When someone tells you that you cant do something you sure as hell can if you really want to, and you really put your mind to it!!! Six full months into business and I am over the bloody moon to confirm that I have doubled the work (and money invoiced) this month to last month. Bearing in mind last month WAS the best month to date this is the best thing ever!!! Starting up on your own can be really hard, I know this! It can be hard to get motivated when things arent going to plan and when a client says no to you thats like a massive slap in the face. Ive been through that and I know its hard - but here I am, 6 months into business, on a (very) liveable income and I want to help others do the same with a little bit of advice. If you have just started out in business I hope this will help you! * Surround yourself with people that encourage, support and motivate you. * The 5 people you spend the most time with will be the people that you are most like so find focused, motivated and interesting people. * Go networking! Not only is this a great way to meet new potential leads but with the smaller groups (like Peterborough does Business, Link 4 Growth and St Neots Business Coffee Morning) you will find you are not alone and you will find people you can turn to for advice, who are in the same boat as you or they have been before! * Give yourself a break, if things dont go quite right dont beat yourself up about it * When a client turns you down / declines your offer move on. I was turned down for the first time last month and it was horrendous. That day I was already booked onto two networking events and it was great to be supported by people who had been through that themselves. I got back on the horse and carried on riding - look at me now! These are just a few bits of advice that have helped me get where I am now. I know it can be hard at times and if you ever want meet for a coffee and talk out your problems I am happy to be there Now - I have to go, Ive got some jumping around the house to do followed by some excited screaming!
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:38:17 +0000
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