I have worked in social media for almost 10 years now at all different levels of organizations from big brands to start-ups, non-profit and even government agencies. I always had in the back of my mind that I wanted to work for myself one day.
Since becoming a mom, I knew that flexibility for our lifestyle was going to more important than ever. Four years ago I signed my first client, and I have been growing slowly ever since. I officially started Mountain Top Consulting just before my second son was born.
During my time on maternity leave with him, I worked hard to grow and expand the business, and I am now doing it full time. Today I offer strategy and coaching services to small and medium-sized businesses across North America.
2. How did you come up with this idea and go about executing it?
4. What do you think are the most important qualities of a successful entrepreneur?
5. What are some of the most important factors for running a successful business?
Make sure you have a plan and a system in place. Know what your area(s) of speciality area and outsource the rest.
Often when you are starting out you want to do it all yourself, but to really grow, you will likely need to hire some help along the way. Hiring help early will often help you grow faster and let you focus on the parts of your business that really matter.
6. What are your tips for the first time and aspiring entrepreneurs?
Make connections with other entrepreneurs.
When I first started out, I started a writing series on Medium called, Mompreneurs. It was a way for me to develop both my portfolio of writing, but also to network with other women entrepreneurs to learn from them.
Some of these women have become amazing mentors to me and I have learned so much from working with them. When you start out, you don’t know, what you don’t know, so having a network you can tap into for resources and ideas is really important.
7. How can one overcome a hurdle of lack of funds when starting up?
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