How to Take Your Small Business Past the Next Level
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How to Elevate Your Small Business Beyond the Next Level
Summary:
Discover practical steps to advance your small home-based business from someone who has been in your shoes.Keywords:
Marketing, small business, entrepreneur, home business, virtual assistant, work from home---
Article Body:
As a coach dedicated to helping others build their virtual businesses, I've often observed a surprising lack of patience among entrepreneurs. Success takes time, effort, and the right mindset. Let me share a story that illustrates this.
Back in 2003, I helped someone we'll call Joan set up an online web design business. With my background in establishing YouOnLine.Net in 1998 and my extensive daily internet activity, Joan trusted my expertise.
Over two months, I crafted Joan's business from acquiring a domain and SSL certificate to programming the shopping cart. Joan was thrilled when her business launched. But three weeks later, she unexpectedly demanded a full refund through her attorney. Why? Because Joan had unrealistic expectations of making $5,000 per month and panicked when she earned only $1,200 in the first three weeks.
Joan’s story isn't unique. Many new business owners expect immediate financial success without realizing the dedication required. I've even fielded calls from customers who bought my book but didn't read it, expecting profits to materialize on their own.
The Reality of Business
Starting a business is akin to raising a child. You decide on the venture, research extensively, and gain the necessary skills and knowledge. This often involves joining networks and possibly working in the field to gain firsthand experience.
Additionally, you'll need the right tools?"a robust computer system, a strong internet connection, a catchy business name, and a domain. Understand that it’s rare to make substantial money in the first 4-5 months unless you already have a customer base.
Joan’s Oversight
Joan’s mistake was misunderstanding these fundamentals. Despite having valuable resources at her disposal, she failed to do her research and build trust with potential customers. Her first-month earnings of $1,200 were exceptional, yet she saw them as a failure.
Are You Like Joan?
If you identify with Joan’s approach, it’s important to recognize and address these shortcomings. Success in business requires effort and understanding.
One Last Thought
Starting a business is a commitment similar to pursuing a profession like teaching or becoming a paralegal, both of which require investment in education and time. Why should establishing a business be any different?
Ask yourself: Who starts a thriving business from nothing and makes $5,000 per month within three weeks? Recognize that such expectations are unrealistic.
Encouragement
I hope this article provides clarity and inspires you to invest in the journey required to build a successful business. With patience and effort, your enterprise can flourish.
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