The Not-So-Small-Business Podcast

In This Episode: Kelly and Brian host Melanie Willoughby, Executive Director of the New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC). Melanie talks about the vast number of programs they offer to support NJ businesses. If you are a NJ small business and you haven’t reached out to Melanie and the NJ Business Action Center, what are you waiting for?

In this episode, Kelly and Brian discuss how the pandemic has caused so much increased anxiety and stress among business owners, especially women business owners. They also talk about silver linings and steps business owners can take to successfully deal with mental health issues in the workplace.

In this episode, Kelly and Brian talk to Jill Johnson, Co-founder and CEO of the NJ-based Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) an independent, not-for-profit organization that supports economic development through entrepreneurship. The discussed various ways to help women and minority owned companies level the playing field on access to capital, government contracts, and other opportunities for business owners. Lots of takeaways!

In this episode, Kelly and Brian talk with Judith Sheft, Executive Director at the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology, otherwise known as CSIT. They talk about grants for NJ’s startup business community, federal SBIR/STTR programs for NJ innovation-based entrepreneurs, and a lot more. Well worth your time if you’re looking for more valuable resources for your NJ business.

In this episode, Kelly and Brian speak with Jocelyn Ring, a Brand Strategist and Consultant at the Ring Effect. They discuss how brands have changed over the past few years and how business owners can strengthen their brands while avoiding common mistakes made by many small businesses. It’s a great listen. Be prepared to take lots of notes.