When is it time to close the chapter on your business? Is it no longer serving you? Are you not bringing in the income you desire? What if it’s not the right time or the business has already served its purpose for your community? How do you know it’s time and what steps do you need to move through to make the closing as seamless and as painless as possible?

Deb and Alicia are talking about the businesses they’ve closed and even the ones they’ve stored away (for now) and how they knew it was time to move on. Your business is a tool, if it doesn’t serve your life right now, perhaps it’s time to take a good look at it and see if it’s time to move on. This episode isn’t all about closing but also reflects on the relationships created that could ultimately bring with it a new possibility on the horizon.

Connect with Alicia Shumaker:

Flamingo Consulting - https://flamingoconsultingllc.com/

Alicia Shumaker - https://aliciashumaker.com/

Connect with Deb Oliviara:

Fem Pro Business Society – https://FemProSociety.com

AstirFreya - https://www.facebook.com/AstirFreya/

Snap Studios - http://www.snapshotmomentsphoto.com/

Lifeproof Coaching - https://www.femprosociety.com/coaching

Is it time for your business to grow?  Are you ready to hit that accelerator and move into the next season of your business?  If you are actively moving into the new season of your business and you are ready to grow, it’s time to take a look at how you are going to get there without the dreaded burnout.

 Alicia and Deb are back to talk about systems, coaching, and structure during the growth season of your business.  When to hit the accelerator and when to step on the brakes and take a step back.  Is it best to grow one piece at a time?  Get comfortable with it and then start on the next.  Work backward on a 3-6 month plan?  Listen in and plan your business growth.

Connect with Alicia Shumaker:

Flamingo Consulting - https://flamingoconsultingllc.com/

Alicia Shumaker - https://aliciashumaker.com/

Connect with Deb Oliviara:

Fem Pro Business Society – https://FemProSociety.com

AstirFreya - https://www.facebook.com/AstirFreya/

Snap Studios - http://www.snapshotmomentsphoto.com/

Lifeproof Coaching - https://www.femprosociety.com/coaching

When was the last time you really took a look at what the success of your business means to you?  Have you defined what success means in your business?  Success comes in all kinds.  It doesn’t have to be monetary gains, it can be emotional, knowledge, or non-profit.  Success is defined as an accomplishment of an aim or purpose.  So what is your purpose for your business?

Deb and Alicia are tackling this topic head-on today.  Your business success metric may have been made early on but are you keeping up with it and revising it as needed?  Sometimes a business has its own identity and you need to continue to define where the success is for it.  Entrepreneurs are constantly evolving and learning.  So today, let’s chat about what success means to you.

Connect with Alicia Shumaker:

Flamingo Consulting - https://flamingoconsultingllc.com/

Alicia Shumaker - https://aliciashumaker.com/

Connect with Deb Oliviara:

Fem Pro Business Society – https://FemProSociety.com

AstirFreya - https://www.facebook.com/AstirFreya/

Snap Studios - http://www.snapshotmomentsphoto.com/

It is important to always learn as a new entrepreneur.  It doesn't matter whether you're learning from books, podcasts, blogs, or other people - you're always looking for nuggets of wisdom you can apply.  Don’t just rely on the 200 unread emails from business gurus offering advice, get yourself a business BFF and grow.

Deb and Alicia discuss how to slay your learning and how to utilize three key options for you immediately in today's episode. They discuss the differences between a coach, a mentor, and a community.  All of these could be beneficial to your business growth if you use them at the right time.  

Connect with Alicia Shumaker:

Flamingo Consulting - https://flamingoconsultingllc.com/

Alicia Shumaker - https://aliciashumaker.com/

Connect with Deb Oliviara:

Fem Pro Business Society – https://FemProSociety.com

AstirFreya - https://www.facebook.com/AstirFreya/

Snap Studios - http://www.snapshotmomentsphoto.com/

Are you creating a circle of support for yourself?  In order to grow and thrive, you and your business need to collaborate, create partnerships, or hire.  Relationships are the foundation of business, and those relationships have to start somewhere.  The creation of these relationships creates a community that your business needs to reach the right people.

We are talking about community over competition today.  To grow your business, you need to create those partnerships and collaborations.  We'll discuss the differences between these and how to create a mutually beneficial space for all.  Deb explains her 'Friends and Baskets' strategy and shares the top 3 ways to network and build meaningful business relationships.

Resources Mentioned:

KP Creative Media (Podcast Launch and Production) – https://kpcreativemedia.com

#GRBossBabes Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/341357009713108

Connect with Alicia Shumaker:

Flamingo Consulting - https://flamingoconsultingllc.com/

Alicia Shumaker - https://aliciashumaker.com/

Connect with Deb Oliviara:

Fem Pro Business Society – https://FemProSociety.com

AstirFreya - https://www.facebook.com/AstirFreya/

Snap Studios - http://www.snapshotmomentsphoto.com/

This episode was produced by KP Creative Media.

We're nailing your branding today!  Yes, that's right.  Let's go beyond colors and fonts and find out what branding is and why it's important.  Deb and Alicia discuss their branding choices for their businesses and why they chose them.  When you sell a solution, you create emotion.   Your branding supports that emotion. 

A business's brand is essential to its success.  Branding encompasses everything about your business and how it evokes a feeling.  When you use the right branding, you can make your customers feel comfortable and confident about your business before they even step foot inside. Your branding should evoke an emotional response in your ideal target audience. It's time to nail your branding!

Resources Mentioned:

None

Connect with Alicia Shumaker:

Flamingo Consulting - https://flamingoconsultingllc.com/

Alicia Shumaker - https://aliciashumaker.com/

Connect with Deb Oliviara:

Fem Pro Business Society – https://FemProSociety.com

AstirFreya - https://www.facebook.com/AstirFreya/

Snap Studios - http://www.snapshotmomentsphoto.com/

After you've developed a business plan and a great idea, it's time to launch.  We're here to walk you through what to think about three months to the opening day.  They'll provide you with some ideas on how to create the buzz around your opening day, regardless of whether your business is a brick-and-mortar store, a service-based business, or even strictly online.

Stay committed to your date and don't give into imposter syndrome.  Engage your audience to get their feedback and ideas. Be authentic and start the conversation with your followers about the launch of your business. With a little dedication and patience, your small but active audience will eventually transform into your most passionate brand advocates.  If you are getting ready to launch, don’t miss this episode.  Deb and Alicia cover all your bases.

Resources Mentioned:

More than A Life Coach – Rebecca Thomas https://www.marieofvenus.com/

#GR Boss Babes Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/341357009713108

Connect with Alicia Shumaker:

Flamingo Consulting - https://flamingoconsultingllc.com/

Alicia Shumaker - https://aliciashumaker.com/

Connect with Deb Oliviara:

Fem Pro Business Society – https://FemProSociety.com

AstirFreya - https://www.facebook.com/AstirFreya/

Snap Studios - http://www.snapshotmomentsphoto.com/

Imagine getting in your car and heading out without knowing where you are going.  Deb and Alicia explain how this is similar to starting a business without a business plan.  Your business needs a roadmap to make the decisions it needs to make for daily operations and growth.  

One business plan isn't always enough.  There are times when you need different versions for timelines and multiple versions for various reasons.  You should keep your master plan, but also plan ahead one year, three years, five years, and beyond.  It may be necessary to rewrite or tweak business plans for pitches, grants, outsourcing, investors,  and financiers.  Deb and Alicia discuss the different types of business plans you need to have and how to use them.

Resources Mentioned:

Business Plan Template: https://www.femprosociety.com/shop/p/business-plan

Connect with Alicia Shumaker:

Flamingo Consulting - https://flamingoconsultingllc.com/

Alicia Shumaker - https://aliciashumaker.com/

Connect with Deb Oliviara:

Fem Pro Business Society – https://FemProSociety.com

AstirFreya - https://www.facebook.com/AstirFreya/

Snap Studios - http://www.snapshotmomentsphoto.com/