Over the past 2 decades in business as a serial entrepreneur, and as the President of the National Nurses in Business Association, there are several mistakes I have observed and seen repeated. I have firsthand experience in making some of these same mistakes, so here’s how nurses can be better prepared to in starting their…
Sales alone are not an indication of nurse business success; profitability is key to the health of your business. Said another way, it’s not so much about the money you make, it is about the money you keep. Here are a few strategies to increase your bottom line. 1) Follow up on the leads that…
National Nurses in Business Association Agrees With SBA to Dream Big-Start Small and Celebrate! I love that National Nurses Week and National Small Business Week share celebration days in May. The NNBA, the #1 Nurse Business Owner Network, celebrates Nurses and Nurse Entrepreneurs every day! “Dream Big” is a wonderful encouragement that is supported by…
Starting an RN owned business is like starting any small business in America. There is the service side (the products or service you provide) and the business side. Most likely you are very knowledgeable and skilled at providing the service. However, you’re probably not skilled or knowledgeable on the business side. I recommend that you…
I’m asked frequently if a nurse really needs to write a business plan. The simple answer is no, you do not need to write a business plan unless you are applying for funding.
