One of the most rewarding things I’ve done this year has been mentoring small business owners through @Lenovo’s #BackingEveryBusiness program powered by @intel Building Miss EmpowHer, a women’s community and media company, has taught me a lot about what it actually takes to build a business from the ground up. From marketing and content to AI and building visibility, I’ve been sharing the lessons I wish I knew earlier. Three things I keep telling small business owners: 1. Use AI to do more in less time. You don’t need to do everything manually. Find the tools that can help you move faster so you can spend more time on the work that actually grows your business. 2. Visibility helps you close deals. People can’t hire, buy from, or partner with a business they don’t know exists. Your expertise needs to be seen consistently. 3. If you’re a B2B business, don’t sleep on LinkedIn. Your next client, partner, investor, or opportunity could be one post away. Building a business is hard. ...