Blog - Business Beyond the Shoe Box

Marketing Your Business Through Profile Updates on LinkedIn

Post author:Lacey Clifton-Jensen
Post published:November 2, 2015
Post category:Small Business Coaching

Here is a how-to guide for posting Updates on LinkedIn to market your small business.

Creating an Action Plan for Your Small Business

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:October 12, 2015
Post category:Business Plan Small Business Coaching

Trying to run a small business takes a lot of work. Identify the steps you need in order to take action and achieve your goals with a small business action plan!

Which Business Revenue Strategy Will Help You Make More Money?

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:June 15, 2015
Post category:Financial Health Small Business Coaching

When looking to grow or start a new business, it's important to evaluate them and plan your business model based on which will help you make the most money.

5 Common Mistakes Small Businesses Make

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:June 4, 2015
Post category:Business Tips Small Business Coaching

How we perform as business owners is what makes us money. When starting a business in San Luis Obispo County, or growing a small business into something more, be sure to avoid these 5 common mistakes!

How Do I Make More Money?

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:May 13, 2015
Post category:Business Tips Financial Health Financial Training

Do you know how to measure the effectiveness of your marketing and the efficiency of your operations to make more money? I'll tell you!

Should My Business Become a Corporation?

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:September 19, 2014
Post category:Financial Health

Should My Business Become a Corporation? The answer will be based on the cost and benefits and is largely determined by how much money is being generated by your business and what your personal risks are from your business activities.

The Story of Five Frogs

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:November 13, 2013
Post category:Business Tips Small Business Coaching

I think it should be obvious that each of us must do more than "decide" if we want to achieve financial success.

Building Smart Financial Habits

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:June 25, 2013
Post category:Financial Health Financial Training Small Business Coaching

I teach my clients techniques to help them build effective financial habits.

My Dad Always Said…

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:June 14, 2013
Post category:Financial Health

It takes money to make money, but growing our money takes knowing our money.

Like most of today’s business owners, I'm a purpose-driven entrepreneur. I have more than 2 decades of experience as a business consultant, financial skills trainer and profits coach.
I take great joy from helping others learn and utilize the skills and financial savvy that are the building blocks of profitable, easy-to-run businesses.
My first year in business was disappointing. There is such a difference between knowing what to do and HOW to do it. Once I realized what I had missed, I was able to triple my income my second year. The real bottom line is that… the use of simple tools and effective strategies produces profound results.
Since then, I have been able to consistently make informed decisions, rise above my fears, and build a highly profitable business (that has become more than I ever expected it would). I am more confident and have the freedom that time and money make possible. While I still don’t like tax season, it is not a time of anxiety and dread.
For me, there has been nothing more exhilarating and fulfilling than being able to confidently take focused action, make a difference, make money, love my business, and have a life I love. It would be my honor to help you to learn how to do the same.