So your little practice is thriving, with you, and only you, at its helm, doing everything from landing the clients to managing their books to taking the calls to emptying the garbage. It’s all you—that’s the nature of a sole proprietorship. And while that’s been good so far, you’d like to advance your business to the next level.
Anita Campbell, author and manager of online communities and informational websites, shares “How to Take Your Solopreneurship to the Next Level” in a guest post on the U.S. Small Business Association website. Here we share three of her five suggestions:
1. Change Your Business Structure. If you’re a solopreneur, than you’re running your business as a sole proprietor which is one of the easiest business structures to launch. But as your business grows, it’s important that you protect your personal assets, which are left unguarded in this structure. If someone sues your business, they’re suing you, making you personally liable for those expenses. But if you change your business structure to that of a corporation or LLC, you separate yourself from your business, eliminating any personal liability.
2. Figure out Your Staffing Needs. To truly grow your business, you must hire a support staff that enables you to serve more clients than is currently possible. While you may be weary of the cost, there are only so many you can serve on your own. And expanding your business doesn’t necessarily mean you must hire a large, full-time support staff. Campbell suggests looking at the following options when considering your staffing needs: “freelancer, intern, agency or consultant, part-timer, full-timer.” Each of these comes with pros or cons, and not all will suit your requirements. Do a little research before your start the application process.
3. Be Willing to Invest Time. As Campbell explains, “While yes, adding people to your team will lighten your load in some ways, if you’re truly ready to grow your business to be competitive with bigger players, you’ll probably have to spend more time working on that growth. Let your family know that at least for the time being, you’ll be less available at home.”
If you’re thinking about advancing your practice, these three tips will definitely point you in the direction of increased capacity and profitability. Do the necessary research and then act!
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Resource
Campbell, Anita. “How to Take Your Solopreneurship to the Next Level.” 18 September 2014 www.sba.gov
