A nonprofit organization or a “501(c)3” for short, named after it’s status, is a type of business organization that has tax exempt status. The possibility of gaining tax-exempt status or 501(c)3 eligibility, government grant eligibility, and the many fundraising opportunities sounds pretty alluring for any business owner. Many entrepreneurs wonder if their businesses should or even could…
As you all know, sometimes we make mistakes – not that we want to admit any of them. I understand that it’s a little embarrassing to say “Hey, I made a mistake.” However admitting to the mistake is what will make you better as a designer. Some mistakes are minor and others can be very…
In the episode of the Better Than Success Podcast, Nicole Purvy talks about the Three Things Every Entrepreneur Needs to Understand about Money. She uses her experience with working with hundreds of small businesses and startups to hone in on the three most invaluable lessons that most new businesses need to grasp to help their…
There are so many different types of entrepreneurs. If you’re wondering what kind of entrepreneur you are, or if you even are an entrepreneur, this quiz is for you! Take this quiz to find out which one you are, what your leadership style is, and what types of ventures you’re most likely to succeed at. Armed…
The going rate for a public relations consultant or publicist start at about $1500 per month. Experts will tell you that you need to have a publicist on retainer for about 3 months before you can expect to see any real traction so it can be a pretty costly business expense. If you’re a small…
In the past we’ve a lot of written a lot about making mistakes, but now we want to focus on how we can improve and lessen the amount of mistakes we make. Mistakes are usually made because you may have overlooked one small detail due to a number of reasons. You may be working on more…
In this episode of the Better Than Success Podcast, your host Nikki Purvy reveals step-by-step her time management technique that allows her to complete more in a day than others complete in a week. We all know that time management is key to success and business development. This 9-step process is easy to follow and…
In this episode of the Better Than Success Podcast, your how Nicole Purvy talks about the three phases that all new entrepreneurs go through. Learn what the Tantrum Phase, Superman Phase, and the ‘Work Smarter not Harder’ Phase are. Learn how long each phase lasts and most importantly learn how you can get to the next phase.…
Running your own business can be difficult, especially if you can’t really afford to hire a supporting team. Hiring an intern may seem like a good idea, especially if you live in an area with a few neighboring colleges and universities. Just the fact that they provide free or low cost labor, may seem like…
In episode 3 of the Better Than Success Podcast, your host Nicole Purvy talks about the top 3 books that will help you jump start or get your business out of a rut. She digs deep in each of these books, reveals the major theories within the pages and explains how each of the ideas…