Hi everyone! I’ve just filed my first LLC & am planning to open a vintage boutique in my city- I’m completely new to owning a legitimate business of my own. I thought this would be a great question to ask as I know I’ll be making many mistakes in my first year of business.

Please feel free to comment your favorite mistake!

  • crispydukes@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Take money from people who want to give it to you. Yes, discounts for friends, family, and neighbors is nice, but people want to give you money - take it from them.

    • pashtidan@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      This is so interesting! I entered a shop looking for some coffee mugs and the shopkeeper was actively telling me how much each of the cups I chose didn’t fit my needs… I was ready to buy but he talked me out of it instead of just taking my money 🤷‍♂️

    • Geminii27@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Similarly, do not put unnecessary roadblocks in place when people try to give you money. Don’t say “We don’t take cash” when someone is trying to give you a fistful of it. Don’t make it difficult for people to transfer money to you in any of the formats which have been popular and standard for the last 50 years; some of your customers will be that old and older.

    • swindy88@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      This is more relatable than some people think , I give customers quotes and they feel I’ve done a good enough job to give me more than I quoted for , I make sure the client knows they overpaid but they always seem to be happy.