8 Things to Consider Before Taking that EIDL Loan
3RD UPDATE: As of December 31, 2020, the SBA has extended the application deadline for the COVID-19 EIDL program by an entire year, to December 31, 2021. Loan amounts are capped at $150,000, with the terms below. 2ND UPDATE: As of September 4, 2020, the SBA has relaxed a number of the original rules around personal […]
Is your small business in rapid descent? Here’s how to pull the nose up.
Depending on how your day has gone, you may feel like you’re in rapid descent or outright free fall. An Instagram post from financial coach Maggie Germano resonated for me: Put your own financial oxygen mask on first. Remember the instructions? I know, it’s been a minute since I’ve been on a plane, too. In […]
5 Questions to Ask When Scaling Your Business
In working with businesses of all shapes, sizes, and funding sources over the years, these are 5 important questions to consider as you begin scaling your business. #1: Why do I want to scale? Why do you want your business to be bigger? I’ve yet to meet someone who started a company just to say […]
3 Common Pitfalls Business Owners Can Avoid
If it were easy everyone would do it We all know starting a business isn’t easy. Starting one as woman can be even more difficult. It’s not the right time because you’re building your expertise and paying off education loans.. Or you’re starting a family. Or you have young children. Or you have a comfortable […]
Do Fewer Things, Better: New Tools for Getting Your Business Unstuck
Sif Industries is expanding. Beginning May 14, we will support more current and aspiring women business owners in their entrepreneurial journeys with a daily newsletter and spot coaching services.