episode up into two parts, so stay tuned for our next episode that will wrap up this massive topic!

    ****************************

    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com

    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com

    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!

    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-11322512 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400 2290 false     Letting Go of Toxic Clients (Replay) Letting Go of Toxic Clients (Replay) #36. Today, we have a replay...business and life got in the way of our recording schedule so we pulled out an episode that is an oldie but a goodie, as they say, and the perfect followup to our last episode about client who ghost you. This replay is of the 3rd episode that Sevana and I have ever worked on together. We were (and still are) two good friends with lots to say and share, while trying to figure out our equipment, our sound, and our technology as we embark into the world of podcasting.

    In any case, this topic, like every topic, is something we feel strongly about as toxic clients can really weigh down the growth of a business and of the business owner.  We'll be back with a new episode next time, so we hope you enjoy this replay in the meantime.  

    Oh, and if we haven't said it enough, THANK YOU for your continued support of our podcast! 

    - Tiffany

    ********************************************
    In this episode, our hosts, Sevana and Tiffany (formerly known as Chloe) talk about how to identify toxic clients and ways to improve those relationships or, if needed, knowing when it's time to call it quits and how to show that client the door!


    Famous Example: 

    Clive Davis


    E-Books:

    Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion and Purpose by Zappo’s CEO Tony Hsieh

    Leading the Unleadable by Alan Willet

    Toxic Client: Knowing and Avoiding Problem Customers by Garrett Sutton

    The Starbucks Experience: Five Principles for Turning Ordinary Into Extraordinary by Joseph A. Michelli

    The Code of the Extraordinary Mind by Vishen Lakhiani 

    ****************************

    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com

    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com

    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!

    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #36. Today, we have a replay...business and life got in the way of our recording schedule so we pulled out an episode that is an oldie but a goodie, as they say, and the perfect followup to our last episode about client who ghost you. This replay is of the 3rd episode that Sevana and I have ever worked on together. We were (and still are) two good friends with lots to say and share, while trying to figure out our equipment, our sound, and our technology as we embark into the world of podcasting.

    In any case, this topic, like every topic, is something we feel strongly about as toxic clients can really weigh down the growth of a business and of the business owner.  We'll be back with a new episode next time, so we hope you enjoy this replay in the meantime.  

    Oh, and if we haven't said it enough, THANK YOU for your continued support of our podcast! 

    - Tiffany

    ********************************************
    In this episode, our hosts, Sevana and Tiffany (formerly known as Chloe) talk about how to identify toxic clients and ways to improve those relationships or, if needed, knowing when it's time to call it quits and how to show that client the door!


    Famous Example: 

    Clive Davis


    E-Books:

    Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion and Purpose by Zappo’s CEO Tony Hsieh

    Leading the Unleadable by Alan Willet

    Toxic Client: Knowing and Avoiding Problem Customers by Garrett Sutton

    The Starbucks Experience: Five Principles for Turning Ordinary Into Extraordinary by Joseph A. Michelli

    The Code of the Extraordinary Mind by Vishen Lakhiani 

    ****************************

    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com

    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com

    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!

    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-11226277 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400 3156 false     Ghosted - What to do when a client owes you money! Ghosted - What to do when a client owes you money! #35. In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany talk about what does it mean when a client ghosts you, especially when they owe you money, and, how do you prevent it from happening?


    Famous Example - 

    The 5 Best Debt Collection Agencies (https://www.investopedia.com/best-debt-collection-agencies-4846335)


    E-Book:

    Accounts Receivable Management Best Practices By John G. Salek (https://www.amazon.com/Accounts-Receivable-Management-Best-Practices-ebook-dp-B000QECBMU/dp/B000QECBMU/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1660505025&_encoding=UTF8&tag=bbsb0e-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=3cf761f1044410022286f9fbdfdbf18e&camp=1789&creative=9325)


    Advice - 

    Stand by your terms and policies when it comes to collections. You owe it to yourself to be paid for the services rendered or product sold. The privilege to do business between a customer and you goes both ways!

    Seek out your local county small business support program.


    ****************************

    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #35. In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany talk about what does it mean when a client ghosts you, especially when they owe you money, and, how do you prevent it from happening?


    Famous Example - 

    The 5 Best Debt Collection Agencies (https://www.investopedia.com/best-debt-collection-agencies-4846335)


    E-Book:

    Accounts Receivable Management Best Practices By John G. Salek (https://www.amazon.com/Accounts-Receivable-Management-Best-Practices-ebook-dp-B000QECBMU/dp/B000QECBMU/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1660505025&_encoding=UTF8&tag=bbsb0e-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=3cf761f1044410022286f9fbdfdbf18e&camp=1789&creative=9325)


    Advice - 

    Stand by your terms and policies when it comes to collections. You owe it to yourself to be paid for the services rendered or product sold. The privilege to do business between a customer and you goes both ways!

    Seek out your local county small business support program.


    ****************************

    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-11136015 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400 2426 false     Sole Proprietor, LLC, S Corp, C Corp - What You Should Be and When Sole Proprietor, LLC, S Corp, C Corp - What You Should Be and When #34. In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany talk about Sole Proprietorship, S-Corp, C-Corp, and what you should be and when.

    Famous Example - 

    Hulk Hogan and Gawker Media

    Rihanna and Fenty


    Videos - 

    Explanations on entity formation:

    https://youtu.be/uXOHnZy0y4A

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3BcB1r5h74


    Books:

    LLC vs S Corp vs C Corp Explained (https://www.amazon.com/LLC-vs-S-Corp-C-Corp-Explained/dp/1950967093/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12ZSR3DWZTY9L&keywords=LLC+Vs.+S-Corp+Vs.+C-Corp+Explained&qid=1658193309&sprefix=llc+vs.+s-corp+vs.+c-corp+explained%252Caps%252C63&sr=8-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=bbsb0e-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=62737ff95a3ded3c79cbbd5151a9f171&camp=1789&creative=9325)


    Advice - 

    Talk to your CPA and business lawyer to help decide what is the best business entity for you, but don't let that stop you from starting your business! Just don't forget to revisit your entity setup later on.


    ****************************

    About BBSB - 

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #34. In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany talk about Sole Proprietorship, S-Corp, C-Corp, and what you should be and when.

    Famous Example - 

    Hulk Hogan and Gawker Media

    Rihanna and Fenty


    Videos - 

    Explanations on entity formation:

    https://youtu.be/uXOHnZy0y4A

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3BcB1r5h74


    Books:

    LLC vs S Corp vs C Corp Explained (https://www.amazon.com/LLC-vs-S-Corp-C-Corp-Explained/dp/1950967093/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12ZSR3DWZTY9L&keywords=LLC+Vs.+S-Corp+Vs.+C-Corp+Explained&qid=1658193309&sprefix=llc+vs.+s-corp+vs.+c-corp+explained%252Caps%252C63&sr=8-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=bbsb0e-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=62737ff95a3ded3c79cbbd5151a9f171&camp=1789&creative=9325)


    Advice - 

    Talk to your CPA and business lawyer to help decide what is the best business entity for you, but don't let that stop you from starting your business! Just don't forget to revisit your entity setup later on.


    ****************************

    About BBSB - 

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-10983630 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400 3021 false     When would you need to bring key personnel into your business and why (what purpose would they serve) When would you need to bring key personnel into your business and why (what purpose would they serve) #33. In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany discuss who you should hire when and why. What purpose do key personnel serve, and how would you know when you them? 

    Famous Example - 

    Brian Scudamore of 1-800-Got-Junk (https://bench.co/blog/small-business-stories/brian-scudamore/)

    Other Brian Scudamore interviews:

    YouTube Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDDaHMZYE3s

    NPR How I Built This: https://www.npr.org/2018/06/07/590234095/1-800-got-junk-brian-scudamore


    Kristen Hadeed of Student Maid (https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/heres-a-top-10-list-of-the-worlds-best-ceos-but-they-lead-in-a-totally-unique-wa.html)


    Articles - 

    4 Secrets to Hiring the Right People 

    Hiring for C-Suite 

    Strategy for Hiring C-Level Exec 


    Books:


    E-Myth


    Advice - 

    Spend the time figuring out what you what your company to be and who you want in it instead of just jumping in without much of a vision. 

    Do some soul searching, take a look at your budget to see what you can afford, and hire accordingly.


    ****************************

    About BBSB - 

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 


    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!

    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will

    Send us Fan Mail

    Support the show

    ]]>     #33. In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany discuss who you should hire when and why. What purpose do key personnel serve, and how would you know when you them? 

    Famous Example - 

    Brian Scudamore of 1-800-Got-Junk (https://bench.co/blog/small-business-stories/brian-scudamore/)

    Other Brian Scudamore interviews:

    YouTube Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDDaHMZYE3s

    NPR How I Built This: https://www.npr.org/2018/06/07/590234095/1-800-got-junk-brian-scudamore


    Kristen Hadeed of Student Maid (https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/heres-a-top-10-list-of-the-worlds-best-ceos-but-they-lead-in-a-totally-unique-wa.html)


    Articles - 

    4 Secrets to Hiring the Right People 

    Hiring for C-Suite 

    Strategy for Hiring C-Level Exec 


    Books:


    E-Myth


    Advice - 

    Spend the time figuring out what you what your company to be and who you want in it instead of just jumping in without much of a vision. 

    Do some soul searching, take a look at your budget to see what you can afford, and hire accordingly.


    ****************************

    About BBSB - 

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 


    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-10950177 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400 2116 false     At what point would you need an HR and in what capacity? Do you think you’re too small? At what point would you need an HR and in what capacity? Do you think you’re too small? #32. In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany dive into a question that business owners who hire employees will ask: at what point should you consider hiring an HR professional and what are the benefits and drawbacks (if any)  you should consider?


    Famous Example - 

    Uber (https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2019/12/18/uber-sexual-harassment-investigation-me-too/2694091001/)

    FedEx

    Wegman's


    Articles - 

    HR Outsourcing Options (https://fitsmallbusiness.com/best-hr-outsourcing/)

    Dangers of having no HR (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dangers-running-business-without-human-resources-kye-harper)

     Hiring Full-time HR Employee (https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/11158-hire-full-time-human-resources-employee.html)


    Tools - 

    Bamboo HR (https://www.bamboohr.com/)


    Advice - 

    Calculate HR support as a necessary expense to hiring and retaining employees. It should be seen as a normal cost of doing business but often overlooked and severely underestimated. 


    **************************************************


    About BBSB - 

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


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    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.




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    ]]>     #32. In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany dive into a question that business owners who hire employees will ask: at what point should you consider hiring an HR professional and what are the benefits and drawbacks (if any)  you should consider?


    Famous Example - 

    Uber (https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2019/12/18/uber-sexual-harassment-investigation-me-too/2694091001/)

    FedEx

    Wegman's


    Articles - 

    HR Outsourcing Options (https://fitsmallbusiness.com/best-hr-outsourcing/)

    Dangers of having no HR (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dangers-running-business-without-human-resources-kye-harper)

     Hiring Full-time HR Employee (https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/11158-hire-full-time-human-resources-employee.html)


    Tools - 

    Bamboo HR (https://www.bamboohr.com/)


    Advice - 

    Calculate HR support as a necessary expense to hiring and retaining employees. It should be seen as a normal cost of doing business but often overlooked and severely underestimated. 


    **************************************************


    About BBSB - 

    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.




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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-10865989 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400 2538 false     Working With a Team You Don’t See: How to build a remote culture, is it possible, can you do it effectively, and if so, what is the secret to that success? Working With a Team You Don’t See: How to build a remote culture, is it possible, can you do it effectively, and if so, what is the secret to that success? #31. In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany will discuss working with a team you don’t see. How to build a remote culture, is it possible, can you do it effectively, and if so, what is the secret to that success?


    Famous Example - 

    Slack (https://hbr.org/2021/02/wfh-doesnt-have-to-dilute-your-corporate-culture) 

    Alibaba (https://hbr.org/2021/02/wfh-doesnt-have-to-dilute-your-corporate-culture)

    Buffer (https://www.fleetinglife.com/best-companies-with-remote-jobs/)


    Articles - 

    6 Way to Build a Strong Remote Team Culture (https://cuttingedgepr.com/6-ways-to-build-a-strong-remote-team-culture/)

    Wrike's Remote Work Guide (https://www.wrike.com/remote-work-guide/remote-work-culture/)


    Tools - 

    ActiveCampaign

    Google Workspace

    HubSpot

    Todoist

    Monday.com


    Advice - 

    Use trial and error and take the time to reimagine what your work remote culture can be instead of doing nothing and risk being unpleasantly surprised by what your company culture turned out to be on its own.

    ****************************

    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


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    ]]>     #31. In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany will discuss working with a team you don’t see. How to build a remote culture, is it possible, can you do it effectively, and if so, what is the secret to that success?


    Famous Example - 

    Slack (https://hbr.org/2021/02/wfh-doesnt-have-to-dilute-your-corporate-culture) 

    Alibaba (https://hbr.org/2021/02/wfh-doesnt-have-to-dilute-your-corporate-culture)

    Buffer (https://www.fleetinglife.com/best-companies-with-remote-jobs/)


    Articles - 

    6 Way to Build a Strong Remote Team Culture (https://cuttingedgepr.com/6-ways-to-build-a-strong-remote-team-culture/)

    Wrike's Remote Work Guide (https://www.wrike.com/remote-work-guide/remote-work-culture/)


    Tools - 

    ActiveCampaign

    Google Workspace

    HubSpot

    Todoist

    Monday.com


    Advice - 

    Use trial and error and take the time to reimagine what your work remote culture can be instead of doing nothing and risk being unpleasantly surprised by what your company culture turned out to be on its own.

    ****************************

    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-10794308 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400 3189 false     Hiring Post Covid Part 3: Best Onboarding and Workplace Experiences Hiring Post Covid Part 3: Best Onboarding and Workplace Experiences #30. In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany discuss onboarding practices and how to create a workplace experience that goes hand in hand with that. Has the conversation changed since Covid, and do you expect things to stay the same? If they do, how do you ensure you’re the right fit for this new wave of workplace culture?

    **We apologize for the inconsistent sound quality in this episode, but we hope you enjoy the content!**

    Famous Example - 

    Square (https://softstart.app/blog/best-employee-onboarding-examples/#square-employee-onboarding)

    Buffer (https://www.freshworks.com/hrms/how-buffer-managed-to-keep-its-onboarding-human-while-staying-remote-blog/) 


    Articles - 

    6 C's of Onboarding (https://www.preppio.com/blog/new-employee-onboarding-framework)

    Employee Onboarding to Change in Post Covid World (https://www.wtwco.com/en-US/Insights/2021/03/how-employee-onboarding-will-change-in-a-post-pandemic-hybrid-workplace

    5 New Rules for Onboarding in Post Pandemic (https://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/how-to/human-resources/2021/07/the-5-new-rules-for-onboarding-in-post-pandemic.html)


    Tools - 

    Screencast-o-matic (https://screencast-o-matic.com/)

    ClearCompany (https://www.clearcompany.com/)

    Clickboarding (https://www.clickboarding.com/)

    Lessonly (https://seismic.com/lessonly/) 

    ****************************

    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


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    ]]>     #30. In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany discuss onboarding practices and how to create a workplace experience that goes hand in hand with that. Has the conversation changed since Covid, and do you expect things to stay the same? If they do, how do you ensure you’re the right fit for this new wave of workplace culture?

    **We apologize for the inconsistent sound quality in this episode, but we hope you enjoy the content!**

    Famous Example - 

    Square (https://softstart.app/blog/best-employee-onboarding-examples/#square-employee-onboarding)

    Buffer (https://www.freshworks.com/hrms/how-buffer-managed-to-keep-its-onboarding-human-while-staying-remote-blog/) 


    Articles - 

    6 C's of Onboarding (https://www.preppio.com/blog/new-employee-onboarding-framework)

    Employee Onboarding to Change in Post Covid World (https://www.wtwco.com/en-US/Insights/2021/03/how-employee-onboarding-will-change-in-a-post-pandemic-hybrid-workplace

    5 New Rules for Onboarding in Post Pandemic (https://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/how-to/human-resources/2021/07/the-5-new-rules-for-onboarding-in-post-pandemic.html)


    Tools - 

    Screencast-o-matic (https://screencast-o-matic.com/)

    ClearCompany (https://www.clearcompany.com/)

    Clickboarding (https://www.clickboarding.com/)

    Lessonly (https://seismic.com/lessonly/) 

    ****************************

    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.


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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-10643338 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2819 false     Hiring Post Covid Part 2: The Interview Process-Do’s and Don’ts for a Successful Hire Hiring Post Covid Part 2: The Interview Process-Do’s and Don’ts for a Successful Hire #29. In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany talk about the interview process and what to do and not to do for a successful hire in the 2nd part of our 3-part series about hiring post COVID!

    Famous Example - 

    Chic-Fil-A (Article 1 Here)

    Chick-Fil-A (Article 2 Here)


    Books - 

    Redefining HR: Transforming People Teams to Drive Business Performance By Lars Schmidt


    Articles - 

    Best Practices for Sourcing 

    FAQ for Sourcing Candidates 

    Sourcing vs. Recruiting 

    How To Write The Best Job Description Ever 

    Prevent Candidates Leveraging Counteroffers 

    Reason Candidates Turn Down Job Offers 

    How To Interview and Assess A Serial Job

    New Recruiting Strategies For A Post Covid World

    ****************************

    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.



    Send us Fan Mail

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    ]]>     #29. In today's episode, Sevana and Tiffany talk about the interview process and what to do and not to do for a successful hire in the 2nd part of our 3-part series about hiring post COVID!

    Famous Example - 

    Chic-Fil-A (Article 1 Here)

    Chick-Fil-A (Article 2 Here)


    Books - 

    Redefining HR: Transforming People Teams to Drive Business Performance By Lars Schmidt


    Articles - 

    Best Practices for Sourcing 

    FAQ for Sourcing Candidates 

    Sourcing vs. Recruiting 

    How To Write The Best Job Description Ever 

    Prevent Candidates Leveraging Counteroffers 

    Reason Candidates Turn Down Job Offers 

    How To Interview and Assess A Serial Job

    New Recruiting Strategies For A Post Covid World

    ****************************

    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.



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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-10554339 Sun, 15 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400 3508 false     Hiring Post Covid Part 1: Culture Shifts Hiring Post Covid Part 1: Culture Shifts #28. In today's episode, Sevana and Chloe/Tiffany will focus on how culture has changed! The expectations of a job from the employee’s perspective and how important that is for you as the employer to know when searching for talent.

    Famous Example - 

    WWII, Apollo 13, Dyson, Alibaba, Chick-Fil-A (Article Link Here) 

    IBM, Peloton, Mirror(Article Link Here and Here) 


    Articles - 

    Work After Covid by Time  (Article Here)

    Why The Great Resignation Is Far From Over by Fast Company (Article Here)


    Advice - 

    Simply our embrace new situation. Not like we have a lot of choice, but shifting our mindset to look for new ways of doing things instead of questioning why it’s not like the way it was before will open your mind to new idea and make it all feel a little less hard.

    Take a good hard honest look at the kind of culture your company has and recognize the areas in which you need to change it. Everyone wants happiness in their life and considering they spend the majority of it working there should be happiness in the workplace as well.


    ****************************


    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

    Send us Fan Mail

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    ]]>     #28. In today's episode, Sevana and Chloe/Tiffany will focus on how culture has changed! The expectations of a job from the employee’s perspective and how important that is for you as the employer to know when searching for talent.

    Famous Example - 

    WWII, Apollo 13, Dyson, Alibaba, Chick-Fil-A (Article Link Here) 

    IBM, Peloton, Mirror(Article Link Here and Here) 


    Articles - 

    Work After Covid by Time  (Article Here)

    Why The Great Resignation Is Far From Over by Fast Company (Article Here)


    Advice - 

    Simply our embrace new situation. Not like we have a lot of choice, but shifting our mindset to look for new ways of doing things instead of questioning why it’s not like the way it was before will open your mind to new idea and make it all feel a little less hard.

    Take a good hard honest look at the kind of culture your company has and recognize the areas in which you need to change it. Everyone wants happiness in their life and considering they spend the majority of it working there should be happiness in the workplace as well.


    ****************************


    About BBSB - 


    We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!


    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com


    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-10516638 Sun, 01 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2693 false     Digital Marketing - What Works for Each Stage of Your Growth Digital Marketing - What Works for Each Stage of Your Growth 27. In today's episode, Sevana and Chloe shed some light on what digital marketing is and what you should be doing with it at any stage in your business.

    Famous Example - 

    Dollar Shave Club (Article Link Here) 

    ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (Article Link Here) 

    Books - 

    Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal 

    Jab, Jab, Right Hook by Gary Vaynerchuk 


    Articles - 

    What is Digital Marketing by HubSpot 


    Advice - 

    Chloe: Get creative and don't be afraid to experiment. Keep in mind the cycles we talked about and the average time span it takes for things to start working to help shape realistic expectations for yourself. 

    Sevana: Do a lot of research on marketing firms and marketing strategist to find the right fit for you and your company and invest in someone who can take your brand to a digital stage.


    ****************************

    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com

    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

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    ]]>     27. In today's episode, Sevana and Chloe shed some light on what digital marketing is and what you should be doing with it at any stage in your business.

    Famous Example - 

    Dollar Shave Club (Article Link Here) 

    ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (Article Link Here) 

    Books - 

    Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal 

    Jab, Jab, Right Hook by Gary Vaynerchuk 


    Articles - 

    What is Digital Marketing by HubSpot 


    Advice - 

    Chloe: Get creative and don't be afraid to experiment. Keep in mind the cycles we talked about and the average time span it takes for things to start working to help shape realistic expectations for yourself. 

    Sevana: Do a lot of research on marketing firms and marketing strategist to find the right fit for you and your company and invest in someone who can take your brand to a digital stage.


    ****************************

    Sponsorship Opportunities - 

    Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com


    Website - 

    Check out our website! 

    https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com

    Notice - 

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!


    Disclaimer - 

    We are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-10419562 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2468 false     Networking the Right Way for the Long Haul: Tips on How To Maintain Long Lasting Professional Relationships Networking the Right Way for the Long Haul: Tips on How To Maintain Long Lasting Professional Relationships #26. In today's episode, Sevana and Chloe share why networking for the purposes of creating long-term relationship is so important to your business and your business future.

    Article refer'd by Chloe: Paul Teshima 
    Article refer'd by Sevana: Harvard Business Review 

    Famous Exp -
    Paul Teshima & Eloqua (Article Link Here) 
    Mark Z. & Steve Jobs (Article Link Here)

    Books -
    Your Network Is Your Net Worth: Unlock the Hidden Power of Connections for Wealth, Success, and Happiness in the Digital Age by Porter Gale (*we apologize, we incorrectly referred to Porter as "he" instead of "she," and she is a lovely author!)
    How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
    Simply Said: Communicating Better at Work and Beyond Paperback by Jay Sullivan
    HOW You Say It: Effective Business Communication Skills by Barbara Teicher

    Articles -
    Porter Gale's Your Network Is Your Net Worth
    Networking Tips for Introverts
    Interview with Paul Teshima
    9 Habits by Inc.com
    Building Strong Professional Relationship by HBR

    Advice - 
    Before you seek out a professional relationship, know how to communicate and how to change your communication style and when to do so.

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    ]]>     #26. In today's episode, Sevana and Chloe share why networking for the purposes of creating long-term relationship is so important to your business and your business future.

    Article refer'd by Chloe: Paul Teshima 
    Article refer'd by Sevana: Harvard Business Review 

    Famous Exp -
    Paul Teshima & Eloqua (Article Link Here) 
    Mark Z. & Steve Jobs (Article Link Here)

    Books -
    Your Network Is Your Net Worth: Unlock the Hidden Power of Connections for Wealth, Success, and Happiness in the Digital Age by Porter Gale (*we apologize, we incorrectly referred to Porter as "he" instead of "she," and she is a lovely author!)
    How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
    Simply Said: Communicating Better at Work and Beyond Paperback by Jay Sullivan
    HOW You Say It: Effective Business Communication Skills by Barbara Teicher

    Articles -
    Porter Gale's Your Network Is Your Net Worth
    Networking Tips for Introverts
    Interview with Paul Teshima
    9 Habits by Inc.com
    Building Strong Professional Relationship by HBR

    Advice - 
    Before you seek out a professional relationship, know how to communicate and how to change your communication style and when to do so.

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-10355901 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1711 false     Branding in Business - What’s Your Story? Branding in Business - What’s Your Story? #25. In today's episode, Sevana and Chloe want to help you think about your brand and how your brand is your success!

    Article about Branding from 99designs.com referenced by Chloe.


    Famous Example - 

    Warby Parker (Article Link Here)

    Apple (Article Link Here) 


    Books - 

    Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller 

    Start with Why by Simon Sinek


    Website - 

    Simon Sinek TED Talk 

    https://storybrand.com/


    Advice - 

    Schedule a brainstorming session with yourself and/or your business partners to think about and think through your brand.




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    ]]>     #25. In today's episode, Sevana and Chloe want to help you think about your brand and how your brand is your success!

    Article about Branding from 99designs.com referenced by Chloe.


    Famous Example - 

    Warby Parker (Article Link Here)

    Apple (Article Link Here) 


    Books - 

    Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller 

    Start with Why by Simon Sinek


    Website - 

    Simon Sinek TED Talk 

    https://storybrand.com/


    Advice - 

    Schedule a brainstorming session with yourself and/or your business partners to think about and think through your brand.




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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-10238263 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0400 3094 false     What Happens To Your Business When Something Happens To You (Replay) What Happens To Your Business When Something Happens To You (Replay) #24. In this episode, Sevana and Chloe are deep diving into what happens to your business when something happens to you.

    Famous Examples - 

    Jeff Bezos (HRD Magazine Article)

    Sarah Winchester and the Winchester Mystery House (History Chick Podcast Episode Link)

    Books - 

    The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle

    Keep the Family Baggage Out of the Family Business: Avoiding the Seven Deadly Sins that Destroy Family Businesses by Quentin J. Fleming

    Advice - 

    • Talk to your attorney, your insurance agent, your financial advisor - make sure you know what your options are and you are prepared for all scenerios
    • Write it on paper so what's agreed upon is clearly documented in an enforceable contract
    • Add someone you trust to access your bank account so you aren't the only one with access to your capital


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    ]]>     #24. In this episode, Sevana and Chloe are deep diving into what happens to your business when something happens to you.

    Famous Examples - 

    Jeff Bezos (HRD Magazine Article)

    Sarah Winchester and the Winchester Mystery House (History Chick Podcast Episode Link)

    Books - 

    The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle

    Keep the Family Baggage Out of the Family Business: Avoiding the Seven Deadly Sins that Destroy Family Businesses by Quentin J. Fleming

    Advice - 

    • Talk to your attorney, your insurance agent, your financial advisor - make sure you know what your options are and you are prepared for all scenerios
    • Write it on paper so what's agreed upon is clearly documented in an enforceable contract
    • Add someone you trust to access your bank account so you aren't the only one with access to your capital


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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-10161499 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500 2945 false     Working IN Your Business vs. Working ON Your Business (Replay) Working IN Your Business vs. Working ON Your Business (Replay) #23. In this episode, our hosts, Sevana Stone and Chloe Lee talk about ways to avoid or take steps to transition out of being a slave to your business and feeling like you've created a job for yourself rather than the business owner that you set out to be!

    Famous Example - 

    Cathy Hughes: How I Built This - Radio One 

    Ford's and Mazda's Process Mining 

    AirBNB Product Development Process 


    Books - 

    The Focus Project:The Not So Simple Art of Doing Less by Erik Qualman

    The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael Gerber 

    Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't (Rockefeller Habits 2.0) by Verne Harnish 


    Tools -

    LucidChart

    GSuite

    Functional Accountability Tool 


    Advice -

    Make time for yourself - schedule it into your calendar to solely focus on working ON your business. It can be once a week, once a quarter, or pick a month out of the year. 




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    ]]>     #23. In this episode, our hosts, Sevana Stone and Chloe Lee talk about ways to avoid or take steps to transition out of being a slave to your business and feeling like you've created a job for yourself rather than the business owner that you set out to be!

    Famous Example - 

    Cathy Hughes: How I Built This - Radio One 

    Ford's and Mazda's Process Mining 

    AirBNB Product Development Process 


    Books - 

    The Focus Project:The Not So Simple Art of Doing Less by Erik Qualman

    The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael Gerber 

    Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't (Rockefeller Habits 2.0) by Verne Harnish 


    Tools -

    LucidChart

    GSuite

    Functional Accountability Tool 


    Advice -

    Make time for yourself - schedule it into your calendar to solely focus on working ON your business. It can be once a week, once a quarter, or pick a month out of the year. 




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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-10022468 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500 3346 false     Part 4 of 4: The Art of Networking - It Takes a Village! Converting 1-2-1s to Lasting Partnerships or Clients Part 4 of 4: The Art of Networking - It Takes a Village! Converting 1-2-1s to Lasting Partnerships or Clients #22. In this episode, Sevana and Chloe share actionable advice of how to make 1-2-1s work for you so you don't miss an opportunity or waste your time. 


    Famous Example:

    It Takes A Village to Raise An Entrepreneur
    Ada Loveletter

    Recommendations:

    Books - 

    Duck Tape Marketing By John Jantsch

    The Referral Engine: Teaching Your Business to Market By John Jantsch

    Video - 

    The Art of Asking - Ted Talk by Amanda Palmer 


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    ]]>     #22. In this episode, Sevana and Chloe share actionable advice of how to make 1-2-1s work for you so you don't miss an opportunity or waste your time. 


    Famous Example:

    It Takes A Village to Raise An Entrepreneur
    Ada Loveletter

    Recommendations:

    Books - 

    Duck Tape Marketing By John Jantsch

    The Referral Engine: Teaching Your Business to Market By John Jantsch

    Video - 

    The Art of Asking - Ted Talk by Amanda Palmer 


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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-9683579 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500 2258 false     Part 3 of 4: The Art of Networking - Mastering the Art of the 1-2-1 Part 3 of 4: The Art of Networking - Mastering the Art of the 1-2-1 #21. In this episode, Sevana and Chloe share actionable advice of how to make 1-2-1s work for you so you don't miss an opportunity or waste your time. 

    Today’s famous examples include:

    Matthew McConaughey
    BMW and Louie Vuitton
    Target & Influencer and Local Brands


    Today’s recommendations include:

    Books - 

    (Original Article of Chloe's list is found here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rhettpower/2019/07/29/7-books-on-relationship-building-every-entrepreneur-should-read/?sh=495f40bb4e7c)

    Winning Words, Winning Life: Fast Track to Life Success by Victoria Draper

    The Non-Obvious Guide to Emotional Intelligence by Kerry Goyette

    Meaningful Alignment: Mastering Emotionally Intelligent Interactions at Work and in Life by Susan Steinbrecher and Robert Schaefer

    A Tribe Called Bliss: Break Through Superficial Friendships, Create Real Connections, Reach Your Highest Potential by Lori Harder

    The Friendship Formula: How to Say Goodbye to Loneliness and Discover Deeper Connection by Kyler Shumway

    Connected Strategy: Building Continuous Customer Relationships for Competitive Advantage by Nicolaj Siggelkow and Christian Terwiesch

    The Mindfulness Toolbox for Relationships: 50 Practical Tips, Tools & Handouts for Building Compassionate Connections by Daniel Altman

    Stop Networking! Relationship Buidling, Meeting New People and Connecting with Authenticity by Mike Fishbein

    Success Is in Your Sphere: Leverage the Power of Relationships to Achieve Your Business Goals by Zvi Band



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    ]]>     #21. In this episode, Sevana and Chloe share actionable advice of how to make 1-2-1s work for you so you don't miss an opportunity or waste your time. 

    Today’s famous examples include:

    Matthew McConaughey
    BMW and Louie Vuitton
    Target & Influencer and Local Brands


    Today’s recommendations include:

    Books - 

    (Original Article of Chloe's list is found here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rhettpower/2019/07/29/7-books-on-relationship-building-every-entrepreneur-should-read/?sh=495f40bb4e7c)

    Winning Words, Winning Life: Fast Track to Life Success by Victoria Draper

    The Non-Obvious Guide to Emotional Intelligence by Kerry Goyette

    Meaningful Alignment: Mastering Emotionally Intelligent Interactions at Work and in Life by Susan Steinbrecher and Robert Schaefer

    A Tribe Called Bliss: Break Through Superficial Friendships, Create Real Connections, Reach Your Highest Potential by Lori Harder

    The Friendship Formula: How to Say Goodbye to Loneliness and Discover Deeper Connection by Kyler Shumway

    Connected Strategy: Building Continuous Customer Relationships for Competitive Advantage by Nicolaj Siggelkow and Christian Terwiesch

    The Mindfulness Toolbox for Relationships: 50 Practical Tips, Tools & Handouts for Building Compassionate Connections by Daniel Altman

    Stop Networking! Relationship Buidling, Meeting New People and Connecting with Authenticity by Mike Fishbein

    Success Is in Your Sphere: Leverage the Power of Relationships to Achieve Your Business Goals by Zvi Band



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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-9669297 Sat, 15 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500 2667 false     A BBSB Holiday Special 2021 A BBSB Holiday Special 2021 Sevana and Chloe hosts a short and special holiday episode that previews what's to come next year, ending with a small Christmas story as this episode's famous example. 

    ***************************
    To all our listeners:

    THANK YOU
    THANK YOU
    THANK YOU

    We are honored to have you listen to us in 2021 and we hope we can continue to provide value to you in 2022. Happy holidays and happy new year!

    ***************************
    We love to hear from you, so let us know if you have any ideas, topics, or feedback to share with us for the new year at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com. 


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    ***************************
    To all our listeners:

    THANK YOU
    THANK YOU
    THANK YOU

    We are honored to have you listen to us in 2021 and we hope we can continue to provide value to you in 2022. Happy holidays and happy new year!

    ***************************
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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-9619356 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500 743 false     Part 2 of 4: The Art of Networking - May I Have Your Business Card? Making Cards Work for You Part 2 of 4: The Art of Networking - May I Have Your Business Card? Making Cards Work for You #20: In this episode, Sevana and Chloe talk about what to do with those business cards you are giving out or receiving from your networking activity so you are making the cards work for you and your business. Do business cards still have a use in this day and age or are they a relic of the past?

    Today’s famous examples include:

    Mark Zuckerburg's first business card
    A History of Business Cards - Started in 15th century China


    Today’s recommendations include:

    Tools -

    Moo.com
    LinkedIn
    Abby
    Camcard
    Wantedly
    Evernote
    FullContact (evolved do ContactPlus)

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    ]]>     #20: In this episode, Sevana and Chloe talk about what to do with those business cards you are giving out or receiving from your networking activity so you are making the cards work for you and your business. Do business cards still have a use in this day and age or are they a relic of the past?

    Today’s famous examples include:

    Mark Zuckerburg's first business card
    A History of Business Cards - Started in 15th century China


    Today’s recommendations include:

    Tools -

    Moo.com
    LinkedIn
    Abby
    Camcard
    Wantedly
    Evernote
    FullContact (evolved do ContactPlus)

    Want to ask a question, leave a comment or become a sponsor for a future episode of “The Business Behind Small Business"?

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-9619115 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500 2498 false     Part 1 of 4: The Art of Networking - So, What Do You Do? How To Make Networking Work Part 1 of 4: The Art of Networking - So, What Do You Do? How To Make Networking Work #19: In this episode, Sevana and Chloe start a 4-part series about networking! To kick things off for Part 1, they discuss how you can best navigate a networking event, the do's and the don'ts that you can apply to your next networking opportunity, and advice to help make you a more effective networker.

    Today’s famous examples include:

    Jimmy Fallon (Business Insider Article)
    Business Wars (Late Night Wars | A Darker Night Ahead)
    Ben Franklin


    Today’s recommendations include:

    Videos-

    Lisa Nichols & S.N.A.A.P Technique Video 1 (https://youtu.be/qKlWq1ikoVs)
    Lisa Nichols & S.N.A.A.P Technique Video 2 (https://youtu.be/UzT2pYIMCyc)

    Tools -

    LinkedIn or Meetup Groups
    Facebook Groups
    Recruiters, Job Candidates, and other related professionals
    Shapr
    BumbleBizz
    FishBowl
    Blind

    Advice -

    PRACTICE your elevator pitch and making small talk!

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    ]]>     #19: In this episode, Sevana and Chloe start a 4-part series about networking! To kick things off for Part 1, they discuss how you can best navigate a networking event, the do's and the don'ts that you can apply to your next networking opportunity, and advice to help make you a more effective networker.

    Today’s famous examples include:

    Jimmy Fallon (Business Insider Article)
    Business Wars (Late Night Wars | A Darker Night Ahead)
    Ben Franklin


    Today’s recommendations include:

    Videos-

    Lisa Nichols & S.N.A.A.P Technique Video 1 (https://youtu.be/qKlWq1ikoVs)
    Lisa Nichols & S.N.A.A.P Technique Video 2 (https://youtu.be/UzT2pYIMCyc)

    Tools -

    LinkedIn or Meetup Groups
    Facebook Groups
    Recruiters, Job Candidates, and other related professionals
    Shapr
    BumbleBizz
    FishBowl
    Blind

    Advice -

    PRACTICE your elevator pitch and making small talk!

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-9617526 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500 2711 false     Enough about me, let's talk about you! Enough about me, let's talk about you! #18: In this episode, Sevana and Chloe share stories about themselves, talk about their most impactful lessons while creating and working on their business, their inspirations, and dig a little deeper into what makes them tick. This is a great episode you don't want to miss!

    Today’s famous examples include:

    Sara Blakely (https://spanx.com/pages/about-us)
    Tony Robbins (https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ and Tony Robbins Podcast)
    Jim Rohn (https://www.jimrohn.com/)
    Wayne Dyer (https://www.drwaynedyer.com/ and Wayne Dyer Podcast)
    Lucille Ball (how she helped Star Trek and History Chick Podcast Episode 82)
    Ruth Handler (History Check Podcast Episode 116)

    Today’s recommendations include:

    Podcasts -

    Entrepreneur Stories 4 Inspiration
    How I Built This
    Ten Percent Happier

    Books -

    The Science of Getting Rich By Wallace Wattles
    E-Myth By Michael Gerber
    Rich Dad Poor Dad By Robert Kiyosaki
    Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself By Joe Dispenza
    All Wayne Dyer Books (https://www.drwaynedyer.com/products/)

    Software -

    TSheet
    Process Sheet
    All Google Products
    Active Campaign
    EverSign
    Note Shred
    Type Form

    Advice -

    Don't be afraid to listen to your own intuition.
    It's okay to experiment and to learn by trial and error.
    Work on your mindset first and foremost.
    No one is coming ... you are in charge and you are no good to anyone if you are not good for yourself.


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    ]]>     #18: In this episode, Sevana and Chloe share stories about themselves, talk about their most impactful lessons while creating and working on their business, their inspirations, and dig a little deeper into what makes them tick. This is a great episode you don't want to miss!

    Today’s famous examples include:

    Sara Blakely (https://spanx.com/pages/about-us)
    Tony Robbins (https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ and Tony Robbins Podcast)
    Jim Rohn (https://www.jimrohn.com/)
    Wayne Dyer (https://www.drwaynedyer.com/ and Wayne Dyer Podcast)
    Lucille Ball (how she helped Star Trek and History Chick Podcast Episode 82)
    Ruth Handler (History Check Podcast Episode 116)

    Today’s recommendations include:

    Podcasts -

    Entrepreneur Stories 4 Inspiration
    How I Built This
    Ten Percent Happier

    Books -

    The Science of Getting Rich By Wallace Wattles
    E-Myth By Michael Gerber
    Rich Dad Poor Dad By Robert Kiyosaki
    Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself By Joe Dispenza
    All Wayne Dyer Books (https://www.drwaynedyer.com/products/)

    Software -

    TSheet
    Process Sheet
    All Google Products
    Active Campaign
    EverSign
    Note Shred
    Type Form

    Advice -

    Don't be afraid to listen to your own intuition.
    It's okay to experiment and to learn by trial and error.
    Work on your mindset first and foremost.
    No one is coming ... you are in charge and you are no good to anyone if you are not good for yourself.


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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-9542683 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 3514 false     Hiring Right the First Time: Steps to Ensure Retainment Hiring Right the First Time: Steps to Ensure Retainment #17: In this episode, Sevana and Chloe share share tips, advice, and pain points to help you hire right the first time, every time. 

    Today’s famous examples include:

    www.greenhouse.io

    > www.booking.com

    > slack.com

    www.nerdwallet.com

    www.docusign.com

    www.airbnb.com

    Today’s recommendations include:

    Websites: 

    www.16personalities.com

    www.ziprecruiter.com

    builtin.com - list of 67 recruitment tools!

    www.truity.com

    www.facebook.com

    www.linkedin.com


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    ]]>     #17: In this episode, Sevana and Chloe share share tips, advice, and pain points to help you hire right the first time, every time. 

    Today’s famous examples include:

    www.greenhouse.io

    > www.booking.com

    > slack.com

    www.nerdwallet.com

    www.docusign.com

    www.airbnb.com

    Today’s recommendations include:

    Websites: 

    www.16personalities.com

    www.ziprecruiter.com

    builtin.com - list of 67 recruitment tools!

    www.truity.com

    www.facebook.com

    www.linkedin.com


    Want to ask a question, leave a comment or become a sponsor for a future episode of “The Business Behind Small Business"?
     
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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-9466724 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0400 2914 false     What Happens When The Love is Gone? What Do You Do When You’ve Stopped Loving Your Company? What Happens When The Love is Gone? What Do You Do When You’ve Stopped Loving Your Company? #16: In this episode, Sevana and Chloe talk about falling out of love with your  business. How do you know and what do you do when you've stopped loving what you do or what you've created? Can you spark your excitement again or is it time to move on? 

    Today's famous examples include:

    Bob Bowman
    Caleb Bradham
    Warren Buffett

    Today's recommendations include:

    Meditation (apps)
       - Calm
       - Omvana

    Motivational Speakers (podcast/youtube)
       - Tony Robbins
       - Brene Brown
       - Gary Vaynerchuk ("GaryVee")
       - Jim Rohn

    Motivational Podcasts
       - History Chicks (http://thehistorychicks.com/)
       - Business Wars (https://wondery.com/shows/business-wars/)
       - Entrepreneur Stories 4 Inspiration (https://millionaire-interviews.com/)

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    ]]>     #16: In this episode, Sevana and Chloe talk about falling out of love with your  business. How do you know and what do you do when you've stopped loving what you do or what you've created? Can you spark your excitement again or is it time to move on? 

    Today's famous examples include:

    Bob Bowman
    Caleb Bradham
    Warren Buffett

    Today's recommendations include:

    Meditation (apps)
       - Calm
       - Omvana

    Motivational Speakers (podcast/youtube)
       - Tony Robbins
       - Brene Brown
       - Gary Vaynerchuk ("GaryVee")
       - Jim Rohn

    Motivational Podcasts
       - History Chicks (http://thehistorychicks.com/)
       - Business Wars (https://wondery.com/shows/business-wars/)
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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-9371303 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400 2579 false     Processes: Why do you need them, how do you get started, and what to do afterwards Processes: Why do you need them, how do you get started, and what to do afterwards #15: In this episode, Sevana and Chloe go in-depth about processes. You've heard them use this word plenty of times, and in this episode, they will tell you exactly why you need them, how to get started, and then what to do afterwards. 

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-9290716 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400 2842 false     Part 3 of 3: Strategies to Retain The Clients You Want To Keep Part 3 of 3: Strategies to Retain The Clients You Want To Keep #14: In this episode, Sevana and Chloe have prepared part 3 of a 3-part series on how to attract, onboard and keep the clients you want to have. Today's episode focuses on retention strategies from two different viewpoints: how to create a sellable strategy if you are building to sell, and an evergreen strategy if you are in this for the long haul.

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-9178781 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400 2337 false     Part 2 of 3: Onboarding Your New Customers Part 2 of 3: Onboarding Your New Customers #13: In this episode, Sevana and Chloe have prepared part 2 of a 3-part series on how to attract, onboard and keep the clients you want to have. Today's episode focuses on tips and advice on how you can best onboard your new customers!

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-9118614 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400 2588 false     Part 1 of 3: Organic Marketing vs Networking Part 1 of 3: Organic Marketing vs Networking #12: In this episode, Sevana and Chloe have prepared a 3-part series on how to attract, onboard and keep the clients you want to have, starting with Part One: organic marketing vs networking. Or in other words, farming vs fishing.

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-9029407 Sun, 15 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3062 false     How to Truly Value Your Team: Measuring Value and Creating Experiences to Retain Employees How to Truly Value Your Team: Measuring Value and Creating Experiences to Retain Employees #11: In this episode, Sevana and Chloe dive in to how to retain talent, measure value and create experiences to retain your staff.

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-8927529 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400 2640 false     What Happens To Your Business When Something Happens To You What Happens To Your Business When Something Happens To You #10: In this episode, Sevana and Chloe are deep diving into what happens to your business when something happens to you.

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-8866219 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400 2920 false     Who are you? Identifying your role within your company/separating yourself from your company Who are you? Identifying your role within your company/separating yourself from your company #9: **Uh-Oh. This episode is being re-recorded. We'll upload it as soon as we have it done (again)!**

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-8866191 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400 21 false     What is Commingling and Why You Really Shouldn't Do This To Your Company What is Commingling and Why You Really Shouldn't Do This To Your Company #8: In this episode, our hosts, Sevana Stone and Chloe Lee discuss what does commingling in your business looks like, what are the consequences, and how to stop doing this to your business.

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-8748687 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1685 false     Your business is in a financial crisis! Or is it? How would you know? Your business is in a financial crisis! Or is it? How would you know? #7. In this episode, our hosts, Sevana Stone and Chloe Lee go over RED FLAGS on your financial reports so you know what to look for!

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-8530349 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 2227 false     Bookkeeping Terms And Why You Should Know Them Bookkeeping Terms And Why You Should Know Them #6: In this episode, our hosts, Sevana Stone and Chloe Lee discuss essential bookkeeping terms that are all business owners should be familiar with and can use to know their financial reports better to manage the business.

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-8530330 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 2555 false     Working IN Your Business vs. Working ON Your Business Working IN Your Business vs. Working ON Your Business #5: In this episode, our hosts, Sevana Stone and Chloe Lee talk about ways to avoid or take steps to transition out of being a slave to your business and feeling like you've created a job for yourself rather than the business owner that you set out to be!

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-8431776 Sat, 15 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400 3348 false     How To Make Working From Home Work How To Make Working From Home Work #4: In this episode, our hosts, Sevana Stone and Chloe Lee talk about ideas, tips, and tricks of how to work from home and making it work, whether you've voluntarily or involuntarily are at risk of merging your personal space with your business space.

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-8431760 Sat, 01 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400 3801 false     Letting Go of Toxic Clients Letting Go of Toxic Clients #3: In this episode, our hosts, Sevana Stone and Chloe Lee talk about identifying toxic clients and ways to improve those relationships or, if needed, knowing when it's time to call it quits and how to handle exiting those toxic relationships. 

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-8223646 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400 3156 false     Built to Sell vs. Built to Inherit Built to Sell vs. Built to Inherit #2: In this episode, our hosts, Sevana Stone and Chloe Lee talk about their journey to build both of their respective companies, one with the focus to build a legacy business that is to be inherited and one with the focus to build a business to sell. 

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    ]]>     The Business Behind Small Business Buzzsprout-8223640 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400 4684 false     Intro to BBSB Intro to BBSB #1: In this episode, we introduce our hosts, Sevana Stone and Chloe Lee. They speak to why they created the Business Behind Small Business and their journey to build both of their respective companies, one with the focus to build a legacy business that is to be inherited and one with the focus to build a business to sell. 

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