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13 CEO’s Share Their Best Investments Of 2022
Hey girl hey! The end of the year is coming in hot. This is the perfect time to do some reflecting on what’s been a game-changer for you and what you wanna say goodbye to. So we wanna know… what’s been your BEST investment of 2022? Share it with us and take a peek at what some incredible biz owners share was their biggest game-changer of the year.
20 Women to Support During Black Business Month
Hey girl hey! Did you know… August is National Black Business Month! It’s a fabulous time to support Black-owned businesses in your community. Whether you’re a self care goddess in need of a candle refill or a babe who could use some help revamping her business’ books... we’ve got the perfect She-E-O for you! Take a peek at all 20 of the amazing Black business owners in the Babe Crafted community and the epic services and products they offer.
11 Podcasts to Rock Your Holiday Break With
Merry Christmas and happy holidays! I hope you have an amazing holiday break and enjoy plenty of your favorite hobbies and time with family. But most of all, I hope you get some great rest. You’ve earned it, you hard-working babe, you! Enjoy some inspirational podcasts (and YouTube channels!) over the break.
7 CEOs Share How They Set Boundaries in Their Business
Let’s talk about the “B” word– Boundaries! It’s impossible to do 2 things without boundaries… 1) enjoy your day-to-day experience as a business owner and 2) scale your business. Without boundaries, you’re headed for burnout city. Thankfully we have 7 amazing She-E-Os to share what boundaries they have in their business and how it’s helped them maintain their sanity & joy.
4 Expert Approved Ways to Build Income Streams
If there’s one cliche that’s at the top of business owner’s minds, its “don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” COVID has definitely shown us how important it is to have multiple streams of income in case one (or more!) are effected. There are so many opportunities! You just gotta talk to other business owners, do some research, and think about what will work best for your business. Take a peek at what 5 CEOs had to say when I asked them about their income streams and get those gears turning for yourself, girl.
Cut your Content Creation Time in Half Starting This Month
I’m asking for a friend: what if you could cut your content creation time in half? What kind of impact would that have on your business and sanity? Huge, right?! Let’s zoom in on our amazing member, Natasha Samuel of Shine with Natasha– I know you’re seen her Reels on Instagram, babe! How does Natasha Samuel create amazing content for herself and her clients while staying sane & organized? Airtable. Natasha uses this tool and her own custom templates to create and organize content for herself and her clients without breaking a sweat.
How to Up Level Your Client Experience in One Week
Hey, girl! There’s something I’ve been wondering about. There is so much content out there about how to attract your Ideal Client and connect with her. But there’s so little attention on the *client experience*. Why is that?! When you book that amazing client you do a happy dance, right? Of course. So what can we do to make our clients do a happy dance, too?
3 Tips to Help You Scale by Hiring a Team
So many business owners are at a growth point but are afraid to let go. The fear is real— your business is your baby. And you care deeply about your clients and doing things right. But here’s the thing: “The first step you should take when you decide it’s time to scale your business is to see what help you need. You cannot do everything yourself.” Truer words have never been spoken! Hiring expert, Jamie of Growing Your Team is here to save the day and show you what steps to take before you hire a team member.
3 Ways to Be an Inclusive Business Owner
“When you know better, do better.” I’ve been recalling this quote from Maya Angelou often lately and thought it was especially fitting today, because we’re making it a point to chat about Inclusivity, babes. I want you to recognize what you could have done better in the past, but not get stuck on it. Why? Because together we are moving towards running businesses & brands that are not just welcoming on the surface, but that are truly welcoming and supportive for Black women and women of color.
How Do You Put Profit First in Your Business?
A great way to start implementing good money habits is to start putting profit first. Whether that’s setting aside money every time you pay yourself, auto-scheduling money into your savings or updating that profit and loss sheet, make sure to take time for profit. See how these 3 Babe Crafted ladies put profit first in their business.
14 Entrepreneurs Share Their 2020 Word of the Year
A new year means a new set of goals babe! Help steer your goal planning with a word of the year. Need some inspiration? Check out these 14 words of year our Babe Crafted ladies chose for their 2020 year.
7 Entrepreneurs Share How They Stay Productive
Hey, babe! I get it. It’s hard to stay focused when you’re a one-woman show. Heck, even with a small team, things are getting thrown at you in every direction. Somehow, we manage to get it done though! Check out these 7 boss babes who have ‘Productivity’ as their middle name.
8 Things You Need to Document Before You Hire a Team Member
Here’s a list of 8 things you should document to help prepare for your future first team member. Is there anything else you think should be on this list? Let me know in the comments!
3 Tips on How to Prep Your Business to Scale
Hey, babe! We’re fast approaching the holidays (yay, Pumpkin Spice & Peppermint everything!) and many of us have set our sights on 2020. I know I have! I have big plans for a nice pivot in the works. But whether you’re pivoting or planning to launch a new product in the New Year, take some time to check out these 3 tips on how to prep for scaling your business before you hit the ‘Go!’ button
How to Get Ahead in Your Business with Batch Working
Today, we’re chatting about batch working! I wanted to take some time to give you a peek behind the curtain and share how I’ve been able to get the ball rolling with batch working in my business. I was inspired after recording Natasha Samuel of Sol Studio’s Babe Behind The Brand podcast episode that went live this week. Here’s how I took her 3 tips and started batch working like a boss (and you can, too!).
13 Ways to Invest in Your Business
Let’s get down to business. Investment is growth! But as a small business owner, your resources are very important to you (especially during the first few years), so it can be hard to know when it's time to make your move & invest in crucial new equipment, education, branding, etc. We’re here to say we completely understand— and by ‘we’, I mean myself & the 13 amazing women who have shared insight into how they approach investing in their business.
6 Ways to Stay Educated as You Grow Your Business
As we grow our businesses, the tools we’re using are changing. Our industry is changing. We need to adapt what we do & what we know, and that includes social media, organization tools, marketing methods, pricing, etc. So when you don’t have a ton of time and you want to keep learning, where do you turn? We have responses from ladies in the following industries: photography, travel, retail, copywriting, digital marketing, & stationery. Their responses run the gamut of podcasts, books, workshops, & more. Take a peek and find the next best way for you to continue your business education as you grow your awesome business.
Here's What We Learned from Shelley Broader, CEO of Chico's FAS, Inc.
Hey, hey! Did you know USF's college of business occasionally hosts CEO talks called 'conversations with a CEO'? I was able to attend this week's chat with Shelley Broader, CEO of Chicos FAS, Inc. and I'm so glad, because just about everything Shelley said was something I feverishly scribbled down to remember later. I wanted to share some of the most poignant things, including quotes on leadership & competition with you.