As a solo-preneur or small business owner it’s easy to get into the habit of doing everything yourself. You may believe that you can not afford help or that you are the only one who can do what needs to be done. Wrong on both counts!
The truth is that you can’t afford not to get help, and there are lots of people who can do some things better than you. It can be hard to let go and turn some tasks over to others, but it is necessary for your business to thrive. Here are some signs that there are things you should be outsourcing now.
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Often, people who want to start a business will ask my advice. For instance, if they are thinking about starting an online business, they will ask if they should have a blog. Sell advertising on their site? Create an ebook? Sell physical products? Offer services? Promote affiliate programs? My answer: Yes. Do all of those things, or as many as you can manage.
The iPhone has a lot of uses beyond texting and playing Words with Friends. I think you can even make phone calls with it. ;o) Beyond that, though, the iPhone can be very useful in your business. If you have an iPhone, the ideas and apps described in this article may help you to use it to work more effectively, make better use of down time (such as waiting time) and make your business more successful.
In summer our thoughts turn to fun in the sun, afternoons by the pool and vacation. Unfortunately, most of us can’t take the entire summer off. That means we have to work while the kids are home on summer vacation, and while beautiful sunny weather is beckoning us outdoors, and it is not easy.
Taking credit cards at your website is easy with PayPal and other online payment services. But accepting cards in person—for example, at a trade show, street fair, seminar or other event—can be difficult or expensive.