Are you a small business looking to boost sales, an entrepreneur looking for leads, or a solopreneur hoping to get your business off the ground? When your business is on the cusp of growth, there are a lot of decisions to make. It could feel intimidating even to begin, let alone know which direction to go. With our expertise in money management, expenseRegister has supported clients from a variety of industries with one common goal — to boost business.
Whether you run a dropshipping e-commerce site or are establishing a consulting firm teaching clients how to grow their business, smart and savvy entrepreneurs should be on the lookout for these four tech tips, tricks, and trends.
Call up your former coworkers and supervisors and reach out to college friends on social media. Keep it casual at first, then ask about what they’re doing professionally — what are they most excited about at work these days. Everyone in your network is a potential client for a "solopreneur," or at least has a lead for a new opportunity. Find ways to subtly show them how your business could benefit that area that they feel so passionate about.
If your network is small, don’t worry! You can expand it by volunteering, joining local business associations, and participating in professional development programs. Every effort you make to meet someone new is also an opportunity to grow your business.
Entrepreneurs often invest more than time and money into their ventures, they invest a piece of themselves. That’s why many decide to form a limited liability company (LLC)—to protect their personal and professional assets.
There are many perks to being an LLC, especially for "solopreneurs." You get access to tax breaks, limited liability insurance, business loans, and a business line of credit. But it all starts with filing the paperwork to become an LLC. Forming a Washington LLC takes several steps, so do your research or hire a formation company to help. Also, every state has different LLC regulations and requirements, so take the time to learn the ones common to your area.
Your website is the core of your business's marketing success—even more so for those "solopreneurs" out there running the whole show alone. Assessing your small business marketing budget can help you determine the funds you need to build a website that stands out from the rest.
Ideasonpurpose.com highlights 7 qualities of good websites, but all these sites typically agree that user-friendly is the most important one. Your website is your first point of contact with potential clients. They can learn about your products and services, discover how they will benefit, and submit inquiries or request more information. A good website will even benefit current customers, often allowing them to purchase products, submit work orders, write reviews, and pay invoices.
As a solopreneur, you wear many hats—sometimes all at once. Keeping track of your various projects, tasks, milestones and due dates can be a full-time job in and of itself. You need an organization system that helps you stay focused on growing your business.
There are many free online project management tools like Asana, Basecamp, or Trello that can help you manage everything, from uploading files to editing documents, from calendar syncing to tracking progress. Look for a simple project management tool that can grow with your business needs.
When you keep your thumb on the tech pulse, entrepreneurs not only improve business, but also tap into new ideas, opportunities, and revenue streams. From forming an LCC to building a show-stopping website, explore some of these tips and trends to elevate your solopreneur endeavors.
If you need help understanding or implementing financial tech for your business, reach out to expenseRegister. We can give you access to tools, resources and one-on-one training you need for effortless money management.
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