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Ever wondered about the 5 secrets to building a business successfully from the ground up? It takes commitment, drive, and a whole lot of passion for what you do. Kim from The Celebration Shoppe is here today to tell us more:
A few weeks ago I shared that I’ll be speaking at the last stop on this year’s Bloggy Boot Camp tour. Honestly, I’m incredibly honored that these smart ladies want me to share what I’ve learned over the past four years.
It’s been a great road, at times a bit bumpy, but great. I like to call those bumps learning opportunities… oh, and did I learn! Just know, if any business owner tells you it’s all cupcakes and rainbows they’re fibbing.I’m just thankful I have a super supportive husband, kids that don’t mind holiday parties (where they’re photographed from all angles) three months before the real holiday and some wonderful entrepreneur (bloggers and store owner) girlfriends that I can vent to and ask advice from. Oh, and my masters in marketing has come in handy a time or two too as well. {smile}
That said, you don’t need a masters in marketing, or a masters in anything for that matter, to be a successful business owner.And since I doubt I’ll get to see each of your lovely smiling faces in Chicago (although I’d love to if you can get away for a weekend on November 2!), I thought I would outline the highlights of what I’ll be sharing.
It’s not rocket science, but it’s all very true.
Five secrets to building a business successfully from the ground up
1) Do what you LOVE, not like, LOVE
Anything less and you won’t have the passion to see your company through. The good days are easy, it’s those bad ones that will kill your ambition.
2) Business plan, have one
It doesn’t have to be an elaborate 80 page brief, but you do have to have one. It will help you stay focused and it will force you to articulate your goals.
3) Value yourself
If you don’t, no one else will, including brands. Do the math. Your time, your creativity, your opinions and your reach are all critical factors in setting your “value.”
4) Don’t be shy and don’t be afraid of no
If I was afraid of hearing no I would never have been featured in Parents, All You, Better Homes and Gardens, etc., because they didn’t come to me. I pursued them. Have I heard no? Of course I have! But you can’t be afraid of it.
5) There is nothing better than the “REAL” you
This one is hard for business owners and bloggers in the early days, but I’m here to tell you that if you’re not “real” I’m not reading you, watching you, following you, and neither is anyone else. You can be inspired by others, but don’t be intimidated by them and don’t mimic them. We all started somewhere.
I’ll be diving into building a business from the ground up in much more depth at Bloggy Boot Camp Brand Edition and if you’re planning to come, please introduce yourself!! I’d love to meet you!!
And if you can’t, but you want to learn more about the business of blogging, visit the SITS Girls for daily inspiration and tips. They cover everything from how to pitch a brand to how to make the most of your WordPress account.
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Thank you for the Tips I am and ready to apply what I learn and put into practice
whether it be just listening or sharing thoughts and ideas I’m always up for good encouraging
ideas learning sharing part of my life. looking to learn and grow from where I stand…
Thank you for this reassurance. Often times I wonder if I’m choosing the right path simply because things aren’t moving as quickly as I want, but it is a process and a journey that I know I will not regret.
I so wish I could attend this conference! Thank you for these tips. The one tip I need to follow more closely is “Don’t be shy and don’t be afraid of no.” For years, I allowed my hang-ups to defeat me and I’m very slowly learning to come out of my shell a bit more. But it takes years of confidence building. This post was just what I needed to read today. Thanks!
Love this! It came right on time to. I struggle with #4 A lot and it’s something that I have to just get pass and excpet that the no’s will lead to yes. Thanks Francesca 🙂
Such a great post! I love the first one – do what you LOVE!
This is so true!! The hardest lesson I have learned is not to be afraid of “no!” If we are afraid of it, we will never get anywhere!
Have a great time at Bloggy Boot Camp.
An extremely timely post for me, thank you for the great tips (and confirmed for me that I am doing the right thing).
I am currently working on a business plan and it has been challenging. I am seeking assistance from the group S.C.O.R.E and reading a few business plan books. The good thing about this is that in the end I will have a clear concise picture of my business. As far as blogging I have finished a blog plan. The two though are separate ventures.
Thanks for the tips! I don’t consider my blogs as “businesses” because they aren’t for profit, but you still market yourself in a way. Even if your only goal is to help, income from it or not, you can’t do that if no one is reading you! It’s hard for me to market myself, so I share my passion. That passion gives me the courage to share and put myself out there, even if it means rejection, because it is worth the chance! I think you know what I mean. 🙂
Very nice – and timely – post! Thanks! I know you will deliver a dynamic session!