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.

Restore Your Business Building Safety

Restore Your Business Building Safety After a Natural Disaster

Do you know what to do to restore your business building safety after a disaster? It’s not easy to manage risk for your business, and protecting your assets can be challenging. Overall, picking up the pieces after a natural disaster isn’t easy. Your workspace, once a place of productivity and purpose, might now feel unstable, literally and […]

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Risk Management Tips: How To Protect Your Business Assets

In the fast-paced business world, where opportunities abound and competition thrives, safeguarding your business assets is not just a good practice—it’s necessary. That’s why I’ve compiled a list of risk management tips. Every business, regardless of size or industry, faces risks. These risks range from physical threats to cyber vulnerabilities, financial uncertainties, and reputational harm.

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Cost-Effective Strategies For Supply Chain Challenges Today

To stay ahead in business, you need an efficient and well-organized supply chain. With supply chain challenges today, it’s easy to fall behind in this fast-moving market. Mini companies struggle with operational costs and inefficient processes on a day-to-day basis. If you want to grow your small business and turn it into a more serious

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Addiction Treatment Marketing: Making Your Biz More Visible

Saved to DAs, an addiction treatment center or service, you can immensely change lives. As with any business, however, your ability to enact your ultimate goals hugely depends on how many people you can reach – and that’s all down to your proficiency at addiction treatment marketing.  Marketing is one of the most challenging elements

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Staying Professional While Working From Your Favorite Café

Picture sipping on your favorite latte, the murmur of conversation in gentle tones, tapping away on your laptop from that sunny nook working from your favorite café. Blissful. But turning that cozy nook into a productive workspace isn’t as easy. Striking the perfect balance between a relaxed atmosphere and professional focus takes practice. Here’s how

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