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Secret 4: Profit isn’t a dirty word

 

This is the fourth in a series, 5 Secrets of Growing your Business from the Kitchen Table, from our Mumpreneur guru, Antonia Chitty.

 

Most mums with businesses are serious and committed, but don’t always find it easy to turn this commitment into big bucks. Read on for some tips on how to get to grips with brining the money in.

Many women need to change the way they think about money and how they feel asking for money. Research has shown that women are less comfortable to ‘name their price’ than men, and women in ‘helping’ professions are less comfortable than, say, women working in IT. Say how much you want for your service out loud: are you comfortable saying this or do you feel a bit apologetic? I know I do.

When I run courses the majority of women attendees are in business to HELP in some way. You can only be truly effective as a helper if your business is strong, and making a profit will allow your business to grow and help more people.

If you are in the position of running a business that doesn’t make enough profit you could:

Follow these tips, stay in control of your finances and you will see your business grow.

 

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