Big Small Biz

Startup and Stay Up: Concepts of Hope incorporating business and family It’s easy to start a business, it’s even harder to stay in business. Finding a balance in your whole life is the key to remaining on the up and up in business. Business is not just about you, it’s also about connecting the dots and creating a healthy balance amongst all of your responsibilities. To order your copy of FOCUS: Not Your Ordinary Planner, click here: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1722604085/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0UEJBbN023H7P

Know Who YOU Are Your business is more than just your brand's color scheme, logo, and social media images. Your Business is about YOU, the person behind the brand. Join us as we tackle identity as a business owner or entrepreneur. The person behind the business is just as important as the reputation of the business. Be sure to connect with host Shenica S. Nelson on Twitter @ShenicaSNelson!

Kicking off season two with a series called Growth Tools, Shenica has a message for both existing and aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners.Most times, you don’t need to do more, more people just need to know what you do.Listen up as Shenica shares about focusing on the right stuff, the principle of fellowship, and how to use what you have to create more of what you need.Be sure to follow host Shenica S. Nelson on twitter @ShenicaSNelson and her business platforms on FB/IG and Twitter @SOPHConsultingLLC

“I believe it is very important to have a business plan. If you do not have a business plan you will sway in every direction the wind blows”- Shenica S. NelsonThis episode is dedicated to The Focus Planner, the new tool for small business owners and professionals everywhere to get more done. Shenica shares how you can eliminate the distractions that are keeping you from realizing your goals, as well as, what you can do to make your sure you actually achieve them.To pre-order your copy of The Focus Planner, visit http://sophconsultingllc.com

Hear the story of entrepreneur Natasha T. Brown and how she was able to turn a hopeless situation into a multitude of blessings. She shares her experience and insights on what it takes to turn your great idea into multiple streams of income for your business.

ATTENTION ALL SERVICE-BASED BUSINESSES - If you're interested in federal contracting (providing your services to a government entity), you'll definitely enjoy this episode. Shenica shares insider information about what it takes to be considered for a federal contract, the behind-the-scenes prep work you'll need to do, and how to position yourself to bid and win your next opportunity.Even if you're not a service-based business, this info can be helpful in getting you to think bigger about your current operation and even position you for corporate partnerships in the near future.

Attorney Yasmine Salem Hamdan shares her expertise and practical wisdom for entrepreneurs and business-owners on how to protect their intellectual property.Listen to Shenica and Yasmine chat about what you can do to make sure you don't end up with a mess on your hands as it relates to protecting your ideas or infringing on someone else's.DISCLAIMER: Even though Yasmine is an attorney, she's not YOUR attorney. This episode is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered as legal advice. As always, please seek legal counsel in your state. If you are interested in working with Yasmine, and are in the state of Texas, you can reach out to via her website at www.yshfirm.com

It’s good to be motivated, but it’s even better to be equipped with what you actually need to succeed.In this episode, Shenica shares 5 facts you need to remember when you’re in the building stage of your business. She also gives an in-depth explanation of the pros and cons of the most common business structures. Learn what you need to know now, so you can save time, money, and stress later.As always, she recommends consulting an attorney and/or tax professional in your area to address your specific concerns. It’s also worth noting the frame of reference for this episode is the U.S. So while many principles still apply, she recommends you do your homework!Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friendDownload MP3 Subscribe in Apple PodcastsImportant links from this episode:* Learn more about Shenica on her website* Connect with Shenica on Instagram* Connect with Built For More on Facebook

Join host Shenica on the premiere of Big Small Biz! Listen as she shares what you can expect from the show and her own journey of success in entrepreneurship.