Listen "Starting and Running A Business Q&A With Kayte Ferris"
Episode Synopsis
Today is a Q&A episode where I'm going to be answering the questions you asked me on Instagram, all about starting and running a business. Thank you for sending in such a big variety of questions, this means that we're gong to be covering topics as widespread as money and Instagram, competition and motivation
Here's what we talk about in this episode:
How I decided on the name Simple & Season rather than using my own name
What I think is the biggest thing that holds back freshly started businesses
Is there a surge of entrepreneurs because of Instagram and how to deal with a saturated market
How to best spend your time when starting out
How to get the courage to talk about your idea
How to motivate yourself when you know what you need to do but you’re scared
How to maintain momentum in a new business
How to properly convey your why into your work
How to choose a business idea when you have two conflicting passions
What goals I have for my business this year
Tips for avoiding that bare look when first starting out on Instagram
Should you use your current Instagram and pivot the content, or start afresh, when just starting out in business
Have I always had as many likes and comments as I do now, on my Instagram since day one
The best way to build a mailing list for new businesses
Is local marketing important for online businesses who don’t have a location open to the public
When customers have unrealistic expectations and complaints, how to handle the emotions that come with this
Where to start with Financial Planning and Business Models
How long it took me to match my earnings from my previous job
Spending before you have the income.
For links and resources discussed in the show, see the full show notes.
Kayte on Instagram
Here's what we talk about in this episode:
How I decided on the name Simple & Season rather than using my own name
What I think is the biggest thing that holds back freshly started businesses
Is there a surge of entrepreneurs because of Instagram and how to deal with a saturated market
How to best spend your time when starting out
How to get the courage to talk about your idea
How to motivate yourself when you know what you need to do but you’re scared
How to maintain momentum in a new business
How to properly convey your why into your work
How to choose a business idea when you have two conflicting passions
What goals I have for my business this year
Tips for avoiding that bare look when first starting out on Instagram
Should you use your current Instagram and pivot the content, or start afresh, when just starting out in business
Have I always had as many likes and comments as I do now, on my Instagram since day one
The best way to build a mailing list for new businesses
Is local marketing important for online businesses who don’t have a location open to the public
When customers have unrealistic expectations and complaints, how to handle the emotions that come with this
Where to start with Financial Planning and Business Models
How long it took me to match my earnings from my previous job
Spending before you have the income.
For links and resources discussed in the show, see the full show notes.
Kayte on Instagram
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