If you’ve ever taken a business college course, you probably didn’t learn when to get help in Entrepreneur 101. However, that doesn’t make getting help any less important.

Entrepreneurship can be a lonely path at times, but to be successful, you can’t truly do it all on your own. At some point, you’re going to need help.

Starting a business is hard work, even if you’re passionate about your business. There are so many things that need to be done, from developing a business plan to marketing your product or service. And it can be easy to feel overwhelmed, especially if you’re new to entrepreneurship.

That’s why it’s important to get help when you need it. There are many resources available to entrepreneurs, from government agencies to business organizations and individual mentors.

In this article, I’m going to tell you the signs it’s time to get support, resources that can provide you with help, and how to prepare for getting the help you’ll need to be a successful entrepreneur.

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Portfolio diversification. It’s not sexy, but it’s the key to hedging your risk when it comes to investing.

If you dream of achieving financial freedom, investing and portfolio diversification can support your journey. 

If you’re following the FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early), portfolio diversification is even more important.

Diversification is the practice of spreading your money across different asset classes, industries, and geographic regions. This helps reduce your risk by minimizing your exposure to any one particular investment or market sector.

Whether you’re just starting to invest, or well into your investing strategy, portfolio diversification can help you build a portfolio that will help you achieve your financial goals, FIRE or otherwise.

In this article, I’ll provide you with the key factors you’ll want to consider when you choose your investments, and tips on how to build a diversified portfolio that will help you achieve FIRE.

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If you dream of turning your side hustle into a money-making machine, then one of the best things you can do for yourself is set realistic business growth expectations.

It’s not easy to be an entrepreneur, but success is possible, especially if you set reasonable expectations.

If you set your sights too high, then you set yourself up for disappointment. That disappointment can lead to a lack of motivation which can stunt your business growth entirely, and eventually lead it to failure.

On the other hand, if you set your sights too low, then you might miss out on potential opportunities.

It’s a bit like “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” You don’t want to set your sights too high, or too low. You want exactly what’s right for you and your business. 

But how do you know what’s right?

In this article, I’m going to give you 7 key steps you can use to set realistic business growth expectations. Follow these tips and you’ll be well on your way to turning your side hustle into a money-making machine.

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Introduction

Do your priorities include achieving financial freedom goals?

Financial freedom via the FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early), is a growing trend. After all, why wouldn’t you want the freedom to choose what you do with your time? 

When you achieve your financial freedom goals, you have the flexibility to choose how you live your life. You can live on YOUR terms. That kind of freedom can completely change your life for the better.

Maybe your career matters to you and you could never imagine retiring early. Even if that’s the case, wouldn’t it feel great to be able to choose whether or not you work?

One of the key components of the FIRE movement is investing. When you invest your money wisely, your money can grow over time and support you in retirement, early or not.

In this article, you’ll learn the various ways your investments can fire your financial freedom goals.

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How to Create a Business Plan: The Key Steps

If you’re committed to turning your passion project into a profitable venture, you may want to consider building a business plan.

A business plan is a roadmap for your business. It helps you define your goals, strategies, and financial projections. It’s also essential if you’ll ever need to attract investors or secure funding.

Whether you have a small business on the side or a business that’s forecasted to make millions, a business plan can be a valuable tool.

If you’re thinking about starting a business, or if you’re already in business and want to take it to the next level, you should consider whether or not a business plan can benefit you.

In this article, I’m going to tell you exactly how to create a business plan that will support your company’s growth.

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I began following the FIRE movement nearly a decade ago. While I still have a journey ahead of me, FIRE has helped me substantially change my life in short order.

Since I started FIRE, I’ve paid off my student loans, maximized my income, learned to live below my means, and achieved many of my other financial goals.

While my journey is far from over, FIRE has helped me become more financially free. Between myself and my partner, we can afford to live off just one of our incomes.

When it comes to the FIRE movement, we still have plans for what we want to accomplish in the future, and in this article, I’m going to tell you exactly what we have planned for FIRE next.

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My stock market investing journey didn’t start with a bang.

I remember what it was like when I started my first 401K. There were so many options and I had NO idea what I was doing. I asked a supervisor for advice, but he couldn’t provide any.

Confused and overwhelmed, I did my best to make smart investing choices, but I couldn’t be sure. 

After that day, I committed to learning what I could about investing so that I could be better prepared in the future.

It’s been over a decade since then, and while I’m continuously advancing my knowledge of stock market investing, I’ve come a long way.

In this article, I’m going to tell you how I learned to make smarter investing choices, and how I invest my money today to add FIRE to my finances.

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Job skills are essential to build a solid career. It can take time and effort to acquire and build the skills you need, but continuous development is essential for long-term career success.

Throughout my career, I’ve obtained various job skills, but a few have served me more than others.

In this article, I’m going to tell you about the 10 most important job skills I’ve obtained in my career. I’ll tell you how those skills served me in my career, and how you can enhance your skill set in these areas.

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If you’ve been following the FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early), you probably already know that early retirement is a fundamental component.

When I first started pursuing FIRE with my partner, I had no plans to retire early. I figured I’d achieve financial freedom, but would likely continue working in my career for many years.

After my boys were born, my perspective changed. While I know that I won’t be ready to retire any time soon, it is something that I’m passionate about pursuing.

In this article, I’m going to tell you how I plan on getting to the “retire early” portion of the FIRE method. I’ll also tell you what I’ve achieved to date with FIRE, and what I have planned when I eventually choose to retire early.

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FIRE retirement is something that really only became important to me after my kids were born.

In the past, I was blindly ambitious. I dreamed of climbing high up the corporate ladder and achieving remarkable milestones throughout my career.

I could have easily continued on that path, had I decided it was right for me, but thanks to my children, I quickly determined it wasn’t.

That doesn’t mean I don’t respect those that have continued on that path. It’s a tough journey forward, and I applaud anyone for going after their dreams, regardless of what they are.

A FIRE retirement became important to me because I started dreaming of spending more time with my children. I don’t ever see myself giving up ambition, or my career entirely, but I’d like to have more flexibility to choose how I work, when, and how much.

Over the years, I’ve been able to become far more financially free than I ever was, though I’m still working to achieve a FIRE retirement. My partner and I have made remarkable progress on our journey, and we can live off of just one of our incomes today if we choose.

In this article, I’ll share the methods we used to become more financially free, and I’ll tell you what I’d like to achieve with a FIRE retirement.

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