Episode 57: Our Top 8 Tips on Launching a Business
Take it from us: building a successful side hustle or business is time consuming, especially if you’re juggling it between your 9-5 and all of life’s other commitments. But being your own boss definitely has its perks and it seems the entrepreneurial feeling is catching on. Gig workers now represent more than one in 10 Canadian adults, and 20% of millennials – the next could be you!
If you’ve been thinking about giving your own biz a go, this ones for you! We’re all about sharing the wisdom, so in this Quickie we’re passing along the most important lessons we’ve learned starting our own business and how to set yourself up for success.
Take it from us: Building a successful side hustle or business is time-consuming and scary, but being your own boss has some serious perks, and it seems the entrepreneurial feeling is catching on. Gig workers now represent more than 20% of millennials in Canada…you could be next! (And we love that journey for you.)
If you’ve been thinking about giving your own biz idea a go, this quickie is for you! We’re passing along the most important lessons we’ve learned starting our own business—the good, the bad, the hilarious—and how to set yourself up for success.
Tune in as we launch into:
Why you need to stop waiting for the perfect time to start
Defining your mission and value proposition
Understanding your consumer and audience
The importance of setting up your finances and legal structure
Creating killer branding
How to launch with a bang
The metrics that matter for your launch
How to avoid burnout and stay committed
We hope this episode inspires you to take the leap and launch your dream idea! And remember, the key is to just start and keep learning as you go.
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Episode 56: How To Start Saving Money… Today!
One of the most common resolutions that almost everyone has in January is to save more money. But it’s not that easy with high living expenses, a hundred streaming service subscriptions, and a hefty UberEats habit. So in this week’s Quickie we’re diving into easy ways to save money…literally starting today! Because adulting just hits different when you have your financial sh*t together.
One of the most common resolutions that almost everyone has in January is to save more money. But it’s not that easy with high living expenses, a hundred streaming service subscriptions, and a hefty UberEats habit. So in this week’s Quickie we’re diving into easy ways to save money…literally starting today! Because adulting just hits different when you have your financial sh*t together.
Tune in to learn more about:
Understanding your spending triggers
Investing in everyday items
Why negotiating with cash is King
How to save on your fave clothes each season
Automating your banking to help you save
Hacking your utility bill
How to avoid paying annual fees on credit cards
Tips on getting a higher interest rate on your savings account
What Gill and Cailyn both realized they need to cut back on
We hope this episode inspires you to save a little money this year and achieve all of your financial dreams!
