Barbara Weltman

Named among the List of 100 Small Business Influencers from 2011 to 2013!

Barbara knows that anything is possible when you believe it is

Becoming an entrepreneur and owning your own small business is a very interesting and intriguing concept.  In the last decade millions of people have taken the plunge and gone into business for themselves.   There are numerous reasons why we have witnessed this growth in entrepreneurism.  The Internet and technology have literally exploded and for the first time made research, information, and business opportunities more available than ever before. Baby boomers are retiring in droves with a wealth of experience under their belts.  The job market has narrowed and many corporations have tightened their belts making the opportunity for long-term job security a thing of the past.  The growth of small business seems like a natural progression.  It has been estimated that within the next five years there will be more than 40 million people entering the world of small business.

With all the excitement and energy expended when you start your own dream small business, many of us fail to examine the details of what it really means to be a business owner.  On a personal level and as a business owner, the first few years were a rude awakening.  I had spent my entire professional career in corporate America working for someone else, and I was great at management and sales.  However, I knew almost nothing about writing a business plan, finding a great business advisor, creating a marketing funnel, having the right professional support, protecting my intellectual property, consulting the proper legal advice through an attorney, and on and on.  The last thing I want to do is to dampen your enthusiasm because when you finally get your business off the ground, it can be one of the most rewarding things you have ever taken on.

 Here are a few basic tips:

• Research your niche and analyze your competitive advantage
• Be certain that your skills and knowledge will support your idea
• Create a viable business plan and marketing funnel
• Choose the right business structure and know the tax ramifications
• Find a great experienced business advisor that understands your vision

One of the most knowledgeable and inspiring women in the field of small business today is Barbara Weltman.  As a tax and business attorney since 1977, Barbara has the knowledge entrepreneurs need in order to grow their business in this very volatile economy.   She has authored numerous books on small business taxes, legal issues for business and business finance topics. Barbara is a sort after corporate speaker, teacher and consultant, and a popular guest and media magnet. Her Big Ideas for Small Business® newsletter, is a wealth of information for entrepreneurs.

Today Never Say Impossible Radio is please to have Barbara Weltman as our guest;

Barbara Weltman is an attorney, a prolific author with such titles as J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes, J.K. Lasser’s Self-Employment Guide, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Starting a Home-Based Business, and Smooth Failing, and a trusted professional advocate for small businesses and entrepreneurs. She is a guest columnist for The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Reports, and Entrepreneur, and contributes regularly to American Express OPEN, SBA.gov, and MyVenturePad. She is also the publisher of Idea of the Day® and monthly e-newsletter Big Ideas for Small Business® at www.barbaraweltman.com and hosts radio shows and podcasts, including Build Your Business radio. She has just been named one of the 100 Small Business Influencers in the U.S. for the third year in a row.

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