Lisa Sicard

I’m Lisa Sicard, founder of Inspire To Thrive. Small Biz Tipster is my dedicated space for straightforward, no-nonsense tips that help small business owners grow smarter and faster. Voted in the Top 100 Small Business Blogs by Feedspot for 2025 and 2026, and with over 30 years of hands-on digital marketing experience, I share simple strategies here so you can save time on social media, attract more customers, and focus on what you love — running your business. Through Inspire To Thrive, I also provide social media management, training, and consultations.

how to avoid business stagnation

Business Stagnation – 5 Best Ways To Fix Your Stagnant Biz

For the past four years or so, simply surviving has been enough. However,  business stagnation cannot last indefinitely. Learn what business stagnation is and how you can fix it. You’re allowing the competition to gain an edge when you’re not moving forward. As such, finding ways to get things back on track should be an […]

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Leveraging Physical Advertising: 7 Types of Ads With Big Impact

Make no mistake – if you’re a business of any kind, you want to do all you can to leverage the benefits of an increasingly digital world. This means doubling down on aspects like social media marketing and video advertising and maintaining a great-looking website that’s easy to use.  There are still several excellent physical

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how to increase your cash flow

How To Increase Your Cash Flow Permanently: 4 Great Hacks

Learning how to increase your cash flow is important for your business. Cash flow problems are more frequent than you might think, and for small businesses, cash flow fluctuations can prevent growth. Admittedly, tracking your comings and goings at any given time can be tricky without specialist software. Therefore, more often than not, issues could

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outsourcing the right tasks

Are You Outsourcing The Right Tasks for Your Small Business?

Every successful business outsources. But are you outsourcing the right tasks for your business? Is outsourcing growing your small business? It’s essential to choose the right tasks to outsource. Some tasks are more suitable for you to keep doing yourself or to delegate to employees. This post explains when (and when not) to outsource business

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Why Offering Dental Insurance is a Smart Move for Employers

In today’s fiercely competitive job market, benefits packages serve as strategic imperatives, fundamentally shaping the landscape of talent acquisition and retention. Dental insurance stands out among these offerings as a pivotal component, steering potential and current employees’ decisions. By adopting dental insurance for employers, companies go beyond ticking a box; they uphold a commitment to fostering

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