When you first start a business, ideas for the products and services may come to you easily. But, when you first start a business, it’s also common that you want to do it all and suddenly, you may find yourself delivering on all the products and services that have you (and your team) being pulled in a million different directions. Cue Rashida McKenzie, a business and life strategist who works with highly ambitious women to achieve their personal & professional success!

Entrepreneurship is the journey of starting, developing and growing your very own business. It’s not a new idea by any means, but is becoming a growing position especially amongst women. I’m excited to be sharing my own entrepreneurial story and highlighting the inspiring stories of 3 other incredible female entrepreneurs.

No matter what type of business you’re in — a solid sales process is important to help you boost your revenue and meet your business goals. A sales process is a set of repeatable steps that you, as a sales person (yes, if you’re a business owner, you’re a sales person!) takes to move a prospective buyer to a closed sale. Learn the steps to a successful sales process.

It’s scary when starting a new business and figuring out how you will define success. Some may see their business scaling right away, but some may take much longer. No business is the same. There is no blueprint for a successful business. But you can design and perfect your own blueprint by understanding the three P’s: Profit & Loss, Processes & Systems, and People.

Entrepreneurship is the journey of starting, developing and growing your very own business. It’s not a new idea by any means, but is becoming a growing position especially amongst women. I’m excited to be sharing my own entrepreneurial story and highlighting the inspiring stories of 3 other incredible female entrepreneurs in my network, too.

A tool is only as good as you use it — these tools may not be for everyone, but as a serial entrepreneur, these are the tried and true tools that I, myself, have identified as key contributors to my organization and success of my businesses.

As the holiday season nears, it’s important for small businesses to consider what it means for their business. The year-end hustle and bustle can be stressful, but don’t let it be! Get ahead of it as much as you can by starting your checklist now, and get yourself in a better position by the time December 31st hits to welcome the new year.

Introducing Operations Office Hours also known as OOH, your new go-to resource for conquering operational challenges. Join the dynamic duo of seasoned operations experts, Tiffany Hoeft and Jordyn DiOrio, as they provide accessible solutions through content and workshops, helping businesses streamline processes, optimize systems, make strategic hires, and achieve financial stability to reach new heights.

As a serial entrepreneur and now a fractional COO (A.K.A. a professional problem solver), I've created the ultimate suite of resources (both free & paid valued at over $350+!) and to help you get organized, strategize your game plan, and make more MONEY. I believe there should be more businesses in this world and I'm happy to share my knowledge when I can.

The terms “growing” and “scaling” are sometimes used interchangeably, but they’re actually not the same thing. Read on to learn more about the difference between growing and scaling your business!

Have you heard of the term “Fractional COO” (Chief Operating Officer) before? Well whether you have, or you haven’t, I’m sure you’re wondering: what is it, and do I need one? Cue Jordyn DiOrio, serial entrepreneur and founder of JDP Consult — your Fractional COO!

The key to success in business is pairing your vision with excellent follow-through. You can talk about a great idea your whole life, but if you don’t take action, you’ll have nothing to show for it. Here’s how I do it: 

Over the past 5 years, my network has been integral to my success, and this didn’t happen by accident.  If you’re a business owner who is looking to grow here are three ways to create your support system.

What happens when the VC money runs out? The founder of MEND Jewelry grapples with her own definition of success. Originally published for Twin Cities Business in 2020.