ALL BY MYSELF

Small business owners tend to think they are the only one in their business trying to handle it all. Nope--not true--you actually have business associates and colleagues that are in the same boat as you! We all go through the same ups and downs, ins and outs, and around in circles. It's rather nice knowing that you're not the only one. You also don't have to handle all aspects of your business by yourself. As your business continues to grow eventually you need to get those important people on staff to help you out. When starting out, as I've stated before, it is best to get a mentor, or a coach. Search for someone who is familiar with your type of business and understands how to run a business. They will be able to see you through your pitfalls, etc. with great wisdom and understanding. Getting a Virtual Assistant will help you with all the paper work and administrative tasks so that you can continue to plow ahead on the growth of your business. Virtual Assistants are becoming better known now. Some specialize in specific things such as social media, web design, teleconferencing, etc. Find someone who will fit your needs. Just remember, you are paying them at cost and the value of their work should be hightly regarded! Those of you who are squeemish on the financial end of things, or just don't want to take the time to deal with it should consider getting a bookkeeper and/or CPA put in place. A bookkeeper can keep all your financial records in an orderly fashion so that you know where things are at. Regardless of the who and when to put these people in place, it is wise to understand your states laws of adding staff so that there aren't any misunderstanidng once you begin to hire. Make sure you have a lawyer in place and insurance to cover all matters.