86. How does the demise of DEI affect small business? What to do if you are a government contractor in 2025? How to know what profit margins should you have? How much does your payroll really cost you? Today, Sevana and Tiffany talk a little bit of everything in business.

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Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!

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About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!

Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com

Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com

Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!

Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

#smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #referralpartners #businesspodcast #businessreferrals #howtogrowabusiness

Alternative Titles:

• Is DEI dead?
• Messy Affairs of Government Contracting
• Know Your Profit Margins

85. We recorded this episode just before inauguration where tariffs were a mere speculation, little did we know that so quickly thereafter, it is now a reality. In today's episode, we talk about the real-life impact that tariffs can have on your small business and ways to prepare for the downstream effects.

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Our podcast is originally a video podcast, so see us on YouTube or Spotify too.

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Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!

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About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!

Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com

Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com

Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!

Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

#smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #referralpartners #businesspodcast #businessreferrals #howtogrowabusiness

Reference/Resources Used In this Episode:

⁠Brookings

POLITICO

Alternative Titles:

• Trump's New Tariffs
• Import Export and Small Business
• Tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada

84. Sevana and Tiffany explores the differences in how men and women approach power and status in business. There is a very fine balance between being competent and likable, how your power and status is impacted of cultural influences, and the necessity of self-awareness in navigating the business landscape.

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00:00 Understanding Power and Status

01:49 The Gender Dynamics of Power

06:16 Defining Power and Status

10:24 Historical Perspectives on Gender and Power

12:34 Men's Approach to Power and Status

15:21 Women's Unique Communication Styles21:36Building Influence Through Collaboration

23:16 Understanding Communication Styles Between Genders

25:40 Risk-Taking and Business Strategies: A Gender Perspective

29:15 The Role of Warmth and Competence in Business

31:06 Navigating Gender Dynamics in Professional Settings

34:52 The Evolution of Communication: Passive Aggressiveness and Mansplaining

40:29 Navigating Gender Dynamics in Conversations

43:12 Cultural Influences on Power and Status

45:55 Self-Awareness and Business Leadership

48:51 Hiring for Success: Balancing Personalities

52:30 The Importance of Accountability in Business

53:03 Resources for Business Growth and Learning

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Got questions or have a topic you want Sevana and Tiffany to cover? Email us at thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com and see your question answers or topic of interest discussed on a future episode!

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About BBSB - We are two business owners with two very different perspectives on building business, and the business behind that in order to achieve your goals. One of us built to sell, and will continue on the serial entrepreneur path, which means your focus and drive should include very particular tools and tips in order to achieve your goal. The other, is building a generational business, one that can go on long after she’s let go of the wheel. This type of business also requires very specific tools and platforms to achieve this goal. Both women have been successful in their own right, but in honesty - haven’t scratched the surface!

Sponsorship Opportunities - Email us here: thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness@gmail.com

Website - Check out our website! https://www.thebusinessbehindsmallbusiness.com

Notice - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These earnings contribute towards the costs of creating this podcast and we greatly appreciate your support!

Disclaimer - Details of today’s story was inspired by true events but are not based on proven facts. Also, we are NOT licensed financial experts, nor do we give financial advice. Anything we share with you here on our podcast, whether it be a personal experience or submission, or advice/tips that have worked for us, or that we believe would work for you should not be viewed as either financial, business, or tax advice. We ask for you to do your research, have open and honest conversations with your company’s own support providers and make decisions based upon that. Throughout this broadcast we will share our knowledge and give suggestions and hope you will receive them as part of your overall research to better your own company.

#smallbusinessadvice #entrepreneurship #referralpartners #businesspodcast #businessreferrals #howtogrowabusiness

Reference/Resources Used In this Episode:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-new-paradigm/202406/on-the-power-and-roles-of-men-and-women

https://www.axios.com/2022/04/05/elon-musks-power-grab

https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2024/11/dual-tracks-top-men-often-linked-power-women-status

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  Alternative Titles:

  • Navigating Power and Status in Business
  • The Gender Dynamics of Leadership
  • Background and Culture in Business