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.

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Why the Right Software is Crucial for a Fleet Business

Running a fleet business without the right software is like trying to drive without a map; you’re bound to hit bumps and take wrong turns. Efficient software is the backbone of any successful fleet operation. The right software saves time, cuts costs, and keeps everything running smoothly. With the right tools, managing fleets becomes more […]

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Tested Strategy to Avoid Business Failure & Grow Your Small Biz

A strategy to avoid business failure and grow your small business. With the help of the right idea and the ability to connect it to the market’s demands, you can successfully get your business running. However, once your business makes money, it’s quickly approaching the next hurdle: scaling. Many businesses fail to grow to the

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Savvy Digital Space: The Final Frontier In Your Retail Business?

Through one way and another, the retail business has continued attracting new entrepreneurs with digital space throughout the decades. It has been constantly innovating to deal with challenges, including urban overcrowding, several financial crises, and more. The rise of the internet has changed the retail sector, although not as fundamentally as we might have expected.

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Starting a Business From Scratch – 5 Alternatives to Consider

Starting a business from scratch is not for the faint of heart. Countless people dream of being entrepreneurs, and it’s easy to see why. It boasts the possibility of unlimited profits, and you could make a significant amount of money with it. Starting a business from scratch can be complicated and time-consuming, though. There are

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