{"id":3549,"date":"2023-01-07T21:03:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-07T21:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/simplesprout\/?p=3549"},"modified":"2026-02-03T17:55:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:55:44","slug":"10-things-ive-learned-in-10-years-of-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/simplesprout\/2023\/01\/07\/10-things-ive-learned-in-10-years-of-business\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things I’ve Learned in 10 Years of Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


This is a really special month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 2023 marks 10 YEARS<\/em> in business for me \ud83e\udd73\u2060<\/strong>
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Just for a little perspective, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately: \u2060
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\u27a1\ufe0f 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years\u2060
\u27a1\ufe0f 45% fail during the first five years\u2060
\u27a1\ufe0f 65% fail during the first 10 years\u2060
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Ultimately, only 25% of new businesses make it to 15 years or more.\u2060
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So, as you can see, 10 years is a big flipping deal…and we’re celebrating accordingly! \ud83c\udf89\u2060<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10 Things I’ve Learned in 10 Years of Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1\ufe0f\u20e3 Focus on the parts of your work that bring you joy\u2060<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Life is way too short to do things that you’re not passionate about. Take stock early on about what parts of your job light you up…and which ones don’t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2\ufe0f\u20e3 Don’t worry about being anyone but exactly who you are\u2060<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I don’t know about you…but I wasted far too much time trying to be someone I wasn’t. It was so important for me to appear professional and buttoned up, when the reality is, that’s not what my clients expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3\ufe0f\u20e3 Follow the creativity, always\u2060<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

No matter what industry you’re in, there’s always creativity. The more creative you can be in your business, the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4\ufe0f\u20e3 Never stop learning\u2060<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Those who are convinced they already know everything are doomed to fail. Keep getting curious and learning about whatever you specialize in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5\ufe0f\u20e3 Start before you’re ready\u2060<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You’re never going to be fully ready to get started…so don’t wait for an invitation. Instead, get started now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6\ufe0f\u20e3 Scale before you’re ready\u2060<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Don’t be afraid to grow your team or find ways to scale before you’re ready either. After all, that’s exactly how you’ll grow as a business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7\ufe0f\u20e3 Be willing to grow, slow, and adjust at any time\u2060<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pivoting in your business is ultimately one of the most necessary skills you can ever acquire. Whether there’s a change in the market or your industry, it’s imperative that you can turn on a dime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8\ufe0f\u20e3 Business really is about the people; never forget that\u2060<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Take care of your clients, coworkers, and colleagues and it will be one of the most valuable investments of your time and energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9\ufe0f\u20e3 Find people who do part of your job better than you (and bring them on your team)\u2060<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Not feeling a certain part of your job? Outsource it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find someone who can do it better? Outsource it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd1f Celebrate the wins; learn from the losses\u2060<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes we miss the big celebrations in life because we’re so focused on moving onto the next big thing. Instead? Celebrate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And when it comes to losses – know that they’ll happen. Pick yourself up quickly and learn from them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How are we celebrating our 10th anniversary?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stay tuned over on Instagram<\/a>, as we’ll be announcing an incredible giveaway!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n \n <\/div>\n By Nicki Ong<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n