Reviewed by Marsha Bailey Words from the Gypsy Sage: “Do not leave a caravan mid-journey.” If you’ve attended WEV’s Self-Employment Training Program in the last several years, you’ll have heard Zhena Muzyka speak about how, as a single mother with…
How to Think Big
by Marsha Bailey, WEV CEO & Founder Thank you to everyone who attended WEV’s Empowerment is Priceless event this morning at the Ventura Crowne Plaza. Several people asked for a copy of my speech, so here it is: Today, I’m…
Making Sense of the Minimum Wage Debate
By Marsha Bailey, Founder & CEO As a small business owner, employee compensation is a huge issue, especially for cash-starved start-ups. Most business owners don’t have the option of taking a salary until the business is profitable. Employees, however, are…
Even Little Blue Engines Need Fuel
By Marsha Bailey, CEO & Founder If “small business is the engine of our economy,” as so many politicians constantly remind us, why isn’t more being done to ensure that those small businesses get the capital and support they need…
New Year’s Resolutions: Love ‘em or Leave ‘em?
By Marsha Bailey, WEV Founder & CEO The start of the New Year is the perfect time to think about setting goals for the year ahead. At least that’s what the 45% of Americans who usually make New Year’s resolutions…