Being an entrepreneur usually means thinking outside the box and breaking all the rules. At the same time, there are some rules that will make entrepreneurship a bit easier.
Knowing when to toss the rules out the window and when to go by the book is not an easy puzzle for any entrepreneur, but it is an essential one for carving your own path without deviating so far that you miss out on opportunities. So this week’s Gig Economy is all about rules that might actually be helpful for an entrepreneur.
Finances By the Book
We’re all embarking on our own journey for a million reasons, from personal fulfillment, to helping others, to creating something new and different. At the same time, you do need stable finances in order to stay on track. Check out our 5 personal finance rules for entrepreneurs and learn basics of how to keep your bank account happy as you pursue your dreams.
Make Tough Decisions
When transitioning from traditional employment to entrepreneurship, sometimes having all the decisions fall to you can be overwhelming. It’s easy to get stuck on both big decisions and small in the face of so much pressure, so how can you make things a bit easier on yourself? Inc presents 6 rules for decision making which are really worth reading and implementing.
Present Your Best Self
We all know the absolute basics for any presentation – speak directly to your audience including lots of eye contact, don’t have too much text in your visual aids, and do relate to your audience in a way they will understand. Yet in this day and age where presentations have so rapidly evolved, it can be hard to know the rules of making a great presentation. That’s why we’ve put together 5 steps for creating a killer presentation so you’ll know exactly what to do to get it right.
Be Socially Smart
Having a Facebook page or Twitter account is a great marketing tool for your business, but it can also be a bit of thorny territory when it comes to dealing with unhappy customers. To help you figure out the social rules for navigating tricky situations, Huffington Post Small Business has a helpful guide on social media manners. Remember, social media is a public place, so the stakes are high for getting it right.
What’s your golden rule for entrepreneurship? Tell us in the comments!
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