When I left the corporate world 5 years ago to start my own career consultancy, I knew that starting a small business had a very high failure rate. So when I branched off to work for myself, I invested quite a bit of time soliciting advice on the best strategies to make sure I would succeed. I listened to podcasts, talked with business owners much further along than I, and connected with advisors who shared a lot of advice, some good, some bad.
Although I can’t say I’ve completely cracked the code on how to succeed as a small business owner, I do know that five years in, my business is thriving, I’m loving my work, and I’ve never been happier with the balance between my professional and personal life.
Four pieces of advice really helped keep me afloat during my first months when I was self-employed, and helped accelerate my growth since. In my latest Forbes article, I share the guidance that helped me succeed at starting my own business.
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