Archive for the ‘Early Struggles’ Category
The Mindset You Need Before You Get into the Business
Friday, July 24th, 2009 by Peter TenzerFor any of us who have been in the photography business for a while we understand that there has always been an ebb and flow to getting assignments. When the economy is good we work; when it’s bad, we don’t. You kind of get used to it although it is always nerve wracking when it’s slow. (more…)
The Leap to Self-employment or New Business Ownership
Friday, July 10th, 2009 by Mike SohaI recently asked a LinkedIn Question regarding individual financial startup positions. I wanted to know how people were getting their businesses off the ground today and how they were getting by. Those responding put up their own resources in terms of time, energy and cash and some had raised money through debt and equity. A few respondents spoke about risk vs. benefit and the reality that you stand to “loose something” when you make an entrepreneurial move. Naming exactly what is at stake and “finding benefits you never expected” also weighed in. (more…)
Ain’t Too Proud to Beg
Monday, June 1st, 2009 by Nick ChiechiOne of the struggles of starting a business is cash flow. In fact one of the problems of a mature business is cash flow. Once you are in the “running a business” mode, you have ongoing expenses such as rent, salary, supplies, equipment, vendor purchases, insurance, etc… These expenses follow you everywhere and don’t let up. (more…)
