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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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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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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My career switch began when I started my first business in 2017, but it wasn’t until 2019 that I shifted from a full-time laboratory manager role into a marketing communications role.

To be truthful, it was a tough transition to make, but then again, I’ve never heard of a career switch being perfectly smooth.

Despite the challenge, I knew that the career change was right for me.

In this article, I’ll tell you exactly how I made my career switch. I’ll also share 7 tips from my own learning experiences. These tips will help you make your own career switch, regardless of where you start in your career or where you’d like to end up.

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In 2020, right in the middle of the pandemic, I turned one of my side gigs into a full-time job. It wasn’t easy, but with hard work, some great support, and even a bit of luck, I managed to replace my income in short order.

I was one of the numerous people that found themselves without a job when COVID shut the world down.

It was tough, but I committed to finding a way forward. I was confident that I would find a way to replace my income.

In this article, I’m going to tell you how I turned one of my side gigs into a full-time job, and how I managed to replace my income when I suddenly found myself jobless in the middle of the pandemic.

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After I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, I feared I’d never be able to build a successful career, and it was a dream that greatly mattered to me.

After my diagnosis, it was hard to face the reality that I would likely live with a chronic illness for the rest of my life.

While I didn’t give up on my dreams, I knew that my plans would need to shift, at least to some degree.

When I was young I dreamed of becoming an astronaut. I went to college with that intent and by the time I graduated, I’d become quite familiar with astronaut requirements.

The requirements were strict and incredibly difficult to overcome, even for someone in perfect health, so I knew my chances of becoming an astronaut were essentially 0.

However, I knew I could still become a scientist, and I dreamed of building a successful career and making a difference through science.

As you’ll soon learn, my career didn’t go exactly as planned, and I never foresaw making a shift like I would eventually make, but I did manage to build a successful career. In this article, I’m going to tell you exactly what I did to build my career while managing Crohn’s disease.

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If professional development matters to you and you’re balancing a chronic illness, you’re in the right place.

It’s not easy to balance a chronic illness with your professional pursuits, but if career advancement matters to you then it’s important to consider your professional development.

So how do you balance your professional and health needs? It’s not an easy balance to achieve, and if you’re anything like me, then you probably have to make frequent adjustments on your journey.

You don’t need to sacrifice your health or your career, but achieving that balance is essential if you dream of advancing your career.

In this article, you’ll get 10 tips you can use on your professional development journey so that you can better balance your chronic illness and your career goals.

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Ready to start your next side hustle as a chronic illness warrior? If so, you might be wondering how to get started.

There’s a lot to think about when you’re starting a new project for the first time. You might not initially be sure who your target audience (or customer) is, for instance, and you might not know what to invest your time in first.

Whether you decide you want to be a writer, painter, freelancer, or any other kind of side hustler, it will help to have a plan of attack.

In this article, I’m going to give you 10 simple steps you can take to get your new side hustle off the ground and running as a chronic illness warrior.

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It can be difficult to manage a full-time career alongside a chronic illness, but a side hustle might just be a great complement to your life.

There are numerous options, but have you ever wondered what makes some of the best side hustles for those that have a chronic illness?

Living with a chronic illness can be challenging in itself, but it doesn’t mean you can’t have a side hustle or a passion project, for that matter. In fact, a side hustle can be a great way to supplement your income, stay productive, and feel a sense of accomplishment.

In this article, I’m going to tell you all about the 10 best side hustles for chronic illness warriors, plus I’ll give you 5 tips to help you get started with your next project, regardless of what you choose to pursue.

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