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Secrets for Business and Side Hustles

Practical advice for addressing questions and challenges that may be hindering the success and growth of your business or side hustle.

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QUESTION 01

My business attracts customers but many do not return. How can I find out what may be driving them away?

QUESTION 02

I am making sales but never seem to have enough money to keep the business running. What could I be doing wrong?

QUESTION 03

I have a full-time job and a side hustle but I am struggling to manage both effectively. How can I prevent one from suffering because of the other?

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QUESTION 04

A customer is demanding a discount that would leave me with very little profit. How should I handle this without losing the customer?

QUESTION 05

My competitors are charging less than I do and some of my customers are moving to them. Should I reduce my prices?

QUESTION 06

I have an employee who performs well but regularly causes problems with customers and colleagues. How should I handle this?

QUESTION 07

A customer owes me a substantial amount of money and keeps promising to pay. How can I pursue payment without damaging the relationship?

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QUESTION 08

My business has been operating for some time but does not seem to be growing. How can I determine what may be holding it back?

QUESTION 09

Some customers take a great deal of my time asking questions and requesting quotations but rarely buy from me. How should I handle them without turning away potential business?

QUESTION 10

A friend wants to join my business as a partner and is offering money that I need. What should I consider before agreeing?

QUESTION 11

I suspect that one of my employees is luring customers away from my business to his own private venture. How should I handle the situation?

QUESTION 12

A customer who has a reputation for not paying suppliers wants me to begin work before he pays the required deposit. How should I handle the situation without losing the business?

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QUESTION 13

A customer has posted a complaint about my business on social media and I believe some of the claims are unfair. How should I respond?

QUESTION 14

My business depends heavily on one major customer. How can I reduce this risk without jeopardising the relationship?

QUESTION 15

I am doing almost everything in my business myself and it is becoming overwhelming. How can I decide what I should begin delegating?

QUESTION 16

My business is becoming busier but I cannot afford to employ more people. How can I manage the increasing workload without compromising service?

QUESTION 17

A family member working in my business is not performing well yet addressing the problem is creating tension at home. How should I handle this?

QUESTION 18

I have an opportunity to expand my business but it will require a significant investment. How can I determine whether the opportunity is worth pursuing?

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