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NATALIE ZFAT

Follow me on social media for growth hacks, best practices and tips for cutting through the clutter

Natalie Zfat

Feb 24

A Day in The Life of a Small Business Owner with Melio Payments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Melio. The opinions and text are all my own. 𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞?⁣ ⁣ Press play to see how Melio Payments helps me handle my business’s finances, pay my freelance talent and spend more time doing the work I love. Sign up for your account at meliopayments.com! #melio #meliopayments #smallbusiness #payment #accounting #moneymanagement

Natalie Zfat

May 30, 2020

3 Tips for Standing Out on Social Media

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Freshbooks. The opinions and text are all my own. Every 60 seconds, 300 hours of YouTube footage and 350,000 Tweets are published to the Internet, begging the question: How can someone stand out in today’s ultra competitive social media environment? This month, I was excited to partner with Freshbooks and the #IMakeALiving community to share my top tips for dazzling online, whether you’re a small business owner, solopreneur

Natalie Zfat

May 21, 2020

Venture Forward with GoDaddy

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of GoDaddy. The opinions and text are all my own. If you’re a small business lover like me, you’ve spent the past few months supporting small business ventures every way you know how. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ But have you stopped to think about how small business ventures are also supporting us? ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ I was so excited to partner with GoDaddy, who just launched this powerful new study called #VentureForward, about how everyday entrepreneurs ar

Natalie Zfat

May 12, 2020

Taking Care of Business with QuickBooks

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Intuit. The opinions and text are all my own. If you have questions about the Paycheck Protection Program, you’re not alone. What could be more important than taking care of your employees and ensuring the future of your business? ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ If you’re a small business or other eligible organization, you can apply for a PPP loan through your bank or another SBA-approved lender, like QuickBooks. If you’re a QuickBooks customer, th

Natalie Zfat

Apr 14, 2020

Asking for Myself: Creating a People-First Culture with Laurie Ruettimann

There’s never been a better time to create a people-first culture at your company – whether you’re an entrepreneur or employee. Last week, Human Resources Speaker, Writer and Entrepreneur, Laurie Ruettimann, joined me for one of my favorite Instagram Lives to-date, to talk about how to create a people-first culture. Here are my top five takeaways: People are people first. They’re parents first, they’re siblings first, they’re community members first. People’s worth is not in

Natalie Zfat

Sep 5, 2019

Six Months of Renting the Runway

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Rent the Runway. The opinions and text are all my own. By now, you’ve probably figured out that I go to a lot of events. Sometimes, for work (hello conference season!) – and sometimes, for fun (hi wedding season)! But what you might not know is that for the last 6 months – I’ve been obsessed with using Rent the Runway. RTR is perfect for work events, weddings, engagement parties – and also for those with commitment issues –

Natalie Zfat

May 16, 2019

LinkedIn x Small Business Week

Pro tip when applying for a job: If it doesn’t scare you a little, it’s probably not the right job. Linkedin has more than 20 million job postings, but did you know that I got my first-ever job via Linkedin? I loved sharing my story during Small Business Week about how I got hired at Rolling Stone and now use Linkedin to hire talent for my own business. And speaking of jobs, head to Forbes for my latest article about how to decide whether or not you should be friends with yo

Natalie Zfat

May 10, 2019

The Hustle Advance Screening with 1-800-Flowers

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of 1-800-Flowers. The opinions and text are all my own. Everyday I’m Hustle-ing. 😉 Shoutout to the one and only Rebel Wilson for co-hosting this month’s The Hustle screening with me, in partnership with 1-800-Flowers.com. Thanks to everyone who came out for the screening, to Bryant Park Hotel for the great screening venue, and 1-800-Flowers for the beautiful blooms. For more shots and details from the screening, head to Peop

Natalie Zfat

Feb 18, 2019

Filing Taxes with Credit Karma Tax

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Credit Karma. The opinions and text are all my own. As a small business owner who works with dozens of brands each year, my taxes can be complicated. But they don’t have to be… taxing. 😉 Credit Karma Tax lets you file right from the app, quickly and painlessly. You can take a picture of your W2 or upload it as a file so there’s no need to fill in dozens of blanks, and it makes filing jointly easy (which I’m doing for the fi

Natalie Zfat

Feb 5, 2019

Making Strides with MM.LaFleur and Bottomless Closet

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of MM.LaFleur. The opinions and text are all my own. Image accounts for over 30% of success in leadership, whether we like it or not. It was an honor to film this video with MM.LaFleur a couple weeks ago, spotlighting the incredible work Bottomless Closet does to help disadvantaged women enter/re-enter the workforce. If you recently Marie Kondo-ed your closet, learn how you can put those clothes to good use here! #SmallBusiness

Natalie Zfat

Mar 22, 2018

Freelancing with Fiverr

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fiverr. The opinions and text are all my own. It’s not everyday I get to be on a panel with people I’m lucky to call friends. Thanks Fiverr for powering last night’s candid discussion about building a business… And thanks L.A. for coming through! Joining me on the panel at General Assembly were tech journalist Jessica Naziri Sabet, financial advisor Winnie Sun, career expert Lauren Berger, music artist Shanee Pink, and music

Natalie Zfat

Nov 20, 2017

At Mobile World Congress with Samsung Business

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Samsung. The opinions and text are all my own. In order to look ahead, you need to look back. Recently at Mobile World Congress America in San Francisco, I asked executives to share the number one thing they wish their mobile device still had. Check out their answers here (T9 keyboard, anyone?). We also spoke with Carolina Milanesi of Creative Strategies, Inc. about how millennials are changing the workforce. Hear her answer

Natalie Zfat

Oct 2, 2017

Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses

Shoutout to the inspirational Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses group for inviting me to talk about all things social and small biz last week. I wish I could start every day there. #SmallBusiness #smallbusinesstrends #FemaleCEO #SocialMediaEntrepreneur #GoldmanSachs10KSmallBusinesses #FemaleEntrepreneurs #GoldmanSachs #SocialMedia #NatalieZfat

Natalie Zfat

Sep 19, 2017

Teacher for a Day at Fresenius University

I was beyond grateful for the opportunity to teach the wonderful German students of Fresenius University of Applied Sciences this week! We talked about the power of social media, the evolving workforce and how I built my business. Shout-out to the students and to Berkeley College for hosting us. #SmallBusiness #SocialMediaInfluence #BerkeleyCollege #FemaleEntrepreneurs #SocialMedia #Entrepreneurship #NatalieZfat #SocialMediaMarketing #FreseniusUniversityofAppliedSciences

Natalie Zfat

Jun 20, 2017

From Full-Time to Freelance

Isn’t it time to make our work, work for us? In 2011, I made the unorthodox decision to transition from a steady, salary job with benefits to a self-employed social media consultant. On-demand work is quickly becoming mainstream, and sites like WorkMarket are making it easier for contractors and companies to meet, fill job listings and coordinate payment. Head to Mashable – Business to learn more about my move from full-time to freelance, the three steps I took to get there a

Natalie Zfat

Mar 13, 2017

Food Network SOBEWFF Festival

It’s been a dream come true to consult about social media for Food Network for the last two years. Last month, I joined my Food Network family for an unforgettable weekend at the SOBEWFF festival in Miami. Never has there been more love (or delicious food) under one tent. #SmallBusiness #FoodNetwork #SocialMediaTips #entrepr #Miami #FoodFestival #socialmedianetworking #SocialMedia #NatalieZfat #SOBEWFF #SocialMediaTrends

Natalie Zfat

Feb 24, 2017

Alienware Miami

Don’t hate the player. Thanks to Alienware and Dell for inviting me to Miami this week to talk about the power of influencer marketing on my home turf. I spoke about everything from the importance of influencers for small businesses to recognizing influencers are paid for their time, not their opinions. See you again soon! #SmallBusiness #digitalmedia #techentrepreneur #gaming #Alienware #Dell #digitaltrends #tech #Miami #SocialMedia #NatalieZfat #SocialMediaTrends #SocialMed

Natalie Zfat

Feb 20, 2017

Lafayette 148 NYFW Event

As New York Fashion Week storms Manhattan – quite literally – I took a moment to sit down with Lafayette 148 NY Creative Director Emily Smith to talk about the economics of design. Joining me for the Q&A and post-chat cocktail party were some of my favorite editors, bloggers, designers and entrepreneurs, including Alix Strauss, Jackie Giardina, Kaylin Marcotte, Marci Greenfield, Hilary Sheinbaum, Katie Kiefner, Hallie Friedman, Cailli and Sam Beckerman, Brittney Levine, Nika

Natalie Zfat

Feb 18, 2017

Epson’s Digital Couture NYFW Event

© Sarah Richards NYFW: where print meets digital. This week, I had the pleasure of covering Epson’s third annual “Digital Couture” New York Fashion Week event at Chelsea’s IAC building, which showcased 13 design teams from North and Latin America. Designers had the opportunity to use Epson’s digital dye-sublimation and direct-to-garment printing technologies in the design process, combining textiles with innovative digital techniques. Check out my full story on the event in A

Natalie Zfat

Feb 6, 2017

Simplifying Taxes with 1040.com

Doing your taxes can be – well – taxing. 1040.com – DIY Taxes Online simplifies the process, helps you secure your biggest refund, and as an added bonus, donates $2 to clean water initiatives for every return filed. Cleaner tax process, cleaner water. It’s a win-win. Sign up, and share with your friends to help make a difference. #SmallBusiness #financialeducation #smallbusinesstips #digitalmedia #PersonalBrand #financialadvice #financialinvestment #femaleentrepreneur #DIYTax

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