Better, Smarter, Richer by Jackie B
DO WHAT YOU LOVE! — THRIVE FINANCIALLY.
2020 has been quite a year. It’s been tough on many people who are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, fires, and social unrest. How have solo businesses been fairing? We reached out to a few Better, Smarter, Richer alumni, and ask how they are doing. Artist Susan Currington Thanks for reaching out and sending you Read More …
Helping people learn about money, and empowering them, is why Mariah Hurlburt likes her work. Name of business: Mariah Hurlburt, Financial Representative New York Life Insurance Company What the business does: Retirement Planning, Income Planning & Long term Care Planning Years in business: I have been in business for 2 years, but New York Life Read More …
Martha Hull adapts and overcomes to grow Cute and Deadly Art Name of Business: Martha Hull, LLC. I go by Martha Hull’s Cute and Deadly Art, I run under the umbrella of an LLC. Years in Business: 9 What the Business does: I draw and paint cute and deadly art, then I reproduce it and Read More …
George Floyd’s death and the protests that quickly followed are reminders that injustice prevails. By Jackie B. Peterson Protesters are making their voices heard – once again – because equity has not been achieved. COVID-19 has already disproportionately affected the black community’s health, and the resultant economic downturn impacted it even more (read this article Read More …
Menegon Company was up and running before owner Sylvie Menegon started working with Jackie. Now she has more knowledge to boost her French Caramel Sauce business. Sylvie Menegon credits Jackie for business improvement tips and ideas. Name of Business: MENEGON Company. How many years in business: 2 years and 3 months. What the business does: Read More …
Small Business Builders Testimony: Bryan Cargill benefits from new ideas. I co-taught the Small Business Builders class with Kim Allchurch-Flick. Bryan Cargill gave us some nice testimony: “This class has been instrumental in showcasing the different considerations that go into running a business. During our 12-week class learned techniques for finding clients, and meeting expectations. Read More …
Oregon Unemployment Benefits and AARP information and more. This list is updated with small business COVID-19-related relief information. NEW! Guide to re-open, recovery and resilience Here is a checklist developed by SBDC to help people get ready to re-open their businesses: bit.ly/PCCSBDC_Recovery_Guide Questions about the State of Oregon Unemployment Benefits? Watch this tutorial. Here is Read More …
Trying to figure out how to get through these trying times? Many companies have stepped up to offer free online tools and ideas to help small businesses get through the COVID19 crisis. Guest post by Michelle Walch Solo businesses, especially when starting out, need certain online tools to get things running. Then a pandemic hits, Read More …
Reinvent yourself as a ‘solopreneur’ by Maggi White 6-7 minute read (Reprint of interview with Jackie B. Peterson from northwest50plus.com) About 20 years ago, Jackie B Peterson sold her accounting firm and began consulting. At the same time, a fellow member of the PCC Small Business Advisory Board approached her and said, “I am going Read More …
Lynnette Hansen learns the value of her HR consulting business. Name of business: Your HR Resource, LLC Years in business: 3 months What the business does: Human Resource Consulting What led to the formation of your business? My HR Director position of 5 years was eliminated. What were you doing before? Human Resources for 45 Read More …
