Join host Dave Miller on this episode of Inside the Vault as he welcomes Anne Flynn Schlicht, the director of the Center for Women's Entrepreneurship at Chatham University.

With nearly 20 years of experience in supporting women entrepreneurs, Anne shares her journey from Ireland to the U.S. and her commitment to empowering women in business. Anne tells Dave about the vital resources and programs offered by the Center for Women's Entrepreneurship. Anne highlights the common challenges faced by women business owners, such as navigating compliance, securing financing, and the importance of market research. She emphasizes the need for continuous learning and the value of seeking help from available resources. For more information or to connect with the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship, visit cwe.chatham.edu or call 412-365-1253.

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Join host Dave Miller on this episode of "Inside the Vault" as he welcomes Laurie Barkman, founder of Business Transition Sherpa. Laurie brings over 30 years of experience in both startup and corporate environments, specializing in guiding business owners through growth and succession planning.

In this episode, Laurie shares her insights on the critical importance of planning for business transitions from the very beginning. She discusses the common challenges small business owners face, such as being too focused on day-to-day operations to think about their exit strategy. She emphasizes the need for business owners to build with the end in mind, highlighting that proactive planning can significantly enhance the value of their business. Laurie provides actionable insights on how to prepare a business for a successful transition. To learn more about Business Transition Sherpa, visit www.btsherpa.com. Catch Dave's guest appearance on Succession Stories Podcast here: Succession Stories Podcast

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Join host Dave Miller on this episode of "Inside the Vault" as he welcomes Vanessa Wallace Clunies from Tangible Property Tax Methods (TPTM).

Vanessa brings a wealth of experience in accounting and real estate tax strategies to help businesses and real estate investors optimize their tax planning through effective cost segregation. In our discussion, we dive into the core principles of cost segregation, an IRS-approved method that allows property owners to accelerate depreciation on their real estate investments. Vanessa explains the importance of engineering-based studies in accurately classifying property components and highlights the types of properties that can benefit most from this approach. Vanessa shares actionable insights on conducting a cost segregation analysis, including the required documentation and the potential tax savings.

To learn more about Tangible Property Tax Methods (TPTM), visit their website at www.taxmethodexperts.com

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Join host Dave Miller on this episode of "Inside the Vault" as he welcomes Juan Garrett, the Executive Director of the Riverside Center for Innovation (RCI). Juan shares his journey from accounting to leading RCI, an organization dedicated to empowering small and diverse businesses in the Pittsburgh area.

The discussion highlights RCI's evolution from the Northside Industrial Development Company to its role as a regional hub for entrepreneurship. Juan details the various services, resources, and programs that RCI offers to the Small business community. Juan walks Dave through RCI's BizFIT Entrepreneurial Cohort Training, which is designed to assist disadvantaged business owners in both the non-construction and construction industries with the skillset to operate their businesses from start-up to becoming a sustainable enterprise. Juan also offers valuable insights on persistence and networking for entrepreneurs.

For more information about RCI and its programs, visit www.riversidecenterforinnovation.com

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Join host Dave Miller on this "Inside the Vault" episode as he welcomes Doogie Levine from IAS Business Coaching & Consulting and Sarah Halperin DiPerna from ProcessWorks. They share their unique backgrounds and experiences in helping business owners enhance operational efficiencies and customer experiences.

The discussion delves into the fundamental elements of business—people and processes—and the challenges small business owners face in integrating these resources effectively. Doogie and Sarah highlight common issues such as the fear of change, the struggle to take the first step in process improvement, and the pitfalls of overly detailed documentation that can lead to formatting fatigue. They emphasize the importance of understanding core processes and maintaining flexibility in process improvement, noting that efficiency is not just about speed but consistency and overall impact. Doogie and Sarah provide valuable insights into the resources available to business owners who want to embark on process improvement initiatives.

To reach Doogie, visit www.ideasactionsuccess.com. To reach Sarah, visit www.process-works.com.

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