Category: Business Strategy
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6 Leadership Truths for Mom Entrepreneurs
Especially for the Mom Entrepreneurs Who Are Ready to Scale Most business owners think scaling is about money and marketing. They’re wrong. It’s about leadership. If you don’t shift from doer to leader, your business will never outgrow you. Hi, I’m Angie, and today I’m breaking down six brutal truths about leadership that every entrepreneur—especially…
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Elevate Your Business with Exceptional Customer Service
A Lesson That Changed Everything When I was just 12 years old in Japan, I had my first work experience—a weekend internship at a local bakery. As the only child who looked different, I was naturally shy and uncertain. My supervisor taught me to organize inventory, make displays appealing, and most importantly, to bow to…
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How to Build a Strong Workplace Culture
3 Essential Lessons for Managing Employees Successfully Are hiring and employee management giving you headaches? You’re not alone. As a business strategist who has worked with countless business owners, I’ve seen firsthand how challenging talent acquisition and management can be. Today, I want to share the most valuable lessons I’ve learned about managing employees—from the…
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The Work-Life Balance Dilemma for Moms
The Diary of a working mother. As a working mom of two, I’ve learned that the journey of balancing professional aspirations and family life is far from straightforward. My story is one of transformation, challenges, and ultimately, self-discovery. The High-Performer’s Dilemma Like many ambitious professionals, my career was everything. Coming from an immigrant family, I…
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Starting a Business as a Mom: A Comprehensive Guide
From Corporate to Small Business Owner Are you a mom thinking about starting your own business? As someone who has navigated the corporate world while raising a family, I understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with entrepreneurship as a mother. Today, I want to share my insights on how you can leverage your…
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Managing Family Finances: A Working Mom’s Guide
Managing Family Finances Like a Business: A Working Mom’s Approach Hello everyone! I’m Angie—a work-from-home mom, financial professional, and co-founder of Little Zi, a premium sustainable baby clothing brand. Becoming a mom has been one of the greatest privileges of my life—incredibly rewarding but exhausting at the same time. Between the emotional rollercoaster and sleep…
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Family-Friendly Dining at Old Ebbitt Grill Review
Business Audit Series- How to Run a Successful Restaurant Restaurant Review: Old Ebbitt Grill – A Family-Friendly DC Institution As a business strategist and a mom of two energetic little ones (a feisty four-year-old and a fearless 15-month-old), finding restaurants that accommodate families while still delivering excellent food and service can feel like hunting for…
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How to Start a Business
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Business Hello friends! It’s a rainy day here in Jersey, and as I sit with my heater on (because, because it’s always cold in my office), I’ve been reflecting on my entrepreneurial journey. Starting my own business has been an emotional adventure—truly a roller coaster of…
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Balancing Work and Motherhood
Tea Time with Angie: What I Wish I Knew as a Working Mom Welcome to the first installment of “Tea Time with Angie,” where I share insights from my journey as a work-from-home mom in finance who doubles as a business strategist. Grab your favorite beverage (I’ve got coffee today!) and let’s chat about the…
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Scaling your business: From 5 Figures a Year to 5 Figures a Month
Nail Salon Case Study: From 5 Figures a Year to 5 Figures a Month. The Initial Situation When I first met with the owners of this suburban New Jersey nail salon, they were facing a common small business challenge: great service but poor visibility and inconsistent revenue. The salon had been recently purchased by three…