Category: Work From Home

Why Not Start Your Own Virtual Business ?

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With this pandemic crisis going on globally, most businesses that is deemed “non-essential” had to lay their employees off .  Most states or counties have enforced their ” Stay at Home” order. So although, most bills (electricity, interest payment, telephone) have been suspended for 2 month (again in certain states /counties), you still have other expenses to be paid rent, gas, food, and supplies.  Now, you may can get unemployment, but can everyone can? How long will it last? You may can get a grant. But, will you qualify or meet the requirements?

 

So, when these are not options for you, why not tap into your skills and start your own business from home ? Were you a medical biller or medical receptionist? Do it virtually !  Were you an accountant? Get clients virtually ! Were you a marketer for a company? Offer marketing services to businesses who need to blast their business and get online sales! There’s more than one way to skin a cat.

As an entrepreneur who have been in a virtual business for over 10 years, I guarantee you, you can do it ! Let’s plan and develop together !

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If you  need help or guidance on how to do so, book an appointment with me ! I offer free 30 minutes consultations. I guarantee  we can help get you started in something. So what you weren’t any of those things we listed above, but you may have an hidden talent of gift, maybe you good in sales , who knows ! Contact me and I will explain the process how we go about doing that ! Let’s create your own stream of income !

Book Your Free 30 min Consultation Here !  Book Now !   Or, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to fill out inquiry form below:

 

Successfully Operating a Business

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Over the past few years, Georgia has been rapidly growing and booming with small businesses.  Georgia has become a hub for innovation and creative ideas, a place where entrepreneurs can come to act on their aspirations. Atlanta, GA is the named the 7th top city in the United States to start a small business in. Most of Georgia’s revenue comes from small businesses. So what are the challenges for small business ? Staying in operation,  funding, keeping a consistent cash flow. These are just to name a few.  Many consultants, such as myself, have seen over the years, how businesses begin and in the next 6 months or few years, close. So what do you we do to decrease the chances of that happening? First, lets educate our small business owners and inspired entrepreneurs. 

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Let’s provide them with the necessary tools needed to operate a successful business. Many owners and entrepreneurs doesn’t know which financial statement they shall review or why should they be reviewed. As consultants, we break down each section and help them analyze the overall picture. Even in the beginning stage, it is important for us to know your business idea, what entity type you want to  establish, and why. Here is where we assess the pros and cons with your selection. Based on that information, you select what is better for you and your vision.
Next, you are putting plans in place. Most consultants helps with strategic planning or developing the best business practices for your company. It is very important for all owners to understand why having guidelines, policies, and procedures in place. This protects them from any disputes or legal actions. Also you want to make sure that these components align with the vision you have for your company.
Now you talk about effective marketing strategies for your business.
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Each marketing consultant can help you strategically analyze which marketing platform or sales channel will be perfect for your business. Social media has become one the number 1 effective tools for driving sales. You just have to know your target audience and how to reach them.
Once we go over theses key essentials tips and tools needed to run your business, now its time to review the overall scope of your business on an executive level. Every aspect of your business should be examined: Marketing, Business Processes, Practices, Policies and Procedures, Workflow, and Work Performance. Once you have to carefully review each component, ask these question,  Are each effective ? Are they performing to their satisfied capacity? Do they align with your vision? Where do you see the opportunity? where is the threat? Which area can improve? Once you answer these questions, you must come to a conclusion if your business can carry on to the next month, if not, what is your plan actions ?
This is what we teach and educate small business owners on, operating a business, successfully running a business, and effective marketing strategies.
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We have successfully coached businesses, helped start ups, redefine and shape businesses, and even help with the growth and improvement of a business. We have put together a training manual for small business owners, packed with a wealth of knowledge, tools, and tips needed to successfully operate your business.
For seminars, training, and workshops; books us as your facilitator ! For more information, contact us at info@peavyassociates.com or Coordinate with Danielle Eaton at danielleeatonllc@gmail.com for booking info at Self Development U.
Successfully Yours,
 
Teleigha Peavy, Principal Consultant

Wanting Consistent Projects

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All you need is one! That’s my response every time I speak with a fellow colleague wanting to start a business or become a freelancer.  They always states, “It seems to come easy for you to get more projects.” But actually, it didn’t.

When I got started, I was putting in twenty proposals a day and constantly promoting my services. After two weeks, I got my first break. A willing client was very considerate of giving me a chance. Of course it was based upon my experience and knowledge of a particular software, but it was my very first time working remotely for someone. I made it my mission and duty to do a good job for this client because I knew that this could lead to me winning more projects. The client was so impressed he wrote me a great review and 5star rating on the freelancing website. After that, it became a snowball effect. I was still putting in a lot of proposals but I had my resume, rating, and review to help me win the projects.

Now of course there will be hurdles or hiccups along the way. Everything is a challenge. Sometimes life will throw you a curveball, but that’s when you expect the unexpected. The number one trait clients look for in a service provider is dependability. There are so much technology out there where you can keep your client informed of any situations you may have. You also want to gain their trust and confidence in you that the work will be performed right. Even if it’s remotely, clients can hear that confidence in your voice.  As a freelancer or small business, you don’t just give correct work, but quality and outstanding work, sometimes you have to go above and beyond for clients. Their reviews really do matter.

You have to remain persistent and determined to keep getting projects, perform quality work, get reviews or references, and market your services. When I use Moonlighting to promote my services, I post my opportunities and then share them via, Twitter and Facebook. I then take the link and post it to Linkedin. Oh my gosh the exposure and traffic I was getting!  I love to hear my phone chime from the Moonlighting App that someone saved my opportunity and liked it! Soon I started to get in emails and calls about my services.

Since the snowball effect of projects after projects begin, I’ve changed my mindset from self-employed to a small business owner. I legally formed my business in 2011 (even though I’ve been doing this since 2009) and developed processes and systems to manage and perform my work. There’s processes for marketing like posting opportunities two times a day on websites for service providers like Moonlighting, responding to bids, marketing services, and posting ads.  Once you start getting a lot of busy work, you will need management systems in place for organization, structure, and effectively perform the required services.

So start submitting proposals and bids, market your services, use freelancing websites like Moonlighting to get in more consistent clients! All you need is one good client and review! The rest will surely come!

Business Consultant and Coach, ” Your Idea is My Business. ” Understanding Your Vision

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I’ve helped many clients start their businesses and develop plans for their businesses. These are just the starting point when establishing a business. My question is, ” What is your next move? Many entrepreneurs or individuals seek guidance from a Consultant or Coach. We can develop road maps, plans of actions, and give you encouragement, but ultimately you have to take the steps and necessary actions to get out there and going. It takes hard work, determination, faith, and will power to step outside the box away from a 9 -5 into your own.

If you have a vision of your career or future, do you act on it? or let it go by? Sometimes we are granted a foresight of the path we suppose to be on for ourselves, but often times we become so worried about paying bills and being complacent with our 9-5 (not guaranteed, nothing is these days) that we won’t step out on faith and take risks. The definition of an Entrepreneur is RISK! You inherit all of the risks required to run a business from gains to losses, and government compliance, you deal with it all like an OWNER should. Our fear turns our won’t into can’t , impounding us with doubts that will take control over our lives if we let it.

My clients come to me with their ideas and businesses they want to open. As a Business Consultant and Coach I give you realization based upon research and numbers (profitable or not). No, I’m not the one who sells you pipe dreams and probably won’t agree with you all the time. However, the information and advice I give you is to help you and not harm you. I provide you with information to use to help you think , analyze, and set realistic goals for yourself and business.

Again, what is your plan? What is your vision telling you? What steps are you willing to take to act on your vision?   Let us guide your vision by  creating the roadmaps and plans you need to take your idea from concept to action!

For more information on how I can help,  contact me at http://www.peavyassociates.com. Schedule Your 15 min Free Consultation here at https://directory.bookedin.com/peavy–associates-business-services-inc