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my startup confession: how to survive your first year of business (part 2)

June 24, 20148 Comments

Two weeks ago, I celebrated my first full year in business. It was a proud moment for me and I am still overwhelmed by the outpouring of support that I received from so many people.

We’ve all seen the bleak statistics – some even claiming that up to 90% of startups will fail. I know entrepreneurs who have met this fate despite putting their passion, blood, sweat and tears into their idea. Previously, I shared my first 5 tips on how you can set yourself up for success.

Today I have my second set of tips for you. Read these to learn how you, too, can survive your first year of business.Continue Reading

surround yourself with the right people

September 4, 20182 Comments

I’ve been reminded almost daily lately of the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people.

Not just in business, but also in our personal lives.

So often we feel that time is an indication of someone’s benefit to our lives. It causes us to hold on to people and situations that no longer serve us. And yet sometimes the people who have been in our lives the longest can be the ones who understand us the least.

This is particularly difficult when it comes to leading an unconventional career path and running your own business. Following your passion, even if others around you can’t quite see your vision. When those people who are meant to be the closest to us doubt us the most…Continue Reading

it’s okay to be vulnerable in business

March 28, 2017Be the first to share your thoughts...

I’ve always been personal in my blog posts.

From the beginning of my own startup journey, I published my confessions series every 6 weeks. It was a carthartic process for me but also helped you understand that it’s not always easy to start a business. There will be a lot of uncertainty. A lot of self-doubt. Rejection. Stress. The list goes on.

They also showed you that I GOT it. I’ve been through it all, too.

When I’ve allowed myself to be vulnerable in these personal posts, they have always received great response. You appreciate the honesty. You see that I’m human, too, and not just some person behind a screen.

And yet, I’ve been um-ing and ah-ing about what to post publicly next because the last couple of weeks have been rough for me.

my startup confession: how to survive your first year of business (part 2)

surround yourself with the right people

it’s okay to be vulnerable in business

is it wise to be vulnerable?

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