Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in business development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Jeffrey Seman, Founder and President of SoFla Prime Consulting, located in Boca Raton, FL, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
SoFla Prime Consulting provides outsourced accounting and finance services to startups and small to medium businesses. We specialize in the real estate, retail, tech, and services industries.
Tell us about yourself
After more than ten years of working, I was ready for a change and wanted to take control of my career and day-to-day life.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Landing my first client that I did not have a pre-existing relationship with. When I first started, I was able to obtain clients through my existing professional network but obtaining a new client with that I had no prior relationship was a huge step and proved to me that I was on the correct path and my goals were obtainable.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Leaving an established and safe career with a family was a difficult decision but ultimately the right one. As a business owner with young kids, it is tough to juggle both lives, and it is hard to disconnect and "be off the clock," but learning to do so is tough and ultimately necessary to succeed.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
First, take the time upfront to create a business plan and know exactly where to begin your business and how you want to grow. Even though you will never follow that plan exactly, it helps you really think about your goals and what is important to you. Second, don't be afraid to ask for help. There are likely hundreds of people in your same shoes, and you never know where great advice or your next big lead will come from. Finally, once you have your plan ready, don't hesitate to move forward. Looking back, I wish I had started down this path years early.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.soflaprimeconsulting.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-seman-cpa-7a019252/
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