starting a business in San Luis Obispo - Business Beyond the Shoe Box

Why Do People Start a Small Business? The 4 Ds Behind SMBs!

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:July 16, 2018
Post category:Business Tips Starting a Business

Wondering if the time is right for you to start a business or just trying to understand with all the work involved, why start a small business at all? I’ll give you 4 reasons!

Starting a Business as a Service Provider – Helpful Billing Tips

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:May 14, 2018
Post category:Business Tips Financial Health Financial Training Starting a Business

Helpful billing tips for entrepreneurs growing or starting a business as a service provider focusing on invoicing, accounting, and time management.

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!

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.