| If you were asked what advice you would give to a | | | | simple, enjoyable setting! |
| small business that is just starting out, what would that | | | | Second, organize your business. |
| advice be? | | | | Start your business with good habits in organization. If |
| As someone who has been working with small | | | | you have bad habits, change them now! Ask for |
| businesses exclusively for the past 6 years, I would like | | | | others to help you! Get your books organized from |
| to offer you some of my own advice. As an | | | | day one! Don't wait till you are behind and |
| accountant, I am able to see the details and all the bells | | | | overwhelmed before you do something! |
| and whistles that belong to all of my clients. So, I hope | | | | Getting behind or not being organized financially is |
| that my advice helps you out in some way. | | | | complete disaster for your new business! |
| I have three things that I would like to give as advice. | | | | Third, create systems for your business. |
| First, simplify your business. | | | | If you do not want to have chaos and disorganization |
| Sometimes the simplest way is the best way. No | | | | in your business, then you better set up systems! |
| egos here! There is no need to over-complicate and | | | | Systems provide consistent, predictable results every |
| be over complex when setting up and running your | | | | time. Properly developed systems are easily |
| business. Clients like to have clear, understandable | | | | manageable and allow you as the owner to leverage |
| options to solve their needs and concerns. They do | | | | your time and talents. Systems are essential to long |
| not want a confusing, complicated sales process and | | | | term growth! |
| products. Clients usually just want to know what you | | | | Starting any small business isn't easy, but it can be |
| can do for them and how much it will cost! No need to | | | | very rewarding. Having started and owned many small |
| flex your intellectual muscle and show them how | | | | businesses, I truly love it! Business can be fun if you do |
| smart you are, just give the client what they want in a | | | | it right! |