Hi biz-starters!

It’s the last newsletter for 2022.

So I want to leave you with some uplifting insight to help jumpstart your 2023.

Over the last couple of months, on social media platforms, calls, and in networking groups, I’ve been hearing…

🚫 I can’t handle being successful 

🚫 I’m afraid to make it  

🚫 I’m not good with getting sales or new clients 

🚫 I don’t know how to connect with people on social media 

🚫 What if I fail? 

🚫 What if someone doesn’t like my products and services?  

Most of our negative thoughts stem from things our doubters told us, heard someone else say, or messages we’ve received from the world around us.

Or maybe you’re just burned out and tired.🤪

It’s challenging to grow your business to its fullest potential if you are stuck in any of these beliefs.

I know; I have clients who have been there. Heck, I’ve been there SEVERAL times.

• I thought I was too young to start a business over 25 years ago. A young and naive girl from Chicago.

• I told myself I couldn’t finish grad school..let alone earn a Ph.D. and elevate my business.

• I told myself I wasted my youth attending school and building a business and was too old to have a family.

These were ALL lies my imposter syndrome told me.

It took time, persistence, and a mindset change, but I kicked imposter syndrome in the teeth with facts.

Here's how...

What if you could let go of beliefs that don’t serve you and replace them with facts that EMPOWER you to receive more?

FACTS...

You’ve already taken steps toward success by learning more and getting resources to win as an entrepreneur—like this newsletter. More facts...

🟢Tomorrow is another day.

🟢2023 is another year.

🟢That means you can start over.

🟢The impossible (or what others tell you is impossible) really IS possible.

🟢NO-ONE super successful has a linear path. They make their own path.

🟢NO-ONE is an overnight success.

It does not exist.

To achieve your dreams in business, you must…

✔️Be in it for the long game.

✔️Believe your dreams are attainable.

✔️Follow your intuition and gut.

✔️Take risks.

✔️Strategically quit what you know isn't right to discover what IS right.

You can decide to mute those negative thoughts and replace them with...

✨“I CAN”

✨"I WILL”

✨"I DESERVE”

—Now kick imposter syndrome in its teeth! 😇

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Now, let’s get into this week’s tips, ideas, resources, and the latest news!

The Latest from Sherry

How to Recognize and Combat Imposter Syndrome as an Entrepreneur

Do you feel you are pretending to be good at something, even though you are good at it? It’s common to feel inadequate, but you could be experiencing imposter syndrome. Read this article to learn how to recognize and overcome imposter syndrome.

💹Money Corner a/k/a Get Money‼️

To make it easier for you to discover opportunities to secure money for your business, I share resources to help you Get Money. “An entrepreneur without funding is a musician without an instrument.”– Robert A. Rice Jr.

Small businesses can receive grant money from several sources. The exact opportunities you apply for may depend on your location, industry, and other factors. Check out these federal grants, nonprofit opportunities, and state programs that can help you get free money for your business.

Programs are helping small businesses by covering the cost of bookkeeping professionals. Another is supporting the business community by promoting childcare facilities. Read on for business grants that are available for bookkeeping and childcare help. 

Mars’ Dove Chocolate kicks off a grant program for female entrepreneurs. The Mars Inc. brand offers the opportunity to win one of three $10,000 grants and assist with business promotion. See details here.

👩🏽‍💻Digital Marketing News

The Revue newsletter platform is shutting down. Writers have until January 18, 2023, to retrieve their data before it gets deleted. The good news, depending on how you feel about long-form content, is that Twitter is working on making tweets 4,000 characters instead of 280. Take a look at other changes.

📆Tweets of the Week

⚠️Alert Creators...chatter about Gumroad changes!

Gumroad recently announced they are raising their fees for all product sales to 10% plus credit card processing fees. That's a 13% fee to sell your digital products! If you're looking to save money on fees for your creator business, check out ConvertKit Commerce to sell your products for just 3.5%. Plus, they'll move your products over for free, and you'll have access to additional features like automation and landing pages. Convertkit is moving my products from Gumroad as you read this newsletter. 🤗

💜🤗Entrepreneur Stories For Your Soul

Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal of the Earn Your Leisure Show quickly got attention on social media and created viral posts, which led to millions of followers by teaching people how to build wealth in a cool and relatable way. They also share conversations with today's popular entrepreneurs and celebrities. See their success story and their five tips to grow your business here.

👥👥Community News

Wrapping up the year in your communities with outreach is a great way to touch base with members who may be struggling or need additional support. Leverage collective knowledge and build a strong, supportive community. Check out what's happening in community news.👇

▪️ The Washington Business Journal is uplifting a community of women and empowering other women in programs held in 40 cities across the country from Albany to Honolulu.

▪️ The research is in, Facebook mom groups really do stress women out.

▪️ New communities in Microsoft Teams service takes on Facebook and Discord.

▪️ Community builders empowered to build better communities with Nas.io 

🧵🪡🛠️ Handmade's Tales

 🔹How Small Business Retailers Can Best Position Themselves.

🔹Is Etsy Poised for a Bull Run in 2023? 

🔹30 local makers sell handcrafted works at a pop-up holiday shop.

 🔹Two local handmade entrepreneurs work hard to find early success.

🔨Top Tool of the Week

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⏳Until Next Time

It has almost been a year since our first newsletter.

As we wrap up 2022, I want to thank you for sticking with me, engaging with me, and providing honest feedback and your successes. Sharing stories, biz advice, and growth strategies with you has been immensely enjoyable this year.

The Biz Starter 🚀with Sherry is taking a much-needed holiday break.

📅Our first 2023 edition will be in your inbox on Tuesday, January 10th.

Until then, I wish you and your family a very happy and safe holiday!🥳🎉

If you enjoyed this issue #26, hit reply and let me know.

I'd love for you to mention it on your socials.❤️

Goodbye Biz Starters!