I think you’re better at business than you think.
Hi, there! I’m Carrie and, among other things, I’m the founder of Pink Elephant Writing Academy for Small Business and Pink Elephant Creative. I work with self-employed people in helping professions. My aim is to help the helpers.
And something I’ve noticed? When it comes to business, the helpers don’t always know what they’re doing well. Or what easy skills they could pick up that will make the biggest difference for their businesses. Or who the best, trusted teachers are.
After years of studying (very) small businesses and solo-entrepreneurs, I’ve identified eight essential capabilities for holistically successful self-employment. Happy, healthy, balanced, wealthy-in-the-fuller-sense-of-the-word small business owners share a mastery of: client empathy, sustainable pricing, clear communication, website savvy, community building, healthy relationships with money, productivity, and personal resource management.
Where are your strengths?
Take this friendly, do-it-yourself small business skills assessment
It’s 40 questions and shouldn’t take more than five minutes. And it’s not one of those viral quiz thingies that you’re supposed to share all over the internet; this is private, just for you. I want you to know what you’re already good at and I want you to know where to look to find the opportunities.