3. The Well-Thought-Through Plan with Elle Crevits

"He who fails to plan is planning to fail" - Winston Churchill. If you're an aspiring entrepreneur then pull up a chair and grab your notebook because Elle Crevits, SBEC Business Advisor and owner of The Atrium, joins me in discussing the key components of a well-thought-through plan for your business. The key considerations you need to make before you start. She shares her personal experiences and learnings as a serial entrepreneur and some insight on common start-up questions. So if you're looking for ways to make smart decisions when it comes to setting up your business, then don't miss this episode of Go Get Great! Connect with Elle Personal IG The Atrium on IG https://workattheatrium.com/ Social Media Support with Brittany Miller Socials @brittanymillersocials on IG https://www.brittanymillersocials.ca/ Mentioned links and resources: Read Profit First by Mike Michalowitz Connect with SBEC (Small Business Enterprise Centre) Episode Times & Topics 0:30 Introductions 1:20 Elle's entrepreneurial journey 3:00 A well through plan 6:25 Getting customers 10:50 What to do after the plan 12:20 What it takes to get a customer 14:14 It's more than social media 15:50 Building a community 18:15 Business resources 21:00 What is a safe risk 24:00 Next steps 27:00 Preselling your business 29:30 Most popular question for business advisors 32:45 When will I see profits? 36:40 First business flops 39:50 The power of entrepreneurship 41:32 How to balance life and business