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8 Amazing Small Business Saturday Deals To Shop This Weekend!
Happy Small Business Saturday week, friend! It’s such a special time of year and it’s so heart-warming to see people showing up for Small Businesses in such a big way. When you’re shopping local this holiday season, you’re not only supporting someone’s dream (amazing!), but you’re also making a direct impact by keeping more wealth and resources in your community (epic!). Snag some gifts on your shopping list and support some dreams! Here are 8 incredible deals for you to rock this weekend.
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.
18 Black-owned Podcasts We Know You'll Love
Happy Black History Month, babes! We’re celebrating by highlighting Black-owned podcasts we love. Find your new favorite podcast and get introduced to Black creatives & entrepreneurs. We challenge you to listen to an episode from each of the podcasts below! Kick things off with real conversations about friendship with Danielle’s Friend Forward podcast and round out your month with Courtney Sanders’ podcast on all things entrepreneurship and faith.
10 Women Share How to Support Babes in the Retail Industry
One group of entrepreneurs that has been challenged quite a bit are retail babes, especially those who own a brick & mortar. But here’s the thing! There are super tangible, helpful ways to support & highlight these businesses, including sharing on social media, writing a glowing review on Google or Facebook, and even snagging a Mother’s Day present by ordering a gift card online.
Become a Sustainability-Minded Entrepreneur with Danielle Ferrari of Valhalla Resale
Meet Entrepreneur and Boutique Owner, Danielle Ferrari of Valhalla Resale. Danielle is big on 3 things: sustainability, knowing your numbers, and supporting the women around her. She launched Valhalla in February of 2017 and is celebrating 3 years in business with a thriving community of members and has her sights set on opening her second location within the next year. Take a dive into her business story & take some of her sustainability tips on your journey with you!
12 Ways to Celebrate Small Business Saturday
Thank you for showing small businesses lots of love this year, both brick & mortar shops and online shops. Let’s show them (as well as our loved ones!) just how much we love & appreciate them by spending our dollars locally. As you’re looking for gift ideas, take a peek at these 12 amazing businesses sharing Small Business Saturday pop ups & promos!
10 Reasons to Say No Thank You
Hello, hello babes! We’re back with another helpful small business tips post. Put your hair in a top knot, fill up your mug, & let’s do this! The topic is how & when to say ‘no’ for your business. This is something you don’t think about when you get started because you spend so much time trying to find people who will say ‘Yes!’, but once you get the ball rolling you won’t have the time & resources for everything that hits your inbox. We asked 10 babes how they decide if something is right for their business and here’s what they had to say about it.
7 Things to Know Before You Launch Your Business
Howdy, babes! We’re excited to bring you another awesome small business tips post. We have 7 stories for you on what small business owners wish they had known before they started their business. The checklist for things to get squared away before you launch can be quite long, especially if you're the kind of Babe who like to cross all her t's and have her i's polka-dotted.
7 Reasons It's Okay to Change Your Goals
Hello, babes! I hope your week is off to a fabulous start. We are talking more about goals this week. Some of us are still working out the details on what we want to accomplish this year (which is fine because there’s no time limit!) and some of us are continuing to refine & adjust what we want to accomplish after having outlined some specific goals in a previous month. No matter where you’re at, hearing these 7 stories is going to be helpful and all the more empowering to help you reach each mountain peak you’re after. It’s okay to craft goals at your own pace. It’s okay to change your goals if what you want has changed or it’s not working. Stay flexible xx
Meet Danielle Ferrari of Valhalla Resale!
We’ve all had those “I have nothing to wear moments”, and Danielle has worked hard to create a ‘collective closet’ where we can feel comfortable in our own skin while we shop for unique clothing that we can borrow or purchase. Something many of us might not be aware of is that the fashion industry is the second largest cause of pollution in the world. When Danielle learned this, it led her down a path towards sustainability in all areas of her life.
12 Women Who Make Pivoting Their Business
This week’s topic is all about pivoting for your business— because the first lesson each of us learns after we launch is how to come up with a plan B. Staying flexible and being resourceful is an absolute must as a business owner. Part of being resourceful is being able to reach out when you need a hand or an ear, so the best resource we have is each other. Having women you can ask questions and hear about what has worked and hasn’t for is so invaluable & comforting. We want you to know that it’s okay if plan A isn’t working. It means it’s time for plan B.
14 Goals in Motion from Women We Admire
Hello, hello! How’s your week going, Babe? Fabulous, I hope. Every week we chat about a different topic. This week our topic is 2018 Goals. It’s Pumpkin Spice season, so that means we’re in the homestretch! We checked in with 14 women about how their 2018 goals have been coming along.
9 Ways to Make Your Business More Sustainable
Hiya, Babes! How’s your week going? Fantastically, I hope. Let’s talk about ‘sustainability’. Our businesses need resources to operate, and since we all work in different industries, those resources can look very different.
9 Reasons You Should Grow Your Business Organically
Hey, babes! Let's put our heads together and talk about growing our businesses. Before launching Babe Crafted (originally called Boss Babe Club), one of the things we did was have coffee with lots of boss babes we love to seek some guidance & good vibes.