Small Business Owners

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?

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

What kind of small business does everyone operate?

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

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

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?

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

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

What inspired you to start your own business?

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

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?

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

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

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

"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?"

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?

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?

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

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

Has anyone bought into a franchise? If fso, Id love to hear about your experience and the right questions to ask when evaluating a franchise.

Looking for accounting firm recommendations in Chicago region. I would like to get help in bookkeeping, tax preparation, sales tax filings, and financial statements. Please let me know if you know of … more

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What kind of businesses have you all started up? Eager to start my own, but not sure of the best businesses to start. Really looking for something thwt would provide flexibility in schedule, or you c… more

Does anyone have a call center that they own that’s successful?

Have you ever dealt with an employee stealing clients from you? How did you handle it?

Any one else out there wake up every day just dreading that your business is going to fail? Sometimes I'm tempted to go back to being an employee - but I know it's a different kind of stress..

A data scientist / NLP engineer is seeking a position actively.

I have a really hard time separating work and life since I've started my own brand. Any tips on turning off your work brain so you can really enjoy everything else?

What tasks do you outsource? I'm struggling to do it all myself, but I'm also struggling to figure out what makes the most sense to outsource.

How long was you business your side hustle before it became your full-time job?

Looking at starting a commercial cleaning company. What’s involved with hiring cleaners?

Have any small business owners here ever considered growing through acquisitions?

What was your experience like?