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3 Early Signs Your One-Person Business Is Going to Crash Badly
How I stopped caring about my well-running business.
When you hear the phrase 'entrepreneurial journey,' images of bustling startups, late-night brainstorming sessions, and the intoxicating thrill of success might dance before your eyes.
But let's not forget the other side of that coin.
The neon signs of impending doom aren't always as glaring as a plummeting bank balance or a barrage of customer complaints.
They are subtle and show early up in the process. Even more when you are trying to run a business all by yourself.
But, oh, how I wish someone had pulled me aside in those early days, over a casual coffee, and whispered the truths that aren't so glamorous. That you should focus on a few crucial things first before caring about making a profit.
The Ebb and Flow of My Web Design Journey
It all began on a rainy afternoon, the kind where you're trapped indoors, left alone with your thoughts. As I scrolled through a sea of beautifully designed websites, a spark ignited within me.
"Why not create something of my own?" I thought.