5 thing's I've Learnt Running My Own Business

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Here are a few tips I have learnt over the years of running my own design business. And they relate to any business!
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1. Hire a good accountant and have accounting software. (I use @xero ) If you aren’t money minded like me, this is a life saver!​​​​​​​​
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2. Be organised & stick to a routine (especially if you work from a home office). You need to have structure and a plan each day, to avoid distractions and procrastinating. ​​​​​​​​
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3. Have the weekends off to avoid burning out! Life is all about balance, so switch off when you need to.​​​​​​​​
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4. Continue to educate yourself and grow. I’m constantly learning and evolving every week. ​​​​​​​​That can include new courses, reading books related to your field, chatting to others in your industry, and doing your own research.
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5. Plan your social content ahead of time, and get a scheduling app to make life easier. A few good ones are Later, Planoly and Sked. ​​​​​​​​Check out which one is right for you. This will save you so much time and stress, and allow you to have a much more consistent and aesthetic feed.
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businessLaura Cook