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Seven Traps New Entrepreneurs Fall Into
Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me From Day One
So you started a business? Congratulations! You are on your way to taking back charge over your time and life and designing life your way. Entrepreneurship is exhilarating, but there are many traps you must watch out for. Today I will identify the top ones:
1/ Whom You Invest In
In the beginning, you should hire ONE experienced and vetted business coach (not a mindset/energy/manifestation/ empowerment/guru/social media expert type coach) who:
- has 10+ years of business experience,
- built a legitimate and successful business outside of coaching (this is very important),
- is knowledgeable in business setup, including legal and financial issues, marketing, and sales and
- does not force you to use one method or software but tailors a strategy to your unique business needs, personality, and work style
Here are some tips for hiring the right coach. Beware of hiring the wrong coaches. Don’t be fooled by reviews that are often written by affiliates, paid reviews, or clever marketing, which anyone can pay for to impress others. It is a big investment since coaches aren’t cheap, but nothing will sink you faster than…
