Dealing with a Competitor Who’s Targeting My Business I’m facing a challenging situation with a competitor who frequently spreads negative comments about my product in niche Facebook groups. The truth is, my product outperforms theirs in quality. To make matters worse, they’ve been buying my items on Amazon and Etsy just to leave one-star reviews. Read more…
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When “Being Your Own Boss” Starts Feeling Like a Job You Can’t Quit
When “Being Your Own Boss” Begins to Feel Like an Inescapable Job When I launched my business, I took on every role imaginable—marketing, accounting, customer service, product development—you name it. At first, it felt empowering to have full control. But then reality set in. My inbox was endlessly overflowing, my to-do list was never-ending, and Read more…
AMA – I’ve bootstrapped, built, grown and sustained a home service based business. Ask Me Anything.
Ask Me Anything (AMA)! I’ve successfully bootstrapped and grown a home service business. A little backstory: My wife and I have been married for nine years (it’s been an adventure since we tied the knot just six months after meeting!) and at one point we found ourselves $45,000 in debt (excluding our mortgage and vehicles) Read more…
I feel so lonely to start my own business
Starting my own business has left me feeling incredibly lonely. While people often talk about the freedom and joy of entrepreneurship, they rarely mention the isolating nature of the journey. It’s been two months since I took the plunge, and all I can feel is solitude. Sure, there are moments of happiness, but they quickly Read more…
Does anybody else have that employee, or those employees, who just can’t grasp the impact of the tariffs?
Do any of you have an employee or two who just can’t seem to grasp the impact of tariffs? One of mine struggles to understand how they work. With his hours being cut significantly, he thought I was just trying to avoid giving him a straight answer when I explained that it was due to Read more…
NYT: Young Professionals Are Increasingly Turning to Boring Small-Business Niches
NYT: Young Professionals Are Flocking to Unexciting Small-Business Niches The New York Times recently consulted us for a quote on this topic. We’ve certainly noticed a growing interest in the market for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for sale in recent years. This trend is largely fueled by MBA programs focusing on business acquisitions, the Read more…
ChatGPT Alternative for Marketing that Understands my Brand Better?
Seeking a ChatGPT Alternative for Tailored Marketing Solutions Hello everyone! I’m on the lookout for a ChatGPT alternative that can better grasp my brand’s unique identity. With hundreds of products being added and updated daily, I find that ChatGPT often produces generic content that doesn’t meet our needs. I’m particularly interested in a tool that Read more…
Running a business is lonely as hell.
Running a business can be an incredibly isolating experience, and it’s a reality that often goes unspoken when you’re starting out. Your friends and family may offer their support, but they don’t fully understand the challenges you face. Former colleagues might question why you left the security of a regular paycheck. If you have employees, Read more…
How did you get your first 100 customers?
What strategies did you use to land your first 100 customers? As the title suggests, I’m curious about your approach to acquiring your initial 100 customers. For us, we found that engaging with communities on subreddits frequented by our target audience was a key tactic in building our early clientele!
What is one subscription that you happily pay for every month as a business owner?
What’s one subscription you’re glad to invest in each month as a business owner? As the title suggests, what’s that one subscription you willingly pay for every month? For me, it’s definitely ChatGPT!