The holidays are here, and all of a sudden, work seems to come to a screeching halt…Listen to find out the top 3 challenges that business owners often experience during the holidays and some helpful solutions to overcoming them. I’ll also share what I do during this time of year and how it helps me get ready for the new year. If you’re wondering how to handle the holiday slowdown this year, don’t miss this episode!
Episode 18: Setting Profitable Pricing for Your Service Packages
In this episode, I discuss the challenges of setting profitable pricing for your service packages. I am joined by a few fellow entrepreneurs who sell services and understand the complexities of pricing their services for profitability while also considering what the market will bear. We talk about setting your “effective rate” — the price that gets you excited about showing up to do what you do best — and adjusting that as needed to ensure you’re working with your ideal client and enjoying the work. Enjoy!
Episode 17: Estate Planning for the Business Owner
In this episode, we'll cover the most common estate plans, which include wills, trusts (we'll cover two types), medical power of attorneys, and financial power of attorneys -- as they relate to business owners. If you own a business and are wondering what type of estate plans make sense for you and your business, this episode is for you!
Episode 16: Legal Entities for the Business Person
In this episode, we dive into the main types of business entities, such as an LLC or a Sole Proprietorship, how they differ, why someone might choose one type over another, how this all relates to taxes and more. I’ll also be publishing a blog post on this topic coming soon. So stay tuned for that, and check out my blog!
Episode 15: The Most Common Trademark and Copyright Questions Asked and Answered
Listen to Raef and colleague Sally Cobb discuss trademark and copyright questions that business owners often ask. Join us as we dive deep into this subject! We explore the different reasons why things like trademarks, copyrights, and patents might be a good idea for your business vs. when it might not be necessary. We cover some really great stuff in this episode, so be sure to give it a listen!