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7 Awesome Tech Tools for Small Business Owners

Posted on Nov 9, 2012

If you attended TechPhx Nov 10-11 at the University of Advancing Technology in Phoenix, AZ you know there were oodles of awesome sessions packed full of helpful info. If you attended “7 Awesome Tech Tools for Small Business Owners” with Christie at 1pm you also know that there were way more than 7 tools packed into that presentation. Sometimes it’s simply too hard to choose! ...

How to Accept Credit Cards in a Small Business

Posted on Oct 21, 2012

We all know that it’s important to make it easy for your clients to pay you. Ask any small business owner that only accepts check and cash and they’ll tell you that doing work for a “check in the mail” is one of the easiest ways to get burned. Not only does accepting credit cards help ensure payment, but it also helps you present a more professional image. As a small...

Store Files in the Cloud: Free Dropbox Account

Posted on Sep 19, 2011

It’s no big secret I am a stickler for efficiency in business. There are a handful of tools that I am a big believer in, and Dropbox is right at the top of that list. Dropbox enables you to store your files “in the cloud” so that you can access them from anywhere, automatically have updated versions of every file on every computer you use, and make sure that you have your...

Learn from Christie for Free: LaidOffCamp Phx 4/30 + Mentor Hours

Posted on Mar 25, 2011

LaidOffCamp Phoenix just announced their next event – it is on Saturday April 30th. These guys do an excellent job of bringing together resources (yours truly included) to help you navigate the often stressful waters of a change of direction in your work. Whether you were laid off or not, whether you are looking for another job or to start a business doing something you love, you will...

Got Staff? Employment Law Resources

Posted on Feb 9, 2011

If you have a staff you know there are a whole bucket of laws you need to stay on top of. It is super important to protect yourself and your business, and knowing the rules is an important first step. The United State Department of Labor has a nice summary of the federal laws in their Employment Law Guide. The Arizona workforce informer has a handy set of links to all things Arizona employment...

Chat with Christie for Free: Mentoring Hours

Posted on Jan 10, 2011

Did you know that you can book an appointment to chat with Christie (that’s me!)… for FREE? I find helping people be successful so darn fun that I regularly volunteer for mentoring hours. Whether you are in your early stages (still just have an idea and need some guidance), you are ready to launch (trying to navigate the maze of actually starting your business), you need fresh...