Nurture Small Business
226 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago -Nurture Small Business shares small business growth ideas, survival strategies, and stories of how women entrepreneurs creatively nurture their businesses for success. Join us as we amplify our voices as one, uplifting and creating a thriving space for women-owned small businesses.
Topics included: Bipartisan Legislation that Impacts Women-Owned Small Businesses, Resources for Women Business Owners, Self-Care for Women Small Business Owners, Business Development, Boundaries Within a Family Business, Workplace Culture, Talent Management, Exit and Continuity Plans for Your Business, New Technology, Forecasting, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
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Work With Clients You Love
August 24, 2020 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBAttracting the clients you love requires understanding your value, worth, and market! Our guest, Trish Saemann of GoBeyond SEO and True North, brings her wisdom and insight to the table in this podcast. Learn how marketing, message, mindset, medium, and measurement are key to building your stable of Unicorn clients. About Your Host DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small businesses for over 20 years. She has served on the boards of professiona...
Unexpected Positive Outcomes of the Pandemic
August 07, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBWhile COVID – 19 has certainly brought new challenges to businesses across the country, many business owners are beginning to look on the bright side to try and see the positive outcomes that have come with this pandemic. Today we talk to Mindy Godding of Abundance Organization, an A+ accredited organizing company, on the unforeseen trials and triumphs during this time. About Your Host DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small businesses for over...
Web Conferencing Tools that Fit
July 27, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBZoom, Blue Jeans, Teams, Stream Yard, Chime, Click Meeting, Easy Webinar! Too many choices. How do you know which is the right video conferencing app for the right situation? Our guest, Bridget B Sullivan, is the owner and producer for Creative Canvas Productions, an animation, broadcast design, and event management company. Listen to her advice on this podcast! About Your Host DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small businesses for over 20 year...
No Touch Technology
July 17, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBNo Touch Technology has been around for a while. Speech recognition, facial recognition, and digital finance solutions weren’t specifically created to address concerns with Covid-19. However, as many business owners rethinking their workspace, could this be the answer many are looking for? In this podcast, we’re discussing the future of No Touch Technology and practical applications for your small business. CTO of Rethink Innovations, Eric Christoffersen joins us to share the current trends ...
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Q&A
July 13, 2020 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn the 3rd episode of our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Series, we tackle YOUR questions. Did you know that most business owners begin this process with a high level of uncertainty and some fear? Rico Rice from Rice Education Consultants, LLC, brings light to this and encourages business owners to start taking those steps by bringing clarity to your questions. About Your Host DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small businesses for over 20 years....
Leadership Strategies for Creating and Keeping a Diverse Workforce
July 03, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBWhat can you do as a leader to create and maintain a diverse workforce within your company? Rico Rice from Rice Education Consultants, LLC, joins us again and shares the Five P’s Framework that his company uses to help others along that path - Policy, Programs, Practices, Promotion, and People. Learn how they can establish and reinforce diversity, equity, and inclusion in your business.
Leadership Strategies for Creating and Keeping a Diverse Workforce
July 03, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBWhat can you do as a leader to create and maintain a diverse workforce within your company? Rico Rice from Rice Education Consultants, LLC, joins us again and shares the Five P’s Framework that his company uses to help others along that path - Policy, Programs, Practices, Promotion, and People. Learn how they can establish and reinforce diversity, equity, and inclusion in your business. About Your Host DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small bu...
Benefits of a Diverse Workforce
June 26, 2020 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBDiversity, Equity, & Inclusion are more than just buzzwords. They are ways to strategically retain talent and increase cash flow within your business. Expert consultant, Rico Rice from Rice Education Consultants, LLC, joins us to talk about the benefits of diversity, equity and inclusion the workplace. Listen all the way to the end to hear how you can be a part of this conversation.
Benefits of a Diverse Workforce
June 26, 2020 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBDiversity, Equity, & Inclusion are more than just buzzwords. They are ways to strategically retain talent and increase cash flow within your business. Expert consultant, Rico Rice from Rice Education Consultants, LLC, joins us to talk about the benefits of diversity, equity and inclusion the workplace. Listen all the way to the end to hear how you can be a part of this conversation. About Your Host DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small busine...
The Value of a Cohesive Cybersecurity Program
June 22, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBHow much should a small business invest in a cybersecurity system, and is your cloud-based program really backed-up? These are just two of the questions we answer in our latest podcast. In this episode, Matthew Galimi, Founder and President of Divergent IT, shares what you need, the basics on cybersecurity, and how to maintain your cybersecurity system and protocols. About Your Host DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small businesses for over 20...
Taking Your Business Global
June 12, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBTaking your business international can be a daunting task, but not if you have the right plan in place. Language experts can help you align your multilingual communications with your company strategy making that jump to selling globally faster and seamless. Our guest today is Wendy Pease of Rapport International. She will be sharing her insights from her years of international marketing and business development. About Your Host DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has ...
Can A Crisis Excuse Contract Performance
June 05, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIf you’ve been struggling to complete your contracts because of this pandemic, listen up! Our podcast guest, Kelly Jesson with Jesson & Rains, PLL discusses what may, or may not, be an exception to fulfilling your contract, what is a force majeure clause and will this adequately cover you. About Your Host DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small businesses for over 20 years. She has served on the boards of professional organizations such as Bu...
Disinfecting Your Workplace
June 02, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBWho cleans your workplace and how they clean makes a difference now that Covid-19 had entered our lives. In fact, cleaning is not enough – you must disinfect! Join us for our 4th and final safety episode that covers how to safely return to work for both your team and your customers. Our guest, Darcy Cook of Safety Trainers gives actionable steps on how to handle disinfecting as well as if you have a worker who starts showing symptoms. About Your Host DCA Virtual Business Support Presi...
Signage and Documentation in the Wake of Covid-19
May 25, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBA lot has changed with regulations related to Covid-19 and the safety of your workforce. Do you know what is required for documentation if your policy is to take employee temperatures as a condition of them working? The signage for the exterior and interior of your building relating to new rules also needs to be planned out. It may be difficult to know where to start. Join us while guest, Darcy Cook of Safety Trainers shares what you will need as a business owner in each of these areas. ...
PPE – What does your company really need?
May 18, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBWe’re all looking for OSHA approved PPE for our employees, right? WRONG! OSHA does not approve PPE and choosing the wrong PPE can cause other hazards or requirements for employers. Learn how to find the right equipment for your industry as you survive Covid-19 with our guest Darcy Cook from Safety Trainers. About Your Host DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small businesses for over 20 years. She has served on the boards of professional organizat...
PPE – What does your company really need?
May 18, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBWe’re all looking for OSHA approved PPE for our employees, right? WRONG! OSHA does not approve PPE and choosing the wrong PPE can cause other hazards or requirements for employers. Learn how to find the right equipment for your industry as you survive Covid-19 with our guest Darcy Cook from Safety Trainers.
Getting You Back to Work Safely
May 11, 2020 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBHave you read up the new OSHA and CDC safety regulations that have recently come into effect? Still not sure what to do? Understanding how these regulations affect your business can be difficult. In this episode, our guest Darcy Cook of Safety Trainers makes sense of those regulations and gives you actionable steps for your business as it survives COVID19.
Getting You Back to Work Safely
May 11, 2020 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBHave you read up the new OSHA and CDC safety regulations that have recently come into effect? Still not sure what to do? Understanding how these regulations affect your business can be difficult. In this episode, our guest Darcy Cook of Safety Trainers makes sense of those regulations and gives you actionable steps for your business as it survives COVID19. About Your Host DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small businesses for over 20 years. She ...
Simplifying Your Story
May 04, 2020 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.92 MBHave you ever struggled with the question: “What do you do?” Having a simplified story is not just marketing language, but it can also help you simplify how you introduce your business. Listen to our podcast with expert Jordan Stevens from Empathagy as he discusses how to simplify your brand’s story as well as how and when to expand. You’ll also gain access to the Right Size Your Story resource from Empathagy.
Simplifying Your Story
May 04, 2020 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.92 MBHave you ever struggled with the question: “What do you do?” Having a simplified story is not just marketing language, but it can also help you simplify how you introduce your business. Listen to our podcast with expert Jordan Stevens from Empathagy as he discusses how to simplify your brand’s story as well as how and when to expand. You’ll also gain access to the Right Size Your Story resource from Empathagy. About Your Host DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has bee...
Restaurant Survival: Keeping Employees Working
April 21, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBA family operated restaurant business, Flat Waves Food Shack manages to keep all of their employees working during the pandemic. Learn how survival for Will Burgess translates to feeding the community and making rapid, agile changes to adapt and survive.
Restaurant Survival: Keeping Employees Working
April 21, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBA family operated restaurant business, Flat Waves Food Shack manages to keep all of their employees working during the pandemic. Learn how survival for Will Burgess translates to feeding the community and making rapid, agile changes to adapt and survive. About Your Host DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small businesses for over 20 years. She has served on the boards of professional organizations such as Business Leaders of Charlotte (BLOC) an...
Communication Strategies During a Crisis
April 15, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.3 MBWhat is your communication strategy right now? Is it different during crisis? Meghan Lynch, CEO of Six Points Creative chats with us about how you can alter your communications to still stay at the top of mind during challenging times. As the CEO of a brand strategy agency, she has served as an expert advisor to global and national brands spanning fast-casual restaurant chains to industrial manufacturers. About Your Host DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been wor...
Communication Strategies During a Crisis
April 15, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.3 MBWhat is your communication strategy right now? Is it different during crisis? Meghan Lynch, CEO of Six Points Creative chats with us about how you can alter your communications to still stay at the top of mind during challenging times. As the CEO of a brand strategy agency, she has served as an expert advisor to global and national brands spanning fast-casual restaurant chains to industrial manufacturers.
Sword or Shield – Financial Strategies for your Business During and After Coronavirus
April 08, 2020 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBIf you're like most business owners, you're wondering how all of this will shake out when life gets back to normal. Maybe you're even wondering what your normal will look like. I know I am. Join us in this podcast to hear from Billy Amberg, one of the youngest professionals to attain the rank of Managing Director at a top 50 investment bank in the U.S., as he talks about strategies for your business. Your best strategy might be to band together with your supply chain partners and make a stro...
Family First Coronavirus Response Act
March 31, 2020 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBThe Family First Coronavirus Response Act takes full effect on April 1st, 2020. What does this law mean for small businesses? Is there any relief for micro-businesses? Does it apply to businesses that are currently subject to laws such as FMLA? Find out the answers to all these questions by joining Deanna Bumgardner with Employers Advantage LLC in this podcast. About Your Host DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small businesses for over 20 years...