Send us a text In this episode of the Streamline and Shine podcast, host Steff Bolton interviews Abigail Mills, a social media consultant and founder of Rose and Thistle Social. Abigail shares her entrepreneurial journey, starting from her initial foray into social media during COVID-19 to her current success in helping service providers become industry leaders. The conversation delves into the importance of community, networking, and the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs. Abigail also discusses her future goals, including expanding her business to Dubai and the significance of streamlining operations through virtual assistants and standard operating procedures.Abigail celebrated two years of her business and five years on Instagram.Rose and Thistle Social helps service providers become industry leaders.Networking and community are crucial for business growth.Always be prospecting for new clients and opportunities.The importance of having a supportive tribe as a female entrepreneur.Virtual assistants can significantly lighten the workload.Visibility on social media is essential for business success.Abigail plans to expand her business to Dubai by 2027.Standard operating procedures are key to streamlining business operations.Instagram is a powerful sales tool for businesses. 00:00 Introduction to Abigail Mills and Her Journey01:08 Overview of Rose and Thistle Social04:21 The Start of Abigail's Entrepreneurial Journey11:49 Setting Goals and Focus for 202514:38 The Importance of Community and Finding Your Tribe18:03 Working with Local VAs vs. Outsourcing20:39 The Value of Virtual Assistants21:49 Building a Community of Support24:02 Networking and Opportunities in Social Media25:07 The Importance of Prospecting31:57 Aiming for Big Dreams: Expanding to Dubai37:38 Streamlining Business Operations for Growthsocial media, entrepreneurship, business growth, community, networking, virtual assistants, Instagram strategy, female entrepreneurs, business challenges, Dubai expansion Don't forget to give us a follow on InstagramCheck out our websiteEmail us if you'd like to be interviewed on a future episode, or have a topic suggestion you'd like us to cover:[email protected] If you'd like to find out more about The Streamline Suite, and which areas of our services you and your business could benefit from, please email us at [email protected] InstagramFacebookWebsite

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