Sarah Chen

Sarah has built and sold two small businesses and spent years advising early-stage founders. She writes about entrepreneurship, personal finance, and workplace strategy from real experience — not theory. Her style is no-nonsense: here's what works, here's what doesn't, and here's why.
19 Articles

Can Cold Email for a Small Service Business Still Work?

Most small service businesses have been burned by cold email at least…

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What Is the Easiest Way to Get Your First Paying Client?

You've got a skill. You're ready to work. But somehow, no one…

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What Are Fixed and Variable Costs in a Small Business?

Most new business owners track their spending in one pile. Money comes…

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Can You Raise Prices Without Losing Clients?

Most service business owners know, deep down, that they are charging too…

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Why Small Business Profit is low Even When Sales Look Good?

Why are small businesses' profits low? Your sales numbers are up. Your calendar…

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What Should You Include in a Simple Cash Flow Forecast For Small Business?

Simple Cash Flow Forecast For Small Business You know roughly what you…

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How Do You Build Simple Business Systems That Save Time?

If you run a small business or manage a team, you already…

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How Do You Get More Clients Without Relying on Referrals?

Most freelancers and small service businesses build their client base the same…

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What Do You Need to Start a Freelance Business the Right Way?

Most people who start freelancing do it backwards. They tell a few…

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