Four Ways to Support the Entrepreneurs in Your Life
Kathy Taylor
Businesswoman | Speaker | Community Builder | Social Impact Leader | Women-Owned Businesses Advocate | Stakeholder Engagement | Board Governance | I'm also passionate about traveling, food, wine, and my dog Lola.
It’s not easy being an entrepreneur. Getting your own business up and running or managing your other entrepreneurial goals comes with its own set of challenges. The chances are you know an entrepreneur and you may find yourself wondering how you can best support them, especially in a city like Tulsa, which is full of ample opportunity and support for entrepreneurs from every walk of life.
To help get in on the entrepreneurial spirit, here are four different ways you can support entrepreneurs in your life.?
Promote their work
A large part of entrepreneurial endeavors is advertising the business or product to gain an audience that can spread the word. Even with social media and the internet, building an audience still takes time.?
As a supporter, one simple way you can help an entrepreneur is by advertising for them. This can be as simple as sharing one of their social media posts on your page. Mention the business or product in conversations with other people. Word of mouth referrals are a powerful thing. The more you spread the word, the more likely it is the advertising will reach new circles of people and grow the audience.?
Purchase Their Products or Services
Another way to support an entrepreneur is by purchasing from them, whether it be something big or small. The money that goes into that purchase will help them continue to financially support and grow their business.
It also gives the entrepreneur the chance to see if their products or services work by having someone close to them that they can trust be a buyer. Plus, whatever you purchase can be used as a talking point in conversations or posted online as another form of advertising for the entrepreneur!
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Support Them at Events?
Many entrepreneurs host special events at their businesses or attend things like conventions to draw an audience. If an entrepreneur you know does either of these things, volunteering to help them is a great way to show support. It’s a great way to actively involve yourself in supporting them.?
Alternatively, if the entrepreneur does not need any volunteers, simply showing up to an event lets them know that you are there to support them even if you are not directly involved. You might make someone’s day by showing up and surprising them!
Be There for Them
This one is simple.
Sometimes, being an entrepreneur can take a toll on someone, no matter how much they love what they are doing. It is not always easy. A simple way to support an entrepreneur in your life is just being there for them.
Listen to what they have to say and offer advice when they need it. Tell them that you are there for them, no matter what they need. Something as easy as that will go a long way in showing an entrepreneur that you support them.?
These are just a few of the ways you can support entrepreneurs in your life. By doing these simple things, you will help an entrepreneur ensure their success. I know they will thank you for it!
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2 年One thing I have always like to do is host a business shower. When a friend starts a new business, invite all your friends and bring a gift to support their business. It can be office supplies, subscriptions to essential services or just anything that supports their business.