What I Learned Starting a Small Business
Very easy as I love what I am doing and choosing people for what I don't want or know. I was not at my ease in accounting, so I choose an accounting company.1/ Analyze your market: who are the player…
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From Security Employee to Security Business
The Christmas holidays were just around the corner and I decided that there were not enough police officers to stand watch. So I begin thinking of ideas that might attract business and give them some…
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A Life and a Retirement Plan
Try to learn what business will you do, try to have consultations with some people who has experience about that, learn what the potential business should be done in your location, and the most impor…
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Virtual Assistant Business the Perfect Answer
Tapping into the mad enthusiasm and passion of business owners, I knew they were exactly who I wanted to target. I connect best with people who are passionate, driven and do-what-it-takes. I was neve…
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From Side Business to Full-Time Business
While I already had the sewing skills and a business management degree, I had to learn how to market my horse show clothing. Just because I made the clothing didn't mean that anyone knew about them o…
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Marketing While Job Hunting Led to Success
Make sure everyone I know is aware of my recording studio and its availability. Good old fashioned networking has had the most impact. I've been very active in the music community in my area for near…
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My Own Art Gave Me My Start
Challenging...I had to incorporate custom framing with a group of artists and art class and workshops with art supplies and expanding to nature trails in the spring to bring traffic...Now we have to …
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A Work in Progress
I decided to leave my job and start a small business. After three months I faced an unexpected shortage in capital due to reasons not related to the business. After another three months I decided to …
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My Biggest Client Opened the Door
It just kind of rolled into it. The transition was easy because I was used to contract work. Little by little, I got more contracts and managed to fill my schedule. I also provided free advice to sev…
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From Hobby to Small Business
Because I initially still saw myself as a hobbyist, I hadn't taken on board the idea you need to invest money back into your business. So I worried about spending money on equipment and software, and…
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From Home Daycare Business to Freelance Writer
The first time around, my biggest obstacles were the state licensing procedures. Everything just took a very, very long time and I fell several months behind my startup timeline. It was easy to find …
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People Were Asking for My Services
Work. Work. Work. On average, I work 70-80 hours a week. But I love it! I have a "brick-and-mortar office" to meet clients but work a lot from a home office so I can be with my children. As a self-em…
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I Wanted to Work At Home
I really just lucked out. Once I'd built my first website, I started looking through job offers on the internet, and I found a freelance position that fitted my skills and interests perfectly. It was…
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Freelancing Gives The Flexibility I Need
At first I had no idea what to expect, how to do taxes, whether or not to incorporate, etc. Networking has been a lifesaver. Talking to other Canadian writers in the same situation has opened many do…
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