A business support professional is someone who works on a contract-basis with other self-employed people to help them successfully run their business.
These business support professionals are also business owners themselves.
They create a network of people who help each other get business, keep business, find business and run a business.
The greater the size and expertise of a small business owner's network, the more success they will have in business.
No one does it alone What categories of jobs am I talking about when I refer to a small business support professional? Anyone who has the skills, talent, and personality traits in a variety of jobs can be a successful support professional.
Examples include but are not limited to: Receptionists Administrative Assistants Executive Assistants Data Entry Clerks Project Assistants Bookkeepers Professional Organizers Graphic Designers Freelance Writers Creatives Accountants Web Designers Coaches Researchers Marketing Professionals Simply put - a support professional is anyone who provides top-notch assistance or a necessary service to other people who are self-employed.
Many people who are self-employed find themselves creating a network of people they can call on when a new contract starts, when they need office assistance, or when they need marketing advice.
This network of people creates a dynamic business environment yet allows the small business owner to avoid hiring full-time employees.
If you're self-employed, think about who is in your network.
Consider expanding it to include more experts who can help you do what you best - but do it more efficiently and effectively.
If you're thinking about becoming self-employed, now is the time to start building your own network of business support professionals.
The ability to call on your network equals success.