All Your Solopreneur's Guide Questions, Answered!

We've received countless questions about The Solopreneur's Guide from so many of you, that we wanted to make sure we answered before the launch tomorrow!

What are the best ways to build a client list from scratch?

Modules: Personal Branding, Social Media, Human Resources

The best ways to build a client list from scratch include:

• Start by identifying your ideal clients and building your ideal client profile

• Build your 'personal board of directors' and tell them about your plans

• Develop a social media and marketing plan to speak to the right clients, with the right message, at the right time!

What benefits does my LLC provide?

Modules: Legal, Accounting

In all states, having an LLC will protect owners from personal liability for any wrongdoing committed by the co-owners or employees of an LLC during the course of business. As we'll cover, an LLC is not the only way to protect yourself. In the course, we'll go over:

• The different ways you can set up your business, and the different types of business entities

• How to make sure you are protected from any legal actions that are taken against your business

• How to set yourself up for tax season success

How do you diplomatically explain the vast difference in value between your higher costs versus competitor costs? Aside from, “You get what you pay for”?

Modules: Accounting, HR, Social Media, Branding & Web Design

Oof--Pricing. Where to start? Here are some tips:

• Evaluate your current branding: website, social media and marketing collateral - how are you showing your value, and your expertise?

• Use HR-focused strategies to find the right clients for your business.

• Make sure that you as the business owner understands your pricing and inclusions, as well as value proposition, and be able to articulate that to clients.

How do you establish a social media presence, and gain stronger presence without “buying” false followers?

Modules: Social Media

You're in luck! We're not a fan of buying followers--and our Social Media module will teach you how to authentically increase your reach.

• Have a strategy for each platform, including which platforms to use!

• Create engaging content, consistently

• Utilize the 'insights' tools to see what your followers are most interested in, and tweak your content.

How can one be a creative freelancer but learn all the business aspects as well?

Modules:  Personal Branding, Branding & Web Design, Social Media, Healthcare, HR, Accounting, Legal

Creativity isn't something that can necessarily be taught - so know that, if you have the creative down, your uniqueness is a value! Many people in business find that the 'business stuff' is the most difficult.

• We created this course to help creatives like you create a foundation for their business, so that you can do what you do best -- create!

How do you deal with difficult/demanding clients?

Modules: HR, Legal, Branding, Social Media

The best way to set yourself up for success is to ensure that you are attracting the clients that are ideal for you and your business. Believe us, we've been there!

• Create a client or customer narrative, and build out an 'ideal customer profile'

• By understanding what your clients care about, you know better how to frame your approach

• Utilize the 'insights' tools to see what your followers are most interested in, and tweak your content.

How do I figure out healthcare as a solopreneur?

Modules: Healthcare

Without a doubt, this can be the most daunting part of starting a business--especially if you can't rely on a partner's or parent's healthcare any longer.

• Start by writing down your current state of health and what is most important to you.

• Browse the various options that are available (we will go over all of them!)

How do you establish your own personal brand?

Modules: Personal Branding

In every role you accept, you should be thinking about how to create roots and establish yourself as the go-to expert for your particular subject matter. There are a few ways to do this, and we'll cover in more depth in the course:

• Seek out at least (5) different types of networking groups, including a philanthropic or volunteer role.

• Get involved in, or start, a group within your organization, industry, or area of interest.

• Chair a committee or pursue a membership

We totally understand your mindset: so many questions, and not sure where to find the answers. We have built this course to assuage all of those fears, and to give you the direction that you need to find the right answers for your business.

And--don't worry, we'll be just an email or phone call away in case you need additional help!