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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4 Expert Staffing You’ll Need To Start A Business Successfully

Starting a business can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it is not without its challenges. One of the most important things you need to do when starting a business is to ensure you have expert staffing in place. This includes staffing specialists in finance, marketing, operations, and human resources. Therefore, this blog post will […]

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Learn how to find the perfect digital marketing agency

How To Find The Perfect Digital Marketing Agency For Your Biz

To be successful in the digital age, they must have a strong online presence. This means having a well-designed website, effective SEO and SEM strategies, and a social media presence that engages customers and drives traffic back to the website. Unfortunately, many companies struggle with one or more of these aspects of digital marketing. That’s

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Run A Small Business During High Inflation Rates & Interest

Can you run a small business during high inflation rates and with higher interest rates? Running a small business in uncertain times, with supply chain problems, an unstable labor market, AI taking over and now high inflation, is a real challenge. A challenge that can bring a lot of stress and frustration. Many consider closing

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