One of the secret keys to running a business successfully is confidence.

But if you feel you’re lacking in that department, you’re part of the 85% of people who struggle with low self-esteem.

This is problematic for business owners, since having the confidence to make important decisions to effectively run your business and sell your products is so important.

So, are there any ways to find our confidence to be more effective business owners?

There absolutely are, so stay tuned till the end of the article to learn about 4 ways you can build up your confidence!

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Comparisonitis.

Sound familiar? If you’re a business owner, especially if you’re just starting out, you may be feeling like you just aren’t good enough compared to other shop owners in the same niche. 

Comparing ourselves to other people kind of just naturally happens, and some healthy comparison doesn’t hurt.

But when comparisons are no longer healthy and we find ourselves paralyzed by it, that’s when we know we’ve fallen victim to comparisonitis.

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Diamond jewelry, Starbucks, movie theatre popcorn. What do these items have in common? 

They're all ridiculously overpriced – and insanely popular. 

Today, I want to share with you 10 of the most overpriced, and highly purchased, products on the market. I wanted to do this video because these products actually tell us a lot about how WE can price our own products as business owners. 

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At some point in your business you’ve probably experienced your friends, family, or random customers asking or expecting discounts from you. 

As business owners, we put a ton of thought and consideration into how we price our products.

It can be super frustrating when customers ask for discounts that don’t even exist. 

Not only that, but it's awkward!

This is a conversation that no business owner wants to have – and having to say no to a friend or family member, may be hard to navigate. 

What do you say without hurting their feelings or potentially losing out on a sale? 

But you also don’t want to shoot yourself in the foot and not make any money for your work! 

I know, these are tough situations to be in. 

That's why I'm going to give you some tips on what to do when people ask you for discounts. 

I’ll give you a hint: it's okay to say no – even to your Great Aunt Hilda. 

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You're passionate, motivated, hardworking, and ready to start your own handmade business. 

There's just this one thing that's stopping you or that really worries you…taxes! 

I know managing taxes as a new business owner can feel daunting – even for me who’s been doing this for 15 years now.

You might be hesitating to start your business altogether, because you may be afraid of making tax mistakes that could come back to haunt you. 

It’s serious stuff! 

It would be such a shame to let tax anxiety stop you from making your dreams come true especially if you really want to start your own handmade business. 

I'm going to offer some tips on what to do and what you need to set up ASAP when it comes to taxes as a new business owner. 

It's important to note that I am not an accountant or a tax professional – so this isn't “professional” advice.

But I have been running my businesses for over a decade now, and I’ve had to deal with a lot of taxes.

And let me tell you, once you understand these things, they're really not that complicated. 

There are many topics in the world of taxes that we could dive into, but I’m only going to cover five major points for now. 

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