👋You’re not doing too little. You’re doing too much.

Here’s how to grow your business without doing everything.

It started with a sticky note on my fridge that said “rest.”

Under it? A to-do list I had already half-finished by 9:45 a.m.

And that’s when it hit me: women entrepreneurs don’t struggle with discipline—we struggle with doing too much for too long without the right support.

▪️72% of women small business owners say they feel overwhelmed managing day-to-day operations, and

▪️68% handle most or all of their marketing and admin tasks alone. No wonder burnout is so common, we’re not short on effort, we’re short on systems.

This week alone, I talked to one woman launching her first mini-offer, another juggling client onboarding while prepping for her first speaking engagement, and another still manually sending follow-up emails because she didn’t have time to automate.

Different stages. Same pattern. You’re building something real, but it’s costing you time, energy, and peace of mind.

That’s why this week we focus on tools, funding, strategies, and setups that help you reclaim your time and grow with less stress.
✅ Save 90% on QuickBooks
✅ Automate your entire client journey with one platform
✅ Access flexible, 0% interest funding built for service pros

Because success shouldn’t require struggle.

That sticky note wasn’t a reminder to rest. It was a warning.

We don’t need more hustle, we need better systems, smarter support, and time to breathe.

Let’s lighten the load, starting with this week’s Biz Gems.👇

💎Biz Gems

Exclusive tools and resources. No waiting. Just winning.

Do you want to publish a book to grow your business?

Publish your book WITHOUT writing a single word! Just one hour of your time creates a professional 20-80 page book—completely free of A.I. content. If you want a book that generates consistent leads and sales for your business in as little as 30 days.

30daybooklaunch.com

Pursue your passion. We’ll handle your books.

Smarter business tools for the world’s hardest workers. Save 90% on QuickBooks for 3 months! By using QuickBooks Online, you will save time and money because it is designed as a simple, automated, and organized platform that stores all your accounting information in one place

Turn Leads into Clients Without Juggling Tools

Simplify, convert, and automate with Gemini HQ. Your all-in-one system to attract, manage, and convert clients, built for coaches, by a coach!

geminihq.io

The Latest from Sherry

HEY FROM MARYLAND!

Home, Caffeine, and Clarity

There’s something grounding about being home. After the travel, the launches, and pretending my carry-on isn’t 49.9 lbs, Maryland is where clarity hits. Biggest realization? I want more of my time back, so I’m expanding the team… again. Growth brought opportunity and more responsibility, and it’s time to delegate accordingly.

Some of you are just starting, some are scaling, and others are quietly rebuilding. No matter the stage, more effort doesn’t always mean more results. Sometimes the smartest move is to step back, reassess, and build a system that works.

Progress isn’t chaos. Sometimes it’s just better decisions and better boundaries.

P.S. If you’ve been eyeing The Vault, the Founders Rate is still up for two more weeks, then it ghosts you like that lead who “loved your offer” but disappeared. If you’re tired of starting from scratch with your digital products, mini-offers, and resources, this shortcut’s worth it.

It’s good to be back home. Chesapeake calm, business clarity. Sometimes the best ideas come when you're surrounded by color, water, and quiet.

Money Corner

To help get you motivated about making money for your business, I share resources in each issue to help you Get Money!

SEE THIS WEEK’S WAYS YOU CAN GET FUNDING →

Growth shouldn’t cost you your savings

Capital designed for coaches and service pros—flexible, fast, and on your terms. Bring on the help you need, launch campaigns, and upgrade your systems, without financial roadblocks. Our flexible, 0% interest funding lets you invest in growth now.

fund.drsherryperez.com

The Amber Grant | Grants for Women in Business

Take your woman-owned business to the next level with an Amber Grant. Apply for the $10,000 grants by June 30th!

ambergrantsforwomen.com/get-an-amber-grant

Digital Marketing News

Here’s why that random LinkedIn request feels so uncomfortable—and what to do about it

If you're deleting Facebook, make sure to remove your data first with these step-by-step instructions.

Threads is finally getting DMs

Threads users will soon be able to send direct messages to each other without having to leave the platform. The experiment will introduce a separate inbox for Threads DMs instead of connecting users to the inbox of their linked Instagram account.

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𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. She was burned out from the tech stack it took to 𝘳𝘶𝘯 her coaching. We met a life coach named Erin. She had clients lined up. She was great at what she did. But her tech setup? A disaster.

Business is a marathon, not a sprint. | Justin Welsh on LinkedIn

Business is a marathon, not a sprint. And overnight success stories? Those are outliers, not the norm. Here are 5 phases of Solopreneurship:

Tool up without tech stress.

Top Tool of The Week

You Can’t Scale If You’re Getting Denied. Let’s Fix That.

The Credit Glow Up Checklist

Fix your credit. Fund your business. Finally, stop stressing about money.

Running a business takes more than strategy and good vibes.
It takes capital for hiring, launching, marketing, automating, and leveling up.
And if your credit isn’t where it needs to be?
You're either swiping your personal card or getting rejected for the funding your business actually needs.

Before you swipe another card or settle for a “no”, read this.

The Credit Glow Up Checklist is your step-by-step guide to clean up your credit, raise your score, and finally look good to lenders.

This isn’t a boring spreadsheet or a “just pay your bills” lecture.
It’s a practical, step-by-step guide to help you clean up your credit, raise your score, and finally look good to lenders—without guesswork or shame.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to pull and audit your credit reports like a pro

  • The fastest way to spot (and fix) what’s hurting your score

  • Smart moves that boost your score without opening new debt

  • Why that old credit card could be your secret weapon

  • How to make your profile lender-friendly—without relying on credit “repair” gimmicks

Why This Matters:

To qualify for funding, most lenders still look at your personal credit score first.
This checklist helps you:

  • Get approved for 0% interest or revenue-based funding

  • Stop using your savings to cover business expenses

  • Access capital so you can finally hire, launch, or invest like a CEO

You don’t need a perfect score.
You just need a funding-ready profile, and this will help you get there.

📌 This is for you if:

  • You’re using personal cards to keep your business afloat

  • You’ve been denied for funding (or didn’t even apply because you already knew the answer)

  • You’re done letting your credit score block your next move.

Ready to stop letting your credit score hold your business back?

👉 Grab the Free Checklist and Start Your Credit Glow-Up
No pressure. No perfect credit needed.
Just the steps that work, so you can get funded and get back to business.

Until next time

That’s it for this Tuesday’s Issue #88. Thank you so much for reading The Biz Starter❤️. I welcome your thoughts, so feel free to hit reply.

Coach Sherry Business Strategist

𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵. 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱

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