More Important Research You MUST do for Your New Small Business
Start a Small Business in Your Local Community
Release Date: 11/13/2022
Time to Start Your New Small Business
Start a Small Business in Your Local Community
Whether you are new to the podcast or this is your last episode, we will highlight what we have been discussing over the past 30 episodes. I want you to start a new business that comes shooting strong out the gate. My goal is to save you time and money on some of the learning curves most small businesses must experience. The more you know the more successful you set yourself up to be! 👉 Don’t forget to grab your _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: 👉 Recommended...
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What to Look for If You Buy a Local Small Business
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Have you come across a great opportunity to purchase an existing business? Before you buy it, make sure you dive into those business numbers. An existing business has tons of good information to help you determine if it is a good idea or not. Remember, you want a profitable business. Sometimes, people only tell you the money they take home. But are you buying a job or a business? Make sure you know what you will make with both hats! 👉 Don’t forget to grab your _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable...
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Should You Start a Family Business
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Having a family business can be both a blessing and a curse. On many occasions, family members blur the line between business and personal. There are so many things that need to be discussed prior to going into business together or even hiring family. You need to make sure you are all on the same page. Especially if you have the most passion for the business. 👉 Don’t forget to grab your _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Online or ...
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Is Buying a Small Business Franchise Right for You?
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Do you have your eye on a franchise that you want to buy? Buying a franchise has a whole set of things that you need to explore. We will discuss the pros and cons of buying a franchise. Many franchises would not do it again, so it is important that you do your homework and look at the pros and cons that we are going to be discussing. 👉 Don’t forget to grab your _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Online or 👉 Create a Basic...
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Hiring, Onboarding, and Training New Employees in Your New Small Business
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Once you decide to hire employees, there are some key things you need to know and do. It all starts with hiring the right people. Then you need to onboard them and train them properly. By doing so, you will help reduce the revolving door that many small business owners experience. The better the employee you end up with, the more sales and profits they can help create. 👉 Don’t forget to grab your _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping...
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Do You Need Employees? What to Expect
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There will be times in your business when you will need help. You might need to bring someone on a temporary basis. Do you make them part-time or full-time? Do you hire them at all? Let’s talk about the difference between independent contractors and employees you actually hire. Plus we will discuss the financial impact of that decision. 👉 Don’t forget to grab your _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Online or 👉 Create a...
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Do You Need Business Cards, Chotskys, & a Car Wrap?
Start a Small Business in Your Local Community
New business owners are always obsessed with needing business cards or other chotsky’s to get their business going. You do not need these. However, there are things that you can do along the way that can be helpful. Let’s discuss some of them. 👉 Don’t forget to grab your _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: 👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Online or 👉 Create a Basic Website – 👉 Recommended Payroll Company - _______________________________...
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Marketing Your New Small Business on Social Media
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Contrary to what you have heard, you do not need to be on social media. However, if you do it right, it can help. Please do not get on all the different social media. Pick 1 or 2 and see what you can do. Lots of before and after pictures. But more importantly, just be part of your community. Not the local salesperson. By the way, Facebook is full of homeowners so make sure you look into this one. Let’s discuss the pros and cons of them. 👉 Don’t forget to grab your _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you) 👉...
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You Need a Basic Website & Google Business Page for Your New Small Business
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In today’s internet world, you need to make sure that you can be found. When someone is looking for a business, they no longer whip out the yellow pages, they now grab their smartphone and start to search for a business that can solve their pain point. They are not looking for an expensive, fancy website. They want a website that answers their core questions. A Google Business Page just adds even more opportunities to be found. Let’s discuss why you need both of these to help you be successful. 👉 Don’t forget to grab your _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP:...
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Marketing Your New Small Business
Start a Small Business in Your Local Community
Now that you are getting ready to open your new business, how will you advertise and let others know you are now in business? Marketing your new business shouldn’t cost you a ton of money as there are many ways to advertise your new business for free or low costs. Keep in mind, word of mouth is the #1 way you will let folks know you are open for business. The other key thing in your advertising is knowing who that ideal customer is so you focus your marketing on the right people. 👉 Don’t forget to grab your _______________________________ SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are...
info_outlineTime to save you time and money, do your research prior to jumping in and trying to do as you go. We already discussed in a previous episode researching your competition, now you want to research all your start-up costs, licensing, LLC vs DBA, insurance, and a host of other items. Let’s discuss what you want to research. Plus here is a handy checklist you can use: DOWNLOAD RESEARCH CHECKLIST
👉 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business
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SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you)
👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink
👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks
👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost
👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto
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AFFORDABLE COURSES
👉 Start a Local Small Business
👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers
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HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE:
👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY
👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY
👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT
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FREE GUIDES / TOOLS
👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide
👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business
👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement
👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business
👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business
👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check
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👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for Badass Business Owners
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Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads
👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber
👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller
👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan
👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington
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👉 ** DISCLAIMER on Affiliate Links: I occasionally will have some affiliate links & I do earn a small commission but at no cost to you. I only recommend companies or items that I believe will save you time, money or help make your business better
👉 ** DISCLAIMER: I am not an attorney, CPA, bookkeeper, insurance agent or financial advisor. My videos/podcast are for entertainment & educational purposes only and should not be construed as tax, legal, insurance or financial advice. Please seek out a qualified CPA, attorney, or specialist as needed. I’m sharing my experiences with my businesses and those I have worked for and/or helped coach.
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