Stretching A Dollar For Entrepreneurs
by Author Lisa Sims
Stretching A Dollar For Entrepreneurs provides free and low-cost solutions for small businesses and entrepreneurs to do more with less. Lisa Sims, a Doctor of Business Administration in Information Systems doctoral student, an experienced online higher education educator, previous 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 to keep listeners abreast of the latest money-saving tips for business success. Whether you are a sole proprietor, infopreneur, small office home office (SOHO), small or medium-sized business, or aspiring entrepreneur, you will learn how to keep more of your cash in your business.
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5 Link in Bio Tools To Help Grow Your Small Business
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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5 Easy Ways To Improve Your Small Business's Image
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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5 Key Skills Every Entrepreneur Needs To Be Successful
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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5 Ways To Protect Your Small Business Intellectual Property
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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5 Ways Reducing Stress Can Save Your Small Business Money
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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5 Ways To Repurpose Audio To Promote Your Small Business
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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5 Ways To Use LinkedIn To Grow Your Small Business
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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5 MasterClasses Every Entrepreneur Should Watch
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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5 Video Creation Tools Every Small Business Should Know & Use
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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5 Ways To Use AI To Save Time & Money In Your Small Business
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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5 Essential Time Management Tips To Save & Make Money
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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5 Free Open Source Software Tools To Save Your Business Money
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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5 Ways To Prepare For A Disaster In Your Small Business
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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5 Tips For Organizing Your Small Business
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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5 Strategies For Growing Wealth With Your Small Business
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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5 Tips For Home Office Safety and Security
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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5 Steps To Being Purpose Driven In Your Small Business
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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5 Must Read Books To Jumpstart Your Business in 2023
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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5 Google Tools Every Entrepreneur Should Know And Use
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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5 Money Stretching Business Goals For 2023
Send us Fan Mail 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!...
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5 Reasons To Consider Creating A Business App
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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5 Money-saving Business Plan Tips
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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5 Cyber Monday Deals For Your Small Business
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Top 5 Ways To Promote Yourself And Your Small Business
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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5 Ways To Find Money For Your Business
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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5 Tools To Help You Automate Your Business
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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5 Ways To Stay Motivated While Running Your Small Business
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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5 Must Have Google Apps For Your Business
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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5 Simple Ways To Stretch A Dollar In Your Business
Send us Fan Mail 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?…
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5 Books Every Entrepreneur Must Read During This Pandemic
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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5 P's For Pandemic Pivoting
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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5 R's To Becoming A Successful Entrepreneur
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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7 Best To Do List Apps For Entrepreneurs To Get It Done And Gain Balance
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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How To Use The Periscope App To Learn and Promote Your Small Business
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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5 Photo Apps To Help You Market Your Small Business While Stretching A Dollar
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5 Easy Ways To Grow And Promote Your Business With Snapchat
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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5 Must Have Google Chrome Extensions To Save You Time and Money In Your Business
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Easy Ways To Generate Publicity With Shark Tank Guest Julie Busha of Slawsa
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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3 Easy Ways To Conduct Webinars To Promote Your Business
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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5 Easy Strategies To Grow Your Small Business While Stretching A Dollar
Send us Fan Mail 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...
About this show
Stretching A Dollar For Entrepreneurs provides free and low-cost solutions for small businesses and entrepreneurs to do more with less. Lisa Sims, a Doctor of Business Administration in Information Systems doctoral student, an experienced online higher education educator, previous 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 to keep listeners abreast of the latest money-saving tips for business success. Whether you are a sole proprietor, infopreneur, small office home office (SOHO), small or medium-sized business, or aspiring entrepreneur, you will learn how to keep more of your cash in your business.
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