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"The freedom!" Not having a boss, setting my own hours, being in charge... What does freedom mean to you as a small business owner?

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How do you manage your admin tasks? Permits, paperwork, licenses, random regulatory stuff...it feels like I spend half my life filling out forms instead of actually running my business.

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Hi all,

I recently transitioned from a freelancer to an entrepreneur. As this shift required change in mindset, I now find myself in search for the right clients. Can you share your story with me on h… more

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How do you handle vacations/time off at your business?

I plan vacations five months in advance so no surprises for clients and have a trusted contractor I use to work w customers when emergencies come … more

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I fell for the "get rich quick" hype. That online guru promising overnight business success? Yeah, they took my money and gave me nothing but empty promises. Beware of these too-good-to-be-… more

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Hi All, I’m just visiting my sister who is growing her medical clinic. I wanted to automate her day to day job. What integrative platform software subscriptions can help her with website design, hosti… more

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"It's not a big deal, just help..." My parents think I have unlimited time to fix their computer issues, run errands, etc. How do you explain the concept of working hours when it's y… more

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Hi everyone!

I just wanted to come on here and ask everyone:
What is something you learned after you started your business? Since I started Gavinem Consulting Group I learned there is always value in o… more

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Let's flip the script! Tell us about the customer interaction that restored your faith in humanity.

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Best client/customer experience?

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My business saved our family. We were struggling financially before I started this venture. Now, we're in a much better place, but my spouse has a spending problem. I'm worried all my hard wor… more

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I am waiting to put together a good story of my life and my struggles with mental health and substance abuse, and how I want to help the community now through small business ownership I can be my own … more

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I'm taking a small step back from my business, because I'm thinking about rebranding. For those who have rebranded, how did you do it and how did it work out for you?

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Let's talk about your small business wins. What good things have happened in the past month?

I'll start: My consulting business signed 2 new clients for larger projects and built up our biggest… more

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I thought I was prepared...but I wasn't. I did some research, made a basic plan, and jumped in headfirst. Now my business is in shambles, and I regret not being more thorough in the beginning. Les… more

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Bookkeeping makes my brain hurt. Taxes, invoices, chasing down late payments...Can we just outsource this entire aspect of existence? Who else dreads opening their accounting software?

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🏆Job Inspo 🏆 What most inspires you about your job? What keeps you showing up every day? What's the greatest part about it?

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I poured everything into my crowdfunding campaign...and barely made a dent. Feeling so demoralized. Anyone have any tips on how to make these work?

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Are you bringing in over $100k/year as a small business owner? What did your path there look like?

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I'm picking myself up and trying again. Okay, maybe a little bruised and battered, but failure taught me more than any course could. This time, I'll do it smarter. Anyone else on their second … more

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What kind of small business does everyone operate?

Digital marketing consulting here. Only f/t employee and have a few contractors I work with.

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Hey everyone! I noticed lots of business owners don't have a software to help with keeping track of customers, sending messages automatically, setting up appointments, and getting payments. So, I … more

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My brother is my business partner, and on paper, it makes sense. But he’s always slacking off. Do I confront him and put the business at risk, or do my family ties force me to look the other way?

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Is your business your full-time endeavor or is it still your side-hustle?

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How do you juggle parenting and running your small business? What do you prioritize and how does it change the way you manage time?

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What inspired you to start your own business?

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My kid is super interested in learning about what I do and wants to help out. It's sweet, but I don't want to put too much pressure on them. When's the right time to get them involved, if … more

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Self-funding is slow but gives me control. But I'm seeing competitors scale faster with funding. Did I screw up by not aggressively seeking investors?

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QFTG: I’m not a sales and marketing person and need to get clients for my coaching and (organizational development) consulting business.

Do any of you know any seasoned Biz Dev people that are naturally connectors looking fo… more

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Burnout ruined me. I worked 80+ hour weeks, sacrificed sleep and sanity, and my business is still struggling. I pushed myself past the breaking point and paid the price. Don't underestimate the i… more

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My spouse doesn't get it. They keep telling me to "get a real job" because freelancing/my small business isn't stable. I'm making it work, but their lack of support really cuts d… more

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"I'll just take my business elsewhere!" Is it really a loss when a difficult customer threatens this? Do you ever wish you could say, "Promise?"

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Everyone always asks for discounts - aunts, cousins, childhood friends. It gets old fast. How do I keep family relationships healthy AND maintain my pricing structure?

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I'm in the process of seeing funding and every "no" feels like a personal failure, even when it's not. How do you keep your spirits up while chasing funding?

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What takes up the most time in running your small business that you can't delegate or outsource?

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Does anyone know of any grants or no to low interest loans for startups or a good source to locate them?

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