January 10, 2018
In 2017, I read 50 books. Pretty good, if I may say so myself. I read for a specific purposes: to help me understand my mindset, limiting beliefs, and future goals. I know this sounds a little “woo-woo” and I would have said the same thing three years ago. The change I have found is that no matter how large my company grows, it will only grow as much as I do as a person. The books below have been essential for me to grow personally, therefore allowing my business and professional life to grow as well… This blog post […]
August 16, 2017
This blog post was originally published on the internet and this post references the original post. Originally published: http://www.thebroadviewdenver.com Original URL: https://www.thebroadviewdenver.com/features-news-blog/2017/8/15/ten-tips-to-close-your-next-deal-zxwjx?rq=jessica%20fialkovich Written by: Jessica Fialkovich Published Date: August 16, 2017 Growing a business relies on generating revenue, and revenue requires sales. Many women owned businesses find it difficult to reach $1 million or more (a topic I discussed in a previous post), and one of the reasons why is the struggle to make the sale…. Read the full article
August 3, 2017
This blog post was originally published on the internet and this post references the original post. Originally published: www.thebroadviewdenver.com Original URL: https://www.thebroadviewdenver.com/features-news-blog/2017/8/3/the-art-of-delegation?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BHIogKILHRAOIL2PIfOVxJA%3D%3D Written by: Jessica Fialkovich Published date: August 3, 2017 Most of us live in Colorado to appreciate different aspects of life, like exploring the outdoors, spending quality family time, and appreciating the arts. We didn’t move to this state for the hustle and bustle lifestyle we see in other cities. So why do so many of us struggle with “balance” and time management? Why does it seem we are always in a rush and never spending our time […]
July 13, 2017
This blog post was originally published on the internet and this post references the original post. Originally published: www.thebroadviewdenver.com Original URL: https://www.thebroadviewdenver.com/features-news-blog/2017/7/13/does-balance-really-exist-when-you-own-a-business?rq=jessica%20fialkovich&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BHIogKILHRAOIL2PIfOVxJA%3D%3D Written by: Jessica Fialkovich Published date: July 13, 2017 Hey, Broads. I have been writing on the The Broadview Denver about women and entrepreneurship for a few months and feel it’s time we officially meet. I am a Colorado transplant from New Jersey (yes I am obsessed with Bruce Springsteen), an early riser (somedays), an avid outdoors person, and owner of two businesses in the Denver area. Like you I also play many of the unending roles a […]
July 7, 2017
This blog post was originally published on the internet and this post references the original post. Originally published: www.thebroadviewdenver.com Original URL: https://www.thebroadviewdenver.com/features-news-blog/2017/7/7/the-best-thing-you-can-do-for-you-and-your-business-take-a-free-day?rq=jessica%20fialkovich&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BHIogKILHRAOIL2PIfOVxJA%3D%3D Written by: Jessica Fialkovich Published date: July 7, 2017 Recently one of my entrepreneur friends brought a concept to me that was life-changing; she called it a Free Day. What is a Free Day, you ask? It is pretty simple: it is an advanced-schedule day free from all work. It can be a weekday, weekend, whatever you choose. The point is simply to schedule time away from work. Sounds easy, right? Well, as I found on my first […]
June 26, 2017
This blog post was originally published on the internet and this post references the original post. Originally published: www.thebroadviewdenver.com Original URL: https://www.thebroadviewdenver.com/features-news-blog/2017/6/26/the-million-dollar-ceiling?rq=jessica%20fialkovich&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BHIogKILHRAOIL2PIfOVxJA%3D%3D Written by: Jessica Fialkovich Published date: June 26 , 2017 In my article, State of the City: Women, Denver, & Entrepreneurship, I quoted the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) statistic citing only 4.2% of women-owned businesses achieve revenues of one million dollars or more. How does that stack up against businesses owned by men and what can we do to increase this number? Read the original article