The concept of “profit first,” as written in the book Profit First by Mike Michalowicz, is based on Parkinson’s Law with principles derived from healthy lifestyle habits. Mike’s philosophy is that business owners and entrepreneurs should deduct their profits from their revenue first, then their salary, then finally, their taxes. Anything left over after these deductions should be used toward business expenses.

In this episode, I tell you why I believe the “profit first” concept is a bad idea for entrepreneurs who want to grow their online businesses quickly. I also share the strategy I used to build a highly successful online business that broke each principle of the “profit first” concept.

 

“You need to invest forward as an online entrepreneur.” - Sigrun

 

In this episode of  The Sigrun Show:

• Why the “profit first” concept is not suitable for every entrepreneur
• How the “profit first” philosophy can affect your business growth
• Budgeting tips to build a big business without using the “profit first” concept
• Addressing tax concerns while growing your online business

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

 

Key Takeaways:

1. Money is your fuel - it’s the fuel of your business.
2. As an entrepreneur, you need to be willing to invest forward.

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