This month, June 18 is Father’s Day so let’s give a little love to all you Dads out there who work hard for your families. Dad-preneurs don’t usually get much attention, especially on social media, but we know you are out there putting the “Dad brand” on everything you do. Although some fathers have a reputation for compartmentalizing their lives, there are so many issues that crossover from work into our home Read More
Celebrating Juneteenth: Lessons From a White Mom With a Black Son
Juneteenth is much more than a day off of work — it’s a historic milestone that honors the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. For Juneteenth, we at SAGE Business Counsel take time to reflect on this moment in history and learn important lessons about equality, justice, and freedom. But for my part, specifically, celebrating Juneteenth is much more than just a day to honor the end of a Read More
Georgia Business Resources for Veterans
As we approach Memorial Day, I find myself revisiting my great appreciation for the Veterans who proudly served our country. My and my husband’s families are proud military families with veterans spanning all forces and wars since World War II. So, saying “thank you for your service” again this year just doesn’t seem like enough. Instead, I have gathered some information for Veteran entrepreneurs that I hope you will Read More
3 Tips for Mompreneurs who are Doing it All
"Mompreneurs are a powerful force in the business world, and they are changing the face of entrepreneurship as we know it." - Nicole Walters, CEO of Inherit Learning Company. As a mompreneur, you have a lot on your plate. You're juggling the demands of running a business with the responsibilities of being a parent. It can be easy to put your business first and neglect your needs, but this can lead to burnout, Read More
5 Secrets to Buying or Selling a Business for the Best Price and Terms
What does your exit strategy look like for your business? Whether you plan on buying or selling a business, it’s never too early to start preparing. It can take several months to prepare a business for a sale, so if you want to get the best price and terms, you should understand the ins and outs of the business valuation process before you get started. Keep reading for five secrets to buying or selling a business Read More
Beat the Tax Crunch with These 3 Tips
As business owners, it’s easy to lose track of time. From planning marketing campaigns to hiring staff to evaluating profit and loss statements, chances are you forget a thing or two every now and then. Missing tax deadlines is one thing you don’t want to forget, however. Learning how to stay ahead of the tax crunch every year is critical to your business’ stability and success. If you find yourself missing filing Read More
It Takes More Than Luck: Business Growth Strategies to Unleash Your Potential
If you’re a business owner, you already know it takes more than luck to meet your goals and make healthy profits. But sometimes, it’s easy to enter autopilot mode and hope for the best. We think that because we do good work, new customers will flock to us — even if we don’t have any business growth strategies in place. Here’s the hard truth: Simply doing good work won’t lead to business growth. Like anything in life, Read More
3 Marketing Strategies to Show Your Audience You Love Them
Like love, marketing makes the world go round. As business owners, we understand the importance of marketing when it comes to closing deals. Aside from driving new business, strong marketing strategies can also help you cultivate meaningful relationships with your audiences. The result? A tenfold return on investment through client referrals and strong conversion rates across marketing channels. But when you’re short Read More
Jump Into January: Implement Your 2023 Business Plan with These Team-Building Tips
It's a new year, which means it's time to start implementing the business plan you developed for 2023. If you want to make the most of the next 12 months ahead and put your plan into action, you must build a team that can support you in achieving your goals. No matter how smart, talented and resourceful you may be, you can't do everything by yourself. It takes a solid team to take a business to the next level, and Read More
Purpose and Profits — Public Benefit Corporations: A New Emerging Business Structure
It is a long-held capitalist axiom that businesses exist solely to make a profit. Typical for-profit corporations are legally required to act in the best interests of their shareholders, which means maximizing profits—often at the expense of other considerations. In fact, failure to focus strictly on profits can expose corporate leadership to shareholder litigation. But this exclusive focus on profits, sometimes Read More
