Archive for the ‘ Blog ’ Category

Quarantine Snocks with Anthony Allen

In this special episode, Karen takes a different perspective on the COVID-19 quarantine and its effect on businesses, specifically on young entrepreneurs. She talks with 10-year-old fashion and snack entrepreneur Anthony Allen, creator and owner of Snocks. Taking his hobby of fashion…Read More…

Battling The Coronavirus and Going Viral with Joe Calagaz

This episode is such a WIN-WIN-WIN Coronavirus business story that has gone viral and become a regional, national, and feel good media story. Karen and guest co-host Stacy Wellborn talk with Joe Calagaz of Calagaz Printing, a Mobile, Alabama commercial printer known for their menu…Read More…

Coronavirus Paid Sick Leave Act Explained (For Now)

April 1 has always just been April Fool’s Day. But now, if you’re a small or medium-sized business owner, it has taken on a whole new meaning. What are your requirements with this Coronavirus pandemic concerning your employees if they’re…Read More…

Coronavirus: Disaster Relief and Business Resources

In this critical COVID-19 business survival episode, Karen and guest co-host Michelle Crow of e-worc marketing and advertising talk about the changing economy during this time of quarantines and mandatory “social-distancing,” and the disaster loans and relief resources becoming available.…Read More…

COVID-19 Workplace Guidelines with Gia Wiggins

On this episode, Karen has a crucial conversation with HR management specialist Gia Wiggins (Morale Resource LLC) about employers and employees and what they need to do to keep their businesses healthy during this COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the nature of news,…Read More…

12+1 Steps To Starting a Business

On this episode, Karen and Cadie continue their Knowledge Nuggets Series with a discussion on the 12 (and more) steps to starting a business. Using and commenting on an article by entrepreneur.com Associate Editor Matthew McCreary, the Cheers ladies run through what…Read More…

Income Management and Sales Tax Explained

On this episode, Karen and Cadie uncork their Knowledge Nuggets Series and talk income management. Karen and Cadie explain what is and is not business income. Plus, Karen shares the ins and outs of Alabama Sales Tax. Key Takeaways: >…Read More…

KPIs: The Vital Sign of Your Business

Everybody’s business numbers sing, and they tell a story. Find out your KPIs or hire someone to help you. – Karen Simmons On this episode, Karen and Cadie admit that they didn’t know that KPIs stood for Key Performance Indicators, so…Read More…

Blogging, Baking and Podcasting with Lemon Baby

On this episode, Karen and Cadie are back in the studio together, and they are talking to food blogger, Instagram influencer, photographer, and wanna-be podcaster Amanda “Birdie” Gibson of the Lemon Baby food blog. Stuffed with Amanda’s own original recipes, food photography, and thoughts…Read More…

3 Ways To NOT Irritate Your Tax Preparer

On this episode, Karen talks with CPA John Calderone, and he shares three ways on how to get the most out of your CPA when preparing your taxes and tips on keeping your tax bill lower. Plus, John reveals the…Read More…