PARTNER CONTRIBUTION
The number of self-employed people in our country has been rising in a straight line for years. And that is also understandable, in the current labor market you can often earn much more as an employee if you start your own business than if you remain employed. That is why it is also smart to see if you can start a business for yourself. Yet it is not all roses and moonshine when it comes to being an entrepreneur. You will also have to make investments to achieve these successful results. Which investments are those? Here are three things you need to buy before you can really start.
1. Always available with a good telephone
The mistake that many self-employed people make is that they start with their private number when exchanging telephone numbers with customers, suppliers and other contacts. Don’t do this and start from that one with a separate business number. Do this in combination with a good device such as a Samsung S23 with subscription. Then you are easily accessible for business purposes, but you can also take some time away from work every now and then. In addition, with such a device you can immediately take beautiful photos for your social media channels. In short, make sure you are accessible, but in the business version.
2. Always transportation
With one exception, many professions still require physical visits to customers every now and then. That’s why it’s good to think about this in advance, so that you don’t end up late for your first appointments. Of course, it depends somewhat on the profession you are going to pursue, but when you start in construction, a company car is a must. As a consultant, things are different and you may also be able to get by with a business train subscription. But invest in this, so that you can immediately contact your first customer where necessary.
3. Software for your accounting
Something that few entrepreneurs like to do, but which is really a necessary evil, is accounting. Start this in a structured manner from day one and write down everything. From invoices to declarations. Before you start, it is smart to see which program suits your needs. There are many very helpful accounting programs, including apps. These can simplify your work enormously and even make your tax return a very clear job. This is really worth the investment, you will thank yourself for it later. After purchasing, it is of course crucial that you apply it strictly, otherwise there is little point.
In short, invest in a number of things as a self-employed person before you start. This will yield you a lot later in terms of efficiency, productivity and also in operating results. But never let this administrative hassle stop you from starting as an entrepreneur. It will ultimately yield you a lot, not only more turnover but also more job satisfaction and freedom. So don’t wait too long and start today!
