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Mastering Your Path to Success: Tips for Managing Debt in Business

She Means Profit

English - November 13, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
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“With the right mindset and dedication, successful debt management is within your reach.”

—Melissa Houston

Many aspire to start their own business, but a common obstacle preventing them from doing so is financial constraints. People who do not have enough funding often resort to taking out loans to build their first business.

But what’s the deal with businesses that end up sinking rather than soaring?

The culprit is often debt. Some businesses fall into the trap of having massive loans without a solid plan. Business owners tend to choose the short-term solution of gearing up, taking debts, instead of focusing on the long-term ones. Let’s be real, when those loans start piling up, it’s not just your business that is affected, but your personal life too.

Whether you’re in it for business or dealing with personal finances, taking on debt is a big responsibility. You have to ensure that you can deal with it and properly resolve it in order to avoid the chances of it overtaking your business or life.

Listen to learn:‌

Why most businesses resort to taking up debtsWhy  entrepreneurs should focus on  long-term solutions for their businessHow can business owners manage their debts in businessHow the pressure of debt can affect one’s mental healthHow business owners or even individuals can avoid taking too much financial debt

Highlights:‌

03:39  Having personal debt to run the business 
04:39  What too much debt can do to your business
06:22  Impact of debt on our mental health
08:17  Knowing your business numbers
11:18  Tip 1: Analyze Debt and Financial Situation
11:59  Debt Repayment Calculator Mini Course
12:28  Tip 2: Prioritize Your Debts
13:02  Tip 3: Negotiate with Creditors
13:49  Tip 4: Consider Debt Consolidation
15:20  Tip 5: Seek Professional Advice

Links:‌ ‌  

Cash Confident: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating a Profitable BusinessUnlock Your Profit Potential With This Smart Pricing StrategyCash Clarity CourseApply to Work With MeMain websiteMini-course: The Debt Repayment CalculatorMini-course: Pay YourselfMini-course: Personal Net Worth CalculatorMini-course: The Ultimate Budget Binder

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