Are you thinking about starting your own business? Or maybe you've already taken the plunge and are in the early stages of running your own company. Either way, it's a HUGE step - but it's also an exciting one with lots to learn! And if you're in a heavily regulated industry like weddings, there can be even more hurdles to jump through. But despite all the challenges, starting a small business is one of the most rewarding things you can do.

I'm sharing my top 10 tips I wish I knew before I became an entrepreneur. There's no shortage of advice on how to get started, but it's always helpful to hear from someone who's been through the process and can share what they've learned (and are still learning!). These tips are meant to help you hit the ground running with your biz and avoid some of the common pitfalls that new entrepreneurs face.

So whether you're just thinking about starting a business or side hustle, or you're already in the thick of it, I hope you find these tips helpful!

In this episode, we cover:

• Best way to communicate the crucial details of your business to your customers
• Why you don't need to continually reinvent yourself
• Remembering that most people won't care about your social media posts as much as you do
• Why email marketing and having an email list is vital for your business
• The power of Pinterest and why it shouldn't be underrated
• How saying "No" can help you focus on what's really important for your business
• Why you're automatically failing if you're not trying
• That marketing can be tough in more ways than you think
• The importance of photography, especially if you're in the e-commerce space
• Why the pressure to stay relevant  and always be "on" can be tough for business owners
• My final piece of advice for anyone who wants to start their own business

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