The Small Business Startup School – Business Notes | Financial Literacy | Retail Psychology – For Professionals & Entrepreneurs

In this insightful episode of The Small Business Startup School, host Ola Williams sits down with Claudia Scott to explore the fine line between serving historically underserved entrepreneurs and ensuring inclusivity in broader entrepreneurial events.

Claudia shares her journey from banking to becoming a passionate advocate for minority entrepreneurs. She emphasizes the importance of building relationships and trust, especially wit...

Continuing the series on money management, this episode delves into the essential knowledge about money that everyone needs. I discussed why financial literacy is as crucial as oxygen and how it empowers us to live better. You'll learn practical steps to improve your financial situation, regardless of your current income. Discover why wealth is money not seen, the importance of starting from where you are, and how your money can gr...

In this engaging episode, Loreta Tarozaite, an expert in enhancing onstage presence and on-camera confidence for entrepreneurs and executives, shares invaluable insights into practical habits for connecting with the camera, the psychology behind camera performance, and personal stories that highlight her journey and expertise.

As a former TV news anchor and seasoned marketing strategist, Loreta delves into the importance of humaniz...

Welcome to our comprehensive introduction to money management! This episode identifies eight key steps to gain basic financial knowledge. We will navigate through seven detailed learning modules, concluding with an engaging game designed to solidify your understanding.

Learn from a certified accountant with over two decades of experience, who shares insights on the psychology of money, the impact of emotional decisions, and practic...

A former construction company owner turned coach, Mark Scherer, shares his journey of self-discovery and transformation. Mark discusses the pivotal moments that led him to shift careers and how he helps others unlock their potential through consciousness and self-awareness.

Mark delves into the fascinating concept of "recalling memories from your future," explaining how this innovative method can provide guidance and clarity in lif...

"Engage smaller trade associations for visibility!" says Public Relations (PR) expert Mickey Kennedy, founder of eReleases.com. With over 25 years of experience, Mickey shares valuable insights on how startups and small businesses can leverage PR to build credibility and visibility.

In this episode, you'll learn about the significance of press releases, the importance of storytelling, and how even a small budget can yield significa...

Join Ola Williams in this insightful episode of the Small Business Startup School as she sits down with Therman Trotman, Founder of the SharePoint Helpdesk, to explore the transformative power of SharePoint for small businesses.

Discover how SharePoint can eliminate human error, enhance collaboration, and provide clean, scalable data solutions, making it a superior alternative to traditional spreadsheets. Therman explains the key b...

This week's episode is titled ‘Certified Project Management Professional Lean Six Sigma Certification Green Belt: Boost Revenue Using Six Sigma’.

In this podcast titled Boost Revenue Using Six Sigma, I'm joined by Leslie-Ann George, a Lean Six Sigma Certification Greenbelt. Leslie-Ann is a Certified Project Management Professional, and we discussed the implementation of Six Sigma in small businesses, practical examples of successfu...

This week's episode is titled 'Motivation, Mindset & Manifesting Coach: Unmasking Imposter Syndrome'.

Mindset advocate, Alicia Berberich, delves into the complex issue of imposter syndrome plaguing many entrepreneurs. The discussion focuses on the difference between your intuition voice and the imposter syndrome voice and offers practical solutions to marginalize this inner critic.

Unravel the common hurdles faced by women busi...

The episode features a compelling conversation with our special guest, Dalene Allen, the Executive Director of BNI in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI. Dalene shares her personal journey using affirmation cards and provides an insight into the power of recognizing personal pains, standing against limiting beliefs, and stepping out of comfort zones.

In a deep dive into positive affirmations, we hear life-changing stories of peopl...

Join the Small Business Startup School podcast as host Ola Williams engages with Colin Alexander, founder of Conduit Voice Media, in this insightful episode titled " Leveraging Voice and Media To Drive Customer Engagement".

In this digital era of accelerated content consumption, the episode brings to the forefront the importance of maintaining authenticity in voice media. From overcoming recording nerves to achieving a professional...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Small Business Startup School.

In this episode, our guest speaker, Samuel Adeniyi - Founder, Kierep and Winner of the December 2023 Volta Pitch Competition - strips back the details of establishing 'Kierep', a startup fuelled by its purpose to combat the shortage of caregivers in Canada. He elucidates the challenges involving the recruitment and certification procedures for caregivers, pro...

Whether you're launching a startup or taking over an existing business, understanding balance sheets is critical to your success. This concluding part of the series spotlights an often-overlooked aspect of business finance – receivables. Perspectives were shared on the importance of regularly reviewing accounts owed to you and scrutinizing long-unpaid debts. Don't just wish and wait; take action to ensure your assets are not tied u...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Startup Your Small Business and Learn. Hosted by Ola Williams, this podcast aims to enable budding entrepreneurs with the psychology of retail and enhance financial awareness, all while staying positively optimistic.

In this episode, we continue to delve into the world of balance sheets, explaining how you can negotiate your payables to effectively improve your financial standing. Entrepreneur...

This episode features an answer to one of the questions I received on the series. I concluded the answer to practical tips for improving balance sheet without getting into complex financial jargon.

This episode is part of an ‘8-series’ show on ‘how to read and interpret a balance sheet’. This is part 6.  

Do you have questions or comments? Your feedback ensures that we continue to give you content that adds value to you, fuelling o...

This episode features an answer to one of the questions I received on the series. I shared practical tips for improving balance sheet without getting into complex financial jargon.

This episode is part of an ‘8-series’ show on ‘how to read and interpret a balance sheet’. This is part 5.  

Do you have questions or comments? Your feedback ensures that we continue to give you content that adds value to you, fuelling our commitment to ...

In the balance sheet, equity is usually presented in the form of the owner’s money brought into the business and any profits or losses the business has accumulated over time. Listen in for details of how you can interpret it and what it may mean for a business.

This episode is part of an ‘8-series’ show on how to interpret balance sheets. This is part 4.  

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You see when you want to buy a business, you want to take a quick snapshot of the balance sheet. This is so that - at least, when your professional advisers such as accountants are discussing with you, you can follow reasonably.

Even when you already have your business, it doesn’t hurt to from time to time review your business balance sheet.

So far, we’ve looked at what assets are, and in the last episode, we looked into short-term...

Do you find accounting intimidating? Or even boring? But then, hardly can we do any business without accounting. And of course, you can hire the right staff to do the technical bit for you. But, you may still find it beneficial to at least understand how to interpret some accounting/financial reports.  And, believe it or not, it’s far more approachable than you think.

Why should you bother with this? Isn’t this the job of your acco...