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7 Tips to Help You Meet the Challenge of Starting Your Own Accounting and Tax Practice

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. - Maria Robinson

You may not be able to afford a life coach to encourage you through the trials of starting your own accounting and tax practice. But you can take measures to ensure that you’re feeling confident as you move forward. As you approach this fantastic business endeavor, it may require more preparation of spirit than finances. In this two-week series we will share seven tips that may help transform you into your own life coach. This week we will examine the following three:

1. Self Assess

It’s important that you stand back and assess yourself as objectively as possible. What are your strengthens? What are your weaknesses? What must you improve in order to become a successful business owner? What are your values? What do you want to achieve, specifically, in your practice? When you are able to truly assess yourself, you will be better prepared to evolve into the type of professional who can build a thriving startup.

2. Self Affirm

Do you think truly successful entrepreneurs have tracks of negative self-talk running through their brains? Or do they practice positive affirmations that build their confidence and help them achieve that positive mindset that’s so crucial in the business world? If you’re in the habit of criticizing yourself and doubting your abilities, it’s time to replace that bad habit with a good one. Pick a handful of affirmations that will promote better self-esteem and power your journey to success. Consider the following:

• I am a successful freelance accounting and tax profession.
• I am continually finding opportunities to advance and grow my business.
• My family’s lives are changing for the better.
• I make more than enough money to fulfill both our wants and our needs.
• My professional network is strong and continues to grow stronger every day.
• The community values my services and my client base is growing as a result.

3. Question Yourself

We’re not asking you to question your abilities, but we are suggesting you ask important questions that will inspire you to take your business where it needs to go. In fact, that’s a good place to start. Where would you like your business to be in five years? In 10 years? What’s your greatest challenge? What risks do you need to take in order to advance your business? What skills must you master in order to become the premier accounting and tax practice in your area? The harder the questions, the more likely they will help you improve your business, your goals, and the ultimate outcome.

Return next week when we will share the final four tips in coaching your way through startup:

4. Grow Your Passion

5. Place Yourself in Positive, Rewarding Environments

6. Reduce Energy Drains

7. Build a Solid Support Network

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