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7 Graduation Gift ideas for college graduates starting a small business

If you want to start a small business after college, I suggest you start asking for some of your gifts for your business. Of course, you can pile the money you receive and push it towards your business as well. Still, sometimes it’s nice to receive a gift rather than money, despite how helpful money can be.

Here are 7 of my preferred graduation gift ideas when a recent college graduate starts a small business.

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What should you include in your new small business plan? Plus: A free template!

Starting a small business in the new year of 2021 can be exciting. It can also feel daunting with the amount on your to-do list.

There’s a lot to consider for your business start-up.

What is necessary to start your small business, and what’s on your wish list after opening day?

Here’s my list of necessities to have ready for the launch of your small business.

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UPDATE: How I'm accomplishing my small business goals for the new year

2020 has been troublesome for many, and we didn’t even start most of our goals. It seemed like a game of hot potato as we juggled responsibilities with our dreams.

At the end of last year, I set a few goals I wanted to tackle regarding my small business. I was able to address them all this year (amazingly), but I am not finished with any of them by any means. So, here’s what I’ve done to make sure I’m successful with my small business goals and how you can be too!

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My favorite and the best resources on how to start a graphic design freelance business

I started my graphic design freelance business in late 2019. I knew about many of the resources I would need to reach my goals but didn’t have the means to invest in them like I wanted to at the start. As I got more clients and customers, I grew my investment resources.

To start your small business, here are a few resources I’ve acquired to make sure my small graphic design freelance business is thriving.

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CREATE: How to overcome your fears and shortcomings in your small business

Since so many people have been facing furloughs or lay-offs, I’ve also seen many people taking the plunge of opening their own business. Most people are looking to replace their income while others are hoping to cushion any fallout they might experience in the future.

While many job hunters are taking the leap, many are also nervous about delving into the new environment.

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What qualities should you think about for your ideal client?

When working on defining your target audience, you should be thinking about one person. If you were able to pluck one individual from your target audience that would use your product or service, what would that person look like? What would they do? What do they want from your business?

Here are a few questions to ask yourself when determining your ideal client.

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