Adrienutza Business Blog: April 2017

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

5 Reasons You Should Keep Your Day Job

While I regularly write about side hustles, earning more and how amazing it was to leave my day job for self-employment, there are far more reasons to keep your day job than leave it. Your livelihood is no laughing matter, and quitting your job with no game plan can lead to a personal finance disaster. Before you give notice and walk away from a steady income, consider these five reasons to stick with it. After all, the expression “don’t quit your day job” came from somewhere! Read on to find out if it applies to you.

Thursday, April 6, 2017

The Simple Secrets of Business Growth People Forget

Last month, my business hurdled across the thirteen-year mark. Business is fantastic. Revenue and profit are at record levels. Lately, other people have begun noticing my prosperous little business and started asking questions.

"What is your secret?" They ask. "How have you built your business from nothing to something? "

These questions made think about the fundamental principles I used to build my business. Here are the six I came up with.

Four Economy-Proof Business Ideas

Online ResellerWith no mortgage or lease and relatively low overhead, online sellers can survive in a tough economy when brick-and-mortar stores might struggle to keep their doors open. You can resell products directly, or act as a middleman, connecting buyers and sellers in return for a portion of the profit. Reselling used merchandise saves the consumer money, which is another advantage.
Accountant or BookkeeperYou have probably heard it said that the only two things certain in this life are death and taxes. People and businesses will almost certainly need help with bookkeeping and tax filing. If you have the necessary training and certification, offering your services as an accountant can be a great idea in a down economy. A bookkeeping business is also a great way to generate income while helping others get a handle on their own.
CourierTime-sensitive materials still need to get from point A to point B. Courier and transportation services — both local and long-distance — are essential in any economy. If you are willing to make deliveries last-minute, during bad weather and even on holidays, you can increase your chances of succeeding. Word of mouth marketing is a key element of growing this type of business, so make sure you ask for referrals once you begin to collect happy customers.
Content WriterCopywriters and bloggers are always needed (maybe even more than usual) when the economy is slow. Persuasive writing is what gets people to make purchases when their tendency is to save and not spend. Content marketing also goes hand-in-hand with social media, so you can a consider adding in social media management to help clients fully leverage digital marketing to reach their audience.