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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Any Small Business Owners Here?
Hiya,
I am busily working on a business plan for a small business/retail store in DC that I have dreamed about for years and nothing like it currently exists in a metro-accessible location so I'd have a niche. So far, those I have talked to about it have been encouraging and supportive so I am moving forward. Once I get the plan finished, I plan to meet with my local SBA and the Women's Business Center for some guidance. I also want to reach out to successful small business owners I know who have stores that are somewhat similar to what I have in mind.
Anyway, enough background...what I am wondering is if there is anyone here who has started their own business?? What was the experience like? What tips do you have?
I am still early in the research stage so any information is welcomed!! Thanks so much!
Re: Any Small Business Owners Here?
I have no yet started my own business but have also been in the research phase. With that being said I have read some books so far and the two that stand out are:
"Boss of You" by Lauren Bacon and Emira Mears
"Birthing the Elephant" by Karin Abarbanel and Bruce Freeman
I really liked "Birthing the Elephant it is a good 1 day read and it goes from the start to finish of starting the business.
Hope they help! Good Luck!