Encore Entrepreneur Stories: Finding a niche as an independent health clinic audit consultant Roberta Kaplan

InnovaHealth owner Roberta Kaplan lands on her feet with a specialized encore career as an independent health clinic auditor. What the business does: Independent health clinic audit consultant for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Re-visiting, Re-creation and Re-Imagining: Roberta Kaplan was working for the Oregon Health Authority.  She did this for two years, conducting Read More …

A Tip from Jackie: Plan Your Cash Flow

“Plan your cash flow.” What do I mean by that? Planning your cash flow means that you have a budget for your personal life and personal expenses, and you have a budget for your business and business expenses. You know how much money you must bring in every month. And you make plans to have Read More …

Five Things I Wish You Knew Before Starting Your Business by guest blogger Luna Jaffe

1. You have to love wearing many hats! You will be doing that thing you love – painting, writing, photography, coaching—but you will also be the business manager, accountant, marketer and salesperson. Each of these skills requires time to develop, which typically costs money. One of the biggest mistakes I see is not recognizing the Read More …

Jackie B. Peterson at the Mercy Corps Northwest Women’s Business Summit!

Join Jackie B. Peterson and Better, Smarter, Richer at the Mercy Corps Northwest Women’s Business Summit on Wednesday June 12th! Hosted by the Women’s Business Center, this wonderful event celebrates the journeys of successful women entrepreneurs in Portland.  Jackie and other industry experts will discuss: • Success and motivation • Overcoming challenges • Available resources Read More …

How to ask for the fee you want without quaking in your boots. It’s possible!

Here are some tips for getting clients to pay you what you are worth. 1. Decide on your realistic, time/money squeeze, practical and good-feeling price. This is where you stay and never go lower. 2. Practice saying the price. “I charge $100 an hour and go from there on a project. Some pay by the Read More …