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Solopreneurs are successful because of their hard work and perseverance, which are all excellent attributes. However, in this digital era, strive to work smarter, not harder. If you feel you are being weighed down by routine activities and you are finding it difficult to concentrate on larger-scale growth, it may be time to explore the art of automation. Automation enables a more effective, productive, and flexible work culture. Automating processes helps to improve decision-making, allocation of resources, staff productivity, and client satisfaction. Embracing and implementing automation can save you time every day, allowing you to focus on other important tasks. How Automation Can Save You Time When you’re working as a solopreneur, it’s easy to lose track of the time you need to get everything done. This is particularly true if you spend much of your day doing tedious, time-consuming activities. Automating routine administrative duties allows you to focus on strategy rather than …

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Are you a coach or a solopreneur? Do you work with private clients? Do you know that you can take your business to a higher level by hiring a virtual assistant? Yes, business is booming, and you’re getting new clients every day. Even at that, your business has yet to reach its full potential without a virtual assistant. It's fine if you are a little skeptical. You’re not sure how spending money on a VA can help you earn money in the long run. Let’s start by taking a look at some of the services you’re missing without a virtual assistant. You probably are not aware that you’re missing some of them already. 1. Answering calls and responding to emails Have you ever heard your phone ring while you’re busy with another client? Distraction sets in immediately. You’re torn between picking the call and ignoring it. If you pick it, the client that you’re talking to might not like it. And if you ignore it, you may have shut the door on a prospective client calling for the first time. …

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What you love can set you up for an enjoyable life? In the early days of running your solo or small business, it can feel like an enjoyable hobby. Treating it as such, however, can lead to a number of problems and most certainly will not lead you to earn six figures. Here are some guidelines for determining if you’re treating your business as a hobby and why you need to make some changes in order to grow. Organization When creating your new business like a hobby, you’re likely to become increasingly disorganized. This is manageable if you only have a few clients, but you’ll quickly find yourself spending time trying to get all of your paperwork in order. To make your work into a business, you’ll need to develop a system for managing your bills, receipts, and other paperwork, and you’ll want to store it in a centralized location. Fortunately, digital programs make it easier to do so, but it’s best to start as soon as possible. Even if your business is young, you’ll still need to …

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