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ShanaNiederman
ShanaNiederman
April 19, 2018

QUESTION: What is the scariest thing you’ve ever had to tackle in your business?

  • April 19, 2018
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How did you get through it? Comment your experiences below!

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      Jess W
      June 5, 2018

      Love this post, @ShanaNiederman! I am a self-employed writer and blogger and I have encountered some challenging situations. The scariest thing I have had to decide is the pricing for my services. After networking with others in my field of work, I slowly began to create some appropriate prices. The Community is a great place to chat with others about their experiences and gain inspiration. 

       

      @EmilyMockett I would love to know your experience regarding this... What difficult situations have you encountered and how did you overcome them? :) 

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        EmilyMockett
        EmilyMockett
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        June 6, 2018

        Hi Jessica,

         

        Although I don't run my own business, the hardest thing about working in an accountancy firm as a QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor and specialist is managing my time. I have a lot of clients that reach out to me through various channels whether that be over the phone, via email or even just popping into the office! I find this particularly hard around VAT deadlines as there are some quarters which are busier than others.

         

        I get around this by keeping organised and prioritising my work loads.

         

        Kind Regards,

        Emily 

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          Jess W
          July 9, 2018

          Hi, @EmilyMockett,

           

          Yes, I think a lot of people can understand the struggles of time management. As time goes on, we become better at time managing but I do still have moments of panic.

           

          How do you prioritise the queries you receive from customers if they're communicating through various channels? I am sure this can be very overwhelming sometimes, especially around VAT deadlines. VAT deadlines are daunting for many people! 

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            Jess W
            July 10, 2018

            Hi @JJJZ! :)

             

            I hope you're well!

             

            I would love to know, what is the scariest thing you’ve ever had to tackle in your business? Have you had to make a big business move - take on extra work, hire new people, share your business at a large conference? It will be really interesting to hear your perspectives on this question.

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              Jess W
              July 16, 2018

              Hi, @Karsty! 

               

              What is the most daunting thing you have encountered since owning a business? 

               

              Share your experiences and comment below!

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              Karsty
              Karsty
              July 16, 2018

              Raising my prices from £13 per hour to £18 pounds per hour!

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                Jess W
                July 17, 2018

                Hi, @Karsty!

                 

                Thank you for sharing this. The scary moments in business can make you stronger and they re-align you closer to the purpose of your business. I know from my own experience, that the tough times have made me more determined.  

                 

                Why did you raise your prices? In the long run, was it a good or a bad decision? :) 

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                Jess W
                July 26, 2018

                Hi, @simonsaidi!

                 

                I hope you're doing well and the sun is shining wherever you are :smileyvery-happy: 

                 

                What is the scariest thing you have had to tackle in your business? Or is there anything that seems daunting at the moment? I know you have some big plans ahead! 

                 

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                simonsaidi
                July 26, 2018

                 One of the scariest moments was when I declared to close associates that I was starting a new business, and I got so much negativity from them. That instantly killed my morale and left me much confused, as my closest friends seemed not to believe in my abilities to succeed.

                After that, I had so many nightmares, picturing failure and totally broke. But a thing I learned over time is never say die, much resilience is needed over time to succeed in business. There are many risks and wrong decisions taken over time. And you encounter many failures time over, but never give up. Learn from your mistakes and live to fight another day!

                 

                  Karsty
                  Karsty
                  July 26, 2018

                  Thanks for posting that Simon. People are so strange. Why should anyone think a person cannot succeed at a business? I've had some huge personal issues in life, I don't really know how I've managed to sustain a successful business , but I have since 1995, with just one break of a year or 2.

                  Right now I'm still in the throes of being conned by a van dealer.

                  One thing I've learnt from this - NEVER EVER buy a vehicle without guaranteed checks.

                  NO MATTER HOW MUCH BOTHER IT IS.

                  https://www.gardenwisewatford.co.uk/

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