Hi all,
I have a small creative agency that I have built over the last 4 years. It’s been a rollercoaster when it comes to revenue, making it hard to predict finances & pay myself consistently. This year has been particularly financially stressful.

The thought of closing hurts my heart and my pride and can feel like wasted time. But financial stability vs time freedom is rough.

I also recently got a full-time job offer for $200k base with excellent benefits. It’s tempting. What would you do?

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This is a tough one that only you can answer. You have to think about what you value more - time or steady pay based on where you are in life. I ask myself these questions every day. I don’t think it is a waste to close up, because you got the time and experience of being a business owner. It’s really about your current needs. If you need money, this sounds like a great job.

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I appreciate your thoughtful reply. Thank you. And I agree, I think sometimes it feels like failure to quit or walk away from something but it’s good to remind ourselves that as life ebbs and flows our needs change and we adjust accordingly. And if I started one business that stayed afloat during a pandemic and a recession the next one I start could do even better down the road.
I appreciate your insight and it’s nice to hear someone say the time isn’t wasted. Lots to think on that’s for sure!

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Go for the money.

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To get your finances together I highly recommend reading the book profit first

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What about your business is getting in the way of you focusing on generating revenue?

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What do you perceive the bottle necks in the business are?

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