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Stretching A Dollar For Entrepreneurs provides free and low-cost solutions for small businesses and entrepreneurs to do more with less. Lisa Sims, an experienced online educator, founder of The IT Mechanic, speaker, and author of Stretching A Dollar To Save And Make Thousands: An Entrepreneur's Guide To Doing More With Less along with seven other books, discusses money-saving topics from her book as well as keep listeners abreast of the latest money-saving tips for business success. Whether ...
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How many times have you heard someone on social media say "If you want to learn more, click the link in my bio"? Probably more times than you can count. However, have you thought about the link that you have available on your social media platforms? Where does it take potential customers? What is it displaying to potential customers? Join creator a…
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Have you ever wondered what potential customers are saying about your small business's image? What message do you hope that your small business's image and brand communicate to the world? May is Business Image Improvement Month where businesses make a conscious effort to improve on their image and message that they are communicating to their potent…
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Most people want to be an entrepreneur but what skills do you need? How does having the right skills as an entrepreneur help you be successful? What are some of those key skills that you need to be a successful entrepreneur? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Key Skills Every Entrepreneur Needs To Be Successful. Support the show Than…
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Have you taken an inventory of your business' intellectual property? How much of it has been properly secured and protected? Most small businesses have not properly secured their intellectual property such as music, books, etc., which leaves them vulnerable for people to steal and profit from it. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses five…
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How stressed are you? With everything going on in the world, everyone is stressed especially small business owners. With so many hats that entrepreneurs and small business owners must wear, we can understand why we are stressed. What can we do about it? How does reducing our stress help us save money? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses…
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Do you need help with repurposing audio content into different content types? Are you ready to work smarter and not harder when it comes to content creation? Almost every piece of content that you create has audio attached to it. Why not use it? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Ways To Repurpose Audio To Promote Your Small Business…
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LinkedIn is a popular business networking tool for individuals as well as businesses. Many use it to grow their professional network. How is your small business utilizing LinkedIn to grow and promote your products and services? What LinkedIn features are available to help small businesses and entrepreneurs? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she dis…
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Are you investing in online learning to help grow your business? Have you taken a MasterClass to learn from industry experts to help you grow your business? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she shares 5 MasterClasses that every entrepreneur should watch. Support the show Thank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on…
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Does your small business utilize video to market your products or services? What video apps and tools do you use to create them? Need some new video tools to add to your technology arsenal? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 video creation tools every small business owner should know and use. Support the show Thank you for listening!…
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Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are taking the world by storm. Popular AI tools such as Open AI's ChatGPT, Canva's Magic Writer, and Copy.ai are saving people time while providing valuable information. For entrepreneurs, these tools are not only time savers but can also be money makers. How can AI tools help your small business? Join host and au…
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Could you use more time to get things done in a day? Does it seem like 24 hours is just not enough time to get things done in your small business? The life of an entrepreneur revolves around time and it must be used efficiently. Time management tips and techniques are important for any entrepreneur or small business success. Join host and author Li…
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Need software for your small business but can't afford it at the moment? Do you wish there was free software that you could use to help you stretch a dollar in your business? If so, this is the show for you! Join host and author Lisa Sims of The Stretching A Dollar For Entrepreneurs Show as she discusses 5 Free & Open Source Software Tools To Save …
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What would happen to your small business if a natural disaster occurred? How quickly could you get your business back up and running? With so many natural disasters occurring in the world, it is time to start preparing for the unexpected. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Ways To Prepare For A Disaster In Your Small Business. Suppor…
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Is your small business organized? Are there areas that need improvement? January is Get Organized Month so what better time to start organizing your small business than now? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she shares 5 Tips For Organizing Your Small Business. Whether you are a solopreneur, infopreneur, microbusiness, or small office home office, …
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Wondering how to begin building wealth with your small business but not sure where to begin? What does the word "wealth" mean to you? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 strategies for growing wealth with your small business. Support the show Thank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. Y…
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Are you a small business owner that operates your business from your home? Most small businesses start from home until they can be expanded to a brick-and-mortar building. However, there are home office safety and security principles that should be followed. January 8-14 is Home Office Safety and Security Week. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she…
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Happy New Year! Each new year brings new possibilities and opportunities for you and your small business. January is National Be On-Purpose Month. Are you ready to be on purpose for yourself and your small business? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Steps To Being Purpose Driven In Your Small Business. Support the show Thank you for…
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Happy New Year's Eve! Are you ready to start your entrepreneurial journey in 2023? Are you an employee looking to start a side hustle in 2023? Are you an aspiring entrepreneur but not sure how and where to get started? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Must Read Books To Jumpstart Your Business in 2023. Support the show Thank you fo…
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Everyone uses Google to search for what they need. Most people already know and use Google Apps such as Google Forms, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and more. Besides these common Google apps, what other Google apps are available to help entrepreneurs grow and promote their businesses? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discussed 5 Google Tools Eve…
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How could you make your small business better in 2023? What goals have you set for your business for 2023? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she shares 5 Money Stretching Business Goals For 2023 to take your business to the next level. Support the show Thank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social media. YouTu…
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Have you considered whether or not your small business needs a mobile business app? With many people using their mobile devices to access the Internet, play games, and shop, what could this do for your business? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Reasons To Consider Creating A Business App. Support the show Thank you for listening! D…
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How important is a business plan when starting a small business? Does every small business need to start with one? How can a business plan help you to save money in your business? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Money-saving Business Plan Tips that can help you do more with less in your business. You don't want to miss it. Support…
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Looking to score some Cyber Monday deals that will help you stretch a dollar within your small business? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses 5 Cyber Monday Deals For Your Small Business that will help you not only survive but thrive. Support the show Thank you for listening! Don't forget to share with a friend and follow us on social me…
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Need some ideas on how to promote yourself and your business to attract your target audience? Join the host of The Stretching A Dollar For Entrepreneurs Show and author Lisa Sims as she discusses the top five ways to promote yourself and your small business. If you are a solopreneur, infopreneur, or entrepreneur in general, you need to listen to th…
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Are you an aspiring entrepreneur but don't have the money to start your business? Are you an experienced entrepreneur but still interested in stretching the cash in your business? November is National Entrepreneurship Month, which is a good time to discuss entrepreneurship and its challenges. Of those challenges, money is at the top of the list. Jo…
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Need some help with automating your business processes? Whether you are a solopreneur, small office home office, or infopreneur, there are some areas of your business that could benefit from automation. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses the importance of automation and tools that can help you automate your business. Support the show T…
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Are you having a hard time staying motivating while operating your small business? In these uncertain times, it is not uncommon. Dealing with the pandemic has not only taken its toll on us physically and mentally but also on many businesses. Many small businesses were forced to close their doors while others are still hanging on by a thread. There …
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Let’s face it. Everyone uses Google. However, not everyone knows about all the Google apps that are available that can improve efficiency and productivity. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses five must have Google app for your business. If you are an entrepreneur or small business owner, you don’t want to miss this show. Support the sho…
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During these uncertain times of Covid-19, it is important for businesses to stretch a dollar as much as possible. Whether you are an entrepreneur, solopreneur, mompreneur, intrapreneur, having a good business cashflow and cash reserves are also important. How can you do this? What strategies can you use? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discus…
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During this Covid-19 pandemic, many small business owners and entrepreneurs have had to quickly pivot to keep their businesses afloat. Others had to rethink their entire business strategy. As entrepreneurs, we have committed to being life-long learners. Reading is essential for all entrepreneurs. Great leaders are also readers. Join host and author…
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As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, the world that we once knew no longer exists. Many entrepreneurs continue to face business closures along with reductions in their staff. Flexibility and adaptability are key to business survival. Entrepreneurs must also learn how to pivot to stay in business. Join host and author Lisa Sims as she shares 5 P's Fo…
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Many people want to be their own boss but don't really know how to get started. When you look at famous entrepreneurs such as Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Microsoft's Bill Gates, and Apple's Steve Jobs, they make it look so easy but we don't know their beginning. What separates successful entrepreneurs from unsuccessful ones? Wh…
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Being an entrepreneur or small business owner is not your typical 9-5 job. It involves long hours and hard work. Not to mention your income depends on the effectiveness of your hustle. Whether you are working a full-time job while doing your side hustle or working your small business full-time trying to make it successful while balancing a family a…
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Have you heard of the Periscope app? Have you thought about using it to promote your business? If not, what are you waiting for? Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses the Periscope app and how it can help you learn and promote your small busines while stretching a dollar.Support the show Thank you for listening! Don't forget to share with…
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When you hear the app name "Snapchat", what's the first thing that comes to your mind? If you are like most people, you are reminded of the countless stories of teens using Snapchat for sexting. What if we told you that the Snapchat App can help you grow and promote your small business to over 30 million users? Did that get your attention? Join hos…
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Google Chrome is one of the top browsers that people use to surf the web. Did you know that there a Google Chrome extensions that you can add that can enhance your browsing experience while helping you stretch your dollars in your business? If not, this is the show for you! Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses the five must have Google C…
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Are you a Shark Tank fan? Do you dream of receiving an offer from the sharks that can jumpstart your business? Do you also dream about what the publicity from being on the show can do for your business? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you don't want to miss this show! Join host and author Lisa Sims and her special Julie Busha of Slaw…
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When was the last time you conducted a live workshop? Did it stress you out with the planning, cost, registration, and other items? Did you end up spending more money than you made? If so, today's show is for you! Join host and author Lisa Sims as she discusses three easy ways to conduct webinars to promote your business while stretching your cash.…
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Short on funds? Don't have the resources to hire someone to create or maintain a website? Need a marketing plan but can't afford one? Most people use these as excuses as to why they can't grow their business to the next level but not you. You have come to the right place to learn fresh and innovative ways to grow your business while stretching your…
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