Don't Call It Small...Business

As a topic that keeps resurfacing, we're replaying part of Episode 67, which focuses on workplace inconsistencies and how to reduce and eliminate them. Whether it's inconsistencies within the employee handbook, enforcement of policies and procedures, or inconsistency with getting work done at the time, quality, and attention expected and for the intended purpose—inconsistency unravels the fabric o...

This is the FINAL episode of this multi-part series on "How to Start a Business" [or revamp an established one]. If you have followed along throughout this series, we hope you have found each episode informative and helpful. Episode 100 will walk you through the first and final steps to launch your business. We'll discuss the various legal structures of a business, how to select a unique name, how...

Today's episode is looking at Risk Mitigation Plans, as we wrap up the finance side of business, and then we're focusing our attention on Pitching to Investors. If you're scratching your head and wondering what is a risk mitigation plan or you're absolutely clueless about how to pitch your business ideas to invesotrs, then we invite you to listen to Episode 99 of our Don't Call It Small...Business...

Episode 98 is all about the funding requests you might consider making to prospective investors. This is Part 11 of our multi-part series on "How to Start a Business" [or revamp an established one]. We will discuss a brief outline for including funding details or a funding request in a business plan and how to explain it. This episode provides a step-by-step approach to determining the amount of f...

Who wants to discuss Inventory Control Procedures and all things Supply Chain Management? Great. Then listen to Episode 97, Part 10 of the "How to Start a Business" multi-part series. SHOW INFORMATION: Company: Foreman & Associates, LLC Website: https://ForemanLLC.com IG: https://instagram.com/ForemanLLC Podcast IG: https://instagram.com/DontCallitSmall FB: https://facebook.com/ForemanAndAssoc...

Defining your supply chain, which encompasses sourcing of raw materials, manufacturing or procurement, inventory management, distribution, and delivery to customers, is a fundamental step in optimizing your logistics and operations plan. This is Part 9 in a multi-part series on "How to Start a Business" [or revamp an established one].This episode will guide you through: Defining each component of...

Today, we're diving into Part 8 of our multi-part series "How to Start a Business" [or revamp an established one]. Let's talk logistics and operations! Creating a logistics and operations plan is essential for any business or organization that involves the movement of goods or services. Such a plan helps ensure the efficient and effective management of resources, time, and costs. In today's episod...

Episode 94 is part of a series called "How to Start a Business" that we have designed for people who are just getting started with the idea of starting their business, as well as for those of you who have one and you need a refresh, revamp, or major overhaul. Episode 94 covers Part 7, which focuses on the Marketing Plan and, specifically, what makes up Marketing Strategy, examples of a Unique Sell...

In Episode 93, we're bringing you Part 6 of our multi-part series, "How to Start a Business" which is geared towards people who want to start a business or refresh the one they already have. In this episode, we thoroughly explain the concept of Barriers to Entry, the 10 types of barriers, why it's important to identify them, and how to overcome them. We will even analyze the 10 Cost Advantages tha...

We're back with Episode 92, which is Part 5 of a multi-part series on " How to Start a Business " which is also a great series for business owners and leaders who need to revamp, reinvent, reignite, reimagine their current business model and outputs. Meeting Agenda We recap Part 1 [Ep 88], Part 2 [Ep 89], Part 3 [Ep 90], and Part 4 [Ep 91] You should have completed at least 50% of the work from yo...

We're excited to bring you Episode 91, which is Part 4 of a multi-part series on " How to Start a Business. " Our "Meeting Agenda" for today: Recap Part 1 [Ep 88], Part 2[Ep 89], Part 3 [Ep 90] Business Plan Overview *SURPRISE* Business Plan Template layout and expectations Two things in your business plan that we want you to write at the end (although you will want to write it in the order you se...

We're glad to return with Part 3 of " How to Start a Business " What you can expect from Episode 90... Recap Part 1 [Ep 88] and Part 2 [Ep 89] We're exploring the benefits of starting a business Visualization of your ideal business Considering your ideal customers/clients Visualization of ideal employees Visualization of ideal relationships with vendors, suppliers, contractors Transferring these v...

Episode 89 dives into Part 2 of How to Start a Business. If you haven't listened to Part 1 (Episode 88), then do that first. This is a multi-part series that speaks to individuals who are interested in starting a business. We're also speaking to already established businesses that need a refresh or reset. So whether you are starting brand new or doing some light (or major) overhauling, this multi-...

Episode 88 brings you Part 1 of How to Start a Business, a multi-episode series that will help you unpack the steps to starting, resetting, or reimagining a business— and the relationship you have with it. Today's episode focuses on: Your WHY The myths, misunderstandings, and the real and raw of business ownership Your roles and responsibilities Your stakeholders Identifying who will help you with...

We're Back and Ready to Get to Work! Episode 87 shares why our show has been away for almost one year, what you can expect from this season, and how we intend to better serve you through this medium. Some of the things mentioned include: Multi-episode series focusing on certain topics or business functions Interviewing more people from various industries, backgrounds, and roles within companies Br...

Let's talk about hobbies; yours, ours, the ones from our past, and the ones waiting for us in the future. In today's episode, we're dedicating time to discuss hobbies and their need in this ever-intensifying, constantly changing world. Our host, Natasha Foreman, shares several of her past and present hobbies and the ones she's interested in exploring in the future. Tell us about your hobbies. What...

In today's episode, we focus our attention on how we spend our time. We examine the distractions in life, the choices we make to be distracted, and the excuses we make for not getting things done because we were distracted. We discuss the traps of blaming others for being distractions when the truth is, we choose to be distracted and to allow them to steer our time rather than claim dominion over...

There’s a difference between helping and enabling. We know it. We say it. But somehow, some way, we find ourselves in a trap, a big ole thorny pit called enablement. In today's episode, we're examining the difference between helping and enabling and how to set healthy boundaries and rules of engagement, to build healthier relationships with the people we want to see succeed and thrive. In this epi...

Today we're bringing you the latest in the Crypto world, from which businesses are facing bankruptcy, have crashed and burned, and some are trying to reinvent themselves in the crypto-friendly UAE. We're sharing news and analysis about Genesis, Three Arrows Capital (3AC), Celsius Network, Crypto.com, Bitcoin, Stablecoin, terraUSD Blockchain.com, Voyager Digital, BlockFi, BitMEX, FTX, and more. Yes...

Today we're sharing a rebroadcast from Episode 55, discussing time management strategies for working smarter and getting more done. We've got some great tips and suggestions, and of course, we're sharing lessons learned from plenty of blunders. Listen in now! SHOW INFORMATION: Company: Foreman & Associates, LLC Website: https://ForemanLLC.com IG: https://instagram.com/ForemanLLC Podcast IG: https:...

Episode 82 focuses on global enterprises and how supply chain management and logistics play a major role in the products we import and export. We're following the efforts of Uber, Xpeng Robotics, HT Aero, Volkswagen, Tevva, Shell, Maersk, DHL Global Forwarding, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Delta Airlines, Nike, and Walmart, Target, Gap, and other retailers. This episode also peeks in and lo...

In this episode, we’re going to talk about why we should not live for others' approval and why we should stop living through them and think that our efforts can sustain or elevate them, thereby positioning us to live for them. Our life is ours. And yes, it can be our mission to serve others, to teach and uplift others, but it’s their mission to do whatever work is required of them, to do what they...

Today's episode discusses the topic of success and redefining it on your terms. How do you define success? Are you living your life based on your definition, pursuing and embracing success, based on your terms? Join us as we examine how our minds were first shaped to believe success to be the achievement of goals, dreams, grades, titles, positions, and wealth. We look at how we were molded in high...

We're sharing business news about Kellogg, Wells Fargo, the fashion industry, Tesla, Google, what LinkedIn has shared about the job market, and more. We're looking at DEI blunders companies are facing. We're examining how companies are reimagining and refocusing. We're also sharing details about several business events happening this summer and fall, in the US, Switzerland, and Canada. Some are hy...

Today, on the Don't Call It Small... Business podcast, we bring you Episode 78 "Reimagine the Box, Don't Be Defined by It", and we explore the boxes of life, the workplace, and our social interactions, and how many of us begin to define ourselves and other by these boxes. We define circumstances and capabilities by boxes and put labels all over them. It's all a trap! We're also shouting out some b...