Erin Shelby, Author at StartUp Mindset

7 Goals for a Food Truck Business

Finance

3 months ago

Food trucks are reminiscent of the ice cream trucks from childhood, but food trucks are all grown up. Their cuisine can be simple or sophisticated. The average successful food truck can expect to generate between $20,000 [..] read more

6 Important Goals for Any Photography Business

Finance

Erin Shelby

3 months ago

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Have you ever been called a shutterbug? Do people rave over the photos you’ve taken? Perhaps you and your sweetheart share a love of photography—and you may have thought about turning this passion into a profit. Great [..] read more

The Importance of Keeping Employees Happy

Find Your Way

Erin Shelby

3 months ago

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As a business owner, you probably think about how to keep your customers happy. It’s the secret to staying successful, right? You’re not wrong, but the whole picture doesn’t stop there. It’s true that keeping your [..] read more

5 Important Goals for a Catering Business

Entrepreneurial Lifestyle

Erin Shelby

3 months ago

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Can you make mouth-watering sandwiches, crowd-pleasing croissants, or decadent desserts? If so, you might have already thought about starting a catering business. People turn to caterers to take an important task off their [..] read more

Ask Yourself These 4 Question About Your Business Model If You Want it to Succeed

Business Models

Questions to ask yourself about your business model

Erin Shelby

3 months ago

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Every entrepreneur envisions their business will be success and profitable. Whether you’ve already started your business or you’re just starting out, there’s a lot of work needed to make your dream a reality. Many new [..] read more

5 Short-Term and Long-Term Goals for a Bakery Business

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Erin Shelby

3 months ago

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So you think you’ve got what it takes to be America’s Next Great Baker? Maybe you spend weeks leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas binge-watching episodes of Holiday Baking Championship and thinking about what you [..] read more

Should You Go Into Business Alone or With a Partner?

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Should you go into business with a partner or alone

Erin Shelby

3 months ago

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Thinking about becoming an entrepreneur? Maybe you have an idea for a great product that will solve a big problem. Or, perhaps you’re already an expert in your field, but you’re ready to go out on your own and provide [..] read more

4 Disadvantage of Starting a Business in a Recession

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Disadvantages of starting a business in a recession

Erin Shelby

4 months ago

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Because recessions are periods of economic decline, they can make a potential entrepreneur pause. They may then reconsider, wondering if it is wise to start anything new during this time. Although there have been many [..] read more