Gig Economy News: Becoming Your Best Asset

There’s nothing more exciting in entrepreneurship than the first signs of success! However, sometimes, new results can bring new challenges, and it’s important to always keep learning and growing about entrepreneurship “best practices” as your business grows and its needs evolve.

There’s no better way to get broad information quickly than a great list, so that’s why this week’s Gig Economy News is all about lists from around the web to help you be your business’ best asset.

Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees

Have you heard the saying; “you’ve got to spend money to make money”? There’s nothing worse for a cash-strapped entrepreneur than the feeling that their business could grow more if they just had a bit more money. Luckily, getting money for your business is totally doable. Sometimes you just need to think outside the box a little. Here’s our top 10 creative ways to fund your startup!

Keep Your Employees

Did you ever have a great employee quit and you just couldn’t figure out why? It may seem like people hunting for jobs are a dime a dozen, but a high-quality employee is hard to find, and it’s essential to keep them when you do. You may not even be aware of the things you’re doing that could cause your best team members to start sending out resumes! To help you avoid the biggest mistakes, here’s Entrepreneur’s list of 9 things managers do that make good employees quit.

Go From Sometimes to Full Time

Is your “side project” going really well? Is it maybe even going well enough that you could consider upgrading it from a “when you have the time” gig to a business? If you think that it’s time to take your pastime to full time, it’s important to do so strategically so that you can make sure to optimize your chance for success. Here’s our guide for how to do that, check out these 4 ways to turn your side gig into a full time job.

Play Nicely With Others

Co-Working spaces can be an excellent solution for entrepreneurs who need the feel of an office in order to stay productive, but don’t have the budget or even the desire for an office of their own. Not only is a Co-Working space a great place to get stuff done, it’s also a great place to network, which means that making a good impression is crucial. Inc Magazine is here to make sure you put your best face forward, with the 5 most annoying etiquette violations in a Co-Working Space.

What kind of changes did you have to make as your business grew? Tell us in the comments!

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