Hard lessons I've learnt from running my business 1. There are times you'll have major sales and there are those days you'll kula dry spell and just cry. 2. DON'T mix the business' money and your money (chest pains). How I nowadays do it ;1/3 of the profit goes back to the business, 1/3 goes to savings and 1/3 goes to personal expenses (bills, e.t.c) 3. Your business may take longer to stand on it's own, but it's okay, stay consistent and disciplined 4. Don't rush to expand just because everyone is expanding. Relax , the time will come. Don't kill what you've already created in a rush to expand. Biashara haitatoroka. 5. If you can do without a physical location, please do. It'll save you on some costs; elec, rent, water e.t.c 6. Consistency pays and the fruits are sweet 🥰
Starting a Business is easy... Maintaining it is an art. My lessons; 1. Don't be afraid to invest in larger infrastructure/innovation business 2. Don't always rely on debt, try exploring equity/grant capital 3. Honestly, there is a time that you must mix business money and out-of-pocket money... just make sure to track it and capture it as share capital, you could re-imburse yourself once the business grows 4. Try basing your start-up in co-working spaces rather than rental spaces 5. Don't hire too quickly. Remember part-time employees is also a good schedule 6. Start as early as you can... and do put your 100% in your business i.e. don't treat it as a side hustle but as a full-time job
Dear God, bless this wonderful soul that is Joanna. Bless the work of her hands and grant her Your wisdom as she runs her business. May both she and the business thrive and may You remove all the obstacles that come along. Bless too, all other people here who also runs their respective hustles. Through Christ Jesus do I pray, Amen.
Heh! I relate with most of what you said! 1) Mixing business money and my personal money is an extremely big mistake that I have made. 2) The love-dislike relationship with my business is also something I've had that I at times don't even want to see anything concerning it but those are the times that I have seen people rock my earrings and it kinda pulls me back to liking it. 3) Consistency- the level of consistency one needs to breakthrough needs Grace & Strength of another level, which I'm still developing or should I say is still being developed in me. 4) Don't expect people around you to always but your stuff cause they also have other preferences, don't be mad at them. 5) Don't settle for just having people buy your stuff, when I started out I was really desperate to see my stuff go that when someone would bargain to a price that is a loss for me I would just sell the earrings at that price just to see stock move; but remember what you have put into making your product and the worth of it. Nowadays I just say no and walk away with my product.
This pretty much sounds like raising a child. Point for point! Yes, you'll despise your child sometimes. Yes, the first 3 years are about giving giving giving to the child. But it also shows you a side of you, both good and bad you didn't know
All you just mentioned are facts. Another hard truth is that those closest to you may be the ones who support your business the least. This one is a hard one to swallow but I slowly adjusted to it. All they want is freebies.
The most Authentic content creator.... We need more of this I pray youths will know you they can learn and create something from such Vlogs Asante Joanna.....my business is 5mnths old Lol
Love this! If there’s anything I have learned in my business, it’s... “I am the business, the business is me!” No one else has the best interest in your business as much as you do. So show up for yourself and the rest will follow.
Hiyo ya taking and taking annnnd taking, I felt that at the floor of my heart 😂😂aki surely, it's such an emotional experience mehn Also, maybe you could share some tips about the shipping and clearing, please.. juu mi nikama bado nagongwa...
A very emoticons experience I’m telling you! For shipping, maybe I can even look for a shipping expert to come we discuss this. It’s something I realized doesn’t have much info available.
Hehe... Wueh!! The truth on here!!! I am in that stage of "toxicity". My business is 2.5yrs old but having a store front has been 5mths in. Heh... It's not the same as running from home! But we keep keeping on and learning more!
I never new that one day I'd be stressed due to business related issues.Ive been in business for a few months and already learning some of the truths you mentioned above.I feel you Joanna,I relate💯
@@JD_Partner_LawOfficesOfHnG It was always my dream to be an employer from high school. When I went to Kenyatta university to pursue a degree in Recreation and sports management, I knew in my 1st year that I wanted to set up a gym. From 2016 after I graduated to 2019 when I started my business, I did freelance jobs with my goal still in mind. My biggest motivation to start was coaching myself from being obese to being very fit now and I thought that I would help more people with a fitness centre. You'll know when the time is right.
@@sachefitt wow small world! You’re from Kenya? Congrats on your success and thank you for sharing your story. I really need to just lean in and do what I need to do. My head is not in my corporate job right now. I’d like to start a product line and use my skills to go independent.
@@JD_Partner_LawOfficesOfHnG Thankyou and Yes I am from Kiambu County. I would just say that you start where you are and with what you have. Just be mentally prepared for all the work that goes into it
Another big truth is always have a budget for marketing especially if you are starting an online biz. And be ready to keep investing on marketing your biz
Agreed! To add on I would say when things are tough marketing shouldn’t be the first thing you cut out because it’s precisely what will keep bringing in money.
I started a business and let me tell you, you will want to quit every one week but you remember the effort you put into starting. And then being young and being in business is met with alot of doubts and talk of the many days you will go without any income but we move and trust God
Hey Joanna, for me I started my business at home and it went really well...then aka thought or rather advices from those who think know better told me to set up shop..and I foolishly did..without thinking through it and having good financial backing..wueeh zile slaps hii biz imenionyesha...only God knows😄😅 but I'm paying school fees now for hot lessons😆😆...hold on Joanna..you've come from so far been here on your channel since you started and I've seen tremendous growth in you..❤❤❤
Thanks for this Joanna. I run a business as well and everything you are saying is true. Do you mind making another video about the positives of running a business?
omg am relating to this soooo much as someone who just closed their business yesterday. guys listen to her cause everything she is saying is exactly what i wish someone who'd have told me before i started
Honestly, being this truthful and open is really appreciated. It shows normalcy that a lot of people can relate to and sometimes don't want to share or show. PS: you funny😂
Very authentic, thanks Joanna for helping the starting business people out there... especially on taxes, always keep track of your records and transactions, very important. I consult with small business on financials and taxes and it becomes so difficult when the business owner cannot remember what a certain amount was used for.
Agreed! For me I always recommend an accountant as soon as one can afford it and until then, watch videos on TH-cam on basic accounting you can do for your own business .
Omg Joana...when you say "trying to upgrade your bss to a bigger successful one " sis I feel you....self doubt 24/7 🥵...but you ain't alone... and quitting ain't an option♥️ go go girl
I love this video because it is honest and shows what starting and running a business entails. Mistakes and losses help us learn. There is alot of investment that goes into a business and alot of it to marketing, something that many people do not factor. It also takes time to break even. Last year we suffered losses due to expiry of goods which we couldn't sell during the pandemic. The money was all in loans. So we wanted to give up but chose to borrow money to import more goods and this time around have a budget allocated to marketing. Don't give up. Most of the businesses grow meaning starting small and making steps each day until they go global. Starting small helps with lessons which help us not repeat the same mistakes when we grow. Another thing, bw careful about partnerships. Agree and write down the rules. Make sure you have a similar vision and understand the dynamics of the business to avoid break ups or even if they happen, they are amicable.
I have been afraid to start my own business but reading all these comments and listening to this wonderful amazing soul why not start now thanks everyone for sharing,thank you Joanna
This video makes me feel so seen! When I started the biz I wasn't ready for the shockers that hit me. Then I'm learning to embrace negative emotions that come with it bc it can take a toll on you. Thank you for the hard truths ♥️
So true you can’t be faint hearted to do it. It will literally make you hate the decision you have made to get into business. One needs air of encouragement and support to push on coz it’s not an easy task. Keep at it my dear
I started a small shoe business here in Uganda but at times i ask myself if tc the business i should have done because at times sales delay.There is alot of work to be done just like you have said... Keeping the business money off your personal needs is something else and yet the business has to thrive....The taxes themselves are making me change my mind to being employed again coz i feel tc less hectic, everything on you generally for that business to survive.... Otherwise Joanna,i love you gal,i feel you inspire me to work harder n be financially independent....
Thank you for this Joanna and everyone in the comments sharing their experiences, for sharing hard truths and showing the not so glamourous side of things and for the lessons you have learnt so far. thank you!
Watched this again to get some tips/lessons. Thank you for sharing this. My business is a few months old and hapo kwa giving and giving, I've felt it 😭. A hard truth I've learnt is people fear purchasing from online businesses due to being scammed and as an entrepreneur I've lost some customers who are not comfortable with purchasing from an online business. 😢
WOW!! Factsss Joanna. Business can really bring out a side of you that you didn't know. Self-awareness at it!!.......Thank you so much for sharing and being your most authentic self to us. Now I know am not alone on some of this things. Much love. Xx
Eh, Joana u have said it! Words from my mouth! I feel every single one of those points and I literally just started in Dec 2020🤦🏽♀️....we must push on though...
I beautiful video @joanna could you do a video on how you overcame the Shippment hustle and kra payment fee for anyone how is starting on it would be very helpful. KEEP SHINING KEEP SMILING
I like your finance type videos...on this, cut yourself some slack. You have survived one of the hardest economic years for everyone, but especially for the make up industry (masks don't go well with lip gloss) and you are STILL standing. You are meant for success. All the very best.
what an informative and educative video. You opened my eyes to so much, low expectations when starting and putting in efforts is what is needed.You are already a successful business lady because you got the experience. Thanks Joanna.
Aaah aki this video has threatened me! Am I going to start my business..ok let me energize myself better... somebody else said business is a race, you race and race and then you race😭Nothing is easy guys let's work hard
Aki Joan, you are just speaking whats going on in my business why lie, hating my business, feeling like giving up, spending money with no returns waaaaaa, aki thanks alot for this i now know that am not alone, i was even crying feeling like am the only one goin thru all this, even began questioning my business my decisions hahaha, waaaa..I guess God lead me to your videos to just pass a message to me that i shouldnt give up its super normal..asante sana dear..please please if you dont mind share what you have learnt about shipping coz i want to do shipping as well na sitaki kumake mistakes, or recommend ..please..thanks alot
Biggest lesson I have learnt. 1. You are your own cheerleader ukingoja watu utachizi 2. Partnership is a whole ghetto yani if you can avoid it at all costs! 3. Advertisement is costly 😣 4. You are prone to depression take care of yourself better still get a therapist you will need him/her. 5. Pay your bills when sales are doing well😊
I've learnt not to expect your friends to automatically be your customers. They may have other preferences or sometimes they just can't afford your products/services.
Yup... But just catch your breathe, restrategize and get back into it if you love what you want to do. And pls, don't expect anything from family and friends... Just pray for your portion of the population.
I totally related, the taking and taking it's so draining but one thing I have learnt is to stay positive, if when it's really hard, like I have seen better days and in my worse days I just choose to trust in God's will and plan, also to always give things in all circumstances. Finally remember to pay your tithes❤️ sending love to all entrepreneurs, we are winning no matter what.
.....Doing the same thing over and over is boring 2) It is not a paycheck-money that comes in isn't consistent! 3) It's the little things, not big moves that will bring you more money. E.g how you talk to someone who isn't buying from you today...that person knows someone who needs your product or service. 4)Here, here.. first Its not as glamorous as it looks form a far! Its hard but possible and fulfilling...5)People buy into you before they buy the product/service. Trust is the currency of business.
It takes a lot of patience for a business to stand on its own. Don't give up . I don't think it ever does tho. Its like everytime you get better you unlock a new challenge
A hard truth I’ve learnt is that client flow isn’t always guaranteed. Sometimes they may come in big numbers and you can make really good profits... and sometimes they just disappear 😭. This inconsistency almost made me close shop but we have to keep marching forward. Thanks for the video.
Thank you Joanna, so encouraging! I can relate on so many levels, self doubt is the worst and also getting to the next 'Fenty' level! However, one day at a time! God bless!
Ukweli mtupu. The part for almost hating it. The part for it taking from you. The part where you have no savings left. The part where you pay school fees to learn your tough lessons. The part where you wonder why you even started it and if its still worth it. The part where you really look forward to the day it wont stress you as much any more. The part where you wanna zone out and not think about it any more sababu aki ya nani nimechoka! But still we rise. Proverbs 31.
I honestly don't need to add. You have literally taken words out of my mouth. Business is such a toxic relationship, I say it all the time and yes, you learn so much about yourself, it's funny, and interesting at the same time. When you start making money, TAXES hit you real good. You now pay attention to what the government is doing and it hurts seeing them steal. Yaani Joanna, you've summarized my issues in this video. Every business owner, should pass here. and, why is this season the time, I am also getting tired of my business lol.
Can we talk about the chest pain that comes with paying even and extra 10sh for bread after thinking of how hard you work to get profits from your business 😂 almost feels like they are robbing you! 🙄I feel you girl. Thanks for encouraging businesses owners,you are not alone.
Hi J, not sure if you've already done a video on having a business plan and how it helps having one and following it? I know what we learn from school isn't always what we do when we start working for eg...just how the business plan and real life correlate?
Owning assets is good but it sometimes makes more business sense to lease than actually buy and maintain the assets. Great video, I love your business and motivational content! Keep them coming.
My biggest business lesson is it is important to have a support system. And not the ones that comes through for your business directly, they come through for you when you are down, your rent, food and mental support and clothes. And yes business creates lots of self awareness.
Sis point no 1 and I was like jeeeeeeesus Christ. It's toxic. Very.but we have to push through. Point no 2. On ignorance ghai. One time when shipping particularly when weighing I would price the item before checking weight.lord I was slapped with 1000usd bill 🤣😫 it was tough. Buuuuuut it was done worthwhile lessons. On shipping I've learnt Joanna please I repeat please always use a shipping company (ofcourse a reliable one) it will save you so much heartache. Anyway every point here is absolutely relatable to me as an entrepreneur.
1. It is not a must for your family and friends to buy your products. Don't be bitter when they promote other brands and neglect yours. 2. Maintain the same marketing energy even during the low/dryspell seasons 😅. Imagine you are the only one who can differentiate those two extremes. Customers out here expect us to be consistent
Very true it's not even close to easy it even leaves u with debts or gives u debts u have never had when u had no business...but it's called b/s☀️ celebrate u though u look so adorable
I can relate, am in the taking taking part , I agree the level of ignorance, you assume you can hack it until you realize you don’t know shit But one thing for sure as an entrepreneur you have to constantly learn and research , else if you go with a mentality of know it all , ehe you will fall heard Thanks Joanna
I feel you girl the taking and taking am alwaye like when are you going to give me?🤣🤣🤣 there are good days though.. and some seasons you just want to close everything and be likebye thanks it was real.
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Hard lessons I've learnt from running my business
1. There are times you'll have major sales and there are those days you'll kula dry spell and just cry.
2. DON'T mix the business' money and your money (chest pains). How I nowadays do it ;1/3 of the profit goes back to the business, 1/3 goes to savings and 1/3 goes to personal expenses (bills, e.t.c)
3. Your business may take longer to stand on it's own, but it's okay, stay consistent and disciplined
4. Don't rush to expand just because everyone is expanding. Relax , the time will come. Don't kill what you've already created in a rush to expand. Biashara haitatoroka.
5. If you can do without a physical location, please do. It'll save you on some costs; elec, rent, water e.t.c
6. Consistency pays and the fruits are sweet 🥰
thank you for this!
@@Mindfencemd Karibu 🙏
I relate to each and every one of these! Thanks for sharing. It helps so much not to feel alone aki
Its number 2 for me 😃
I can relate fully especially number one and two
This level of vulnerability is highly appreciated, Joanna💛
I’m glad to hear it !
Starting a Business is easy... Maintaining it is an art. My lessons;
1. Don't be afraid to invest in larger infrastructure/innovation business
2. Don't always rely on debt, try exploring equity/grant capital
3. Honestly, there is a time that you must mix business money and out-of-pocket money... just make sure to track it and capture it as share capital, you could re-imburse yourself once the business grows
4. Try basing your start-up in co-working spaces rather than rental spaces
5. Don't hire too quickly. Remember part-time employees is also a good schedule
6. Start as early as you can... and do put your 100% in your business i.e. don't treat it as a side hustle but as a full-time job
Dear God, bless this wonderful soul that is Joanna. Bless the work of her hands and grant her Your wisdom as she runs her business. May both she and the business thrive and may You remove all the obstacles that come along. Bless too, all other people here who also runs their respective hustles. Through Christ Jesus do I pray, Amen.
Amen.
Amen. Thanks for the prayer 🙏🏾
Amen.
Amen
Heh! I relate with most of what you said!
1) Mixing business money and my personal money is an extremely big mistake that I have made.
2) The love-dislike relationship with my business is also something I've had that I at times don't even want to see anything concerning it but those are the times that I have seen people rock my earrings and it kinda pulls me back to liking it.
3) Consistency- the level of consistency one needs to breakthrough needs Grace & Strength of another level, which I'm still developing or should I say is still being developed in me.
4) Don't expect people around you to always but your stuff cause they also have other preferences, don't be mad at them.
5) Don't settle for just having people buy your stuff, when I started out I was really desperate to see my stuff go that when someone would bargain to a price that is a loss for me I would just sell the earrings at that price just to see stock move; but remember what you have put into making your product and the worth of it.
Nowadays I just say no and walk away with my product.
I relate to all! Thanks so much for sharing.
This pretty much sounds like raising a child. Point for point! Yes, you'll despise your child sometimes. Yes, the first 3 years are about giving giving giving to the child. But it also shows you a side of you, both good and bad you didn't know
So we can say I’m practicing for parenthood a bit 😅
7uuo
All you just mentioned are facts. Another hard truth is that those closest to you may be the ones who support your business the least. This one is a hard one to swallow but I slowly adjusted to it. All they want is freebies.
Oh my gosh! This is absolutely true!!!! Strangers will support you sooner than people close to you.
Karen and Joanna God bless you. Kweli kabissa
@@munistyles7080 thank you, be blessed too
The most Authentic content creator.... We need more of this I pray youths will know you they can learn and create something from such Vlogs Asante Joanna.....my business is 5mnths old Lol
Thank you 😊
Welcome Joanna thank you for always encouraging us
Love this! If there’s anything I have learned in my business, it’s... “I am the business, the business is me!” No one else has the best interest in your business as much as you do. So show up for yourself and the rest will follow.
Absolutely true! If you don’t get up and put in the work, nobody is coming to do it for you!
I learnt this the hard way
Separating business money from personal money
And then also paying my self
I actually learnt this from one of your videos
This one I learnt the hard way for sure!!
Hiyo ya taking and taking annnnd taking, I felt that at the floor of my heart 😂😂aki surely, it's such an emotional experience mehn
Also, maybe you could share some tips about the shipping and clearing, please..
juu mi nikama bado nagongwa...
A very emoticons experience I’m telling you! For shipping, maybe I can even look for a shipping expert to come we discuss this. It’s something I realized doesn’t have much info available.
@@JoannaKinuthia☺️ I would really really appreciate aki,juu hapo ukienda kupick the items, the rates are just insane
What you said about shipping and logistics it's true. It's a nightmare. That alone can suck all the profits from your business
Wah. Yes!
Could you recommend a shipping company that’s reliable
I'm a Makeup artist and i used all my last year savings to upgrade my products and even be able to afford a Makeup box😩 but we still move!!!💕
We move! You will make it all back plus more, believe it!
I can relate with this
Same situation with you sis but we move
Hehe... Wueh!! The truth on here!!! I am in that stage of "toxicity". My business is 2.5yrs old but having a store front has been 5mths in. Heh... It's not the same as running from home!
But we keep keeping on and learning more!
We keep learning!
Same sis
I never new that one day I'd be stressed due to business related issues.Ive been in business for a few months and already learning some of the truths you mentioned above.I feel you Joanna,I relate💯
My business is also turning 2 in July. I started my fitness centre in Kiambu town in April 2019. I resonate with everything you're saying sister!!!!
What encouraged you to take the leap? I want to but I’m still working 9-5. Guess I need to start somewhere
@@JD_Partner_LawOfficesOfHnG It was always my dream to be an employer from high school. When I went to Kenyatta university to pursue a degree in Recreation and sports management, I knew in my 1st year that I wanted to set up a gym. From 2016 after I graduated to 2019 when I started my business, I did freelance jobs with my goal still in mind. My biggest motivation to start was coaching myself from being obese to being very fit now and I thought that I would help more people with a fitness centre.
You'll know when the time is right.
@@sachefitt wow small world! You’re from Kenya? Congrats on your success and thank you for sharing your story. I really need to just lean in and do what I need to do. My head is not in my corporate job right now. I’d like to start a product line and use my skills to go independent.
@@JD_Partner_LawOfficesOfHnG Thankyou and Yes I am from Kiambu County. I would just say that you start where you are and with what you have. Just be mentally prepared for all the work that goes into it
Well done! Onwards and upwards! 🙌🏾
Another big truth is always have a budget for marketing especially if you are starting an online biz. And be ready to keep investing on marketing your biz
For any business... We have learnt that ourselves. That is a big budget that we fail to factor at inception.
Agreed! To add on I would say when things are tough marketing shouldn’t be the first thing you cut out because it’s precisely what will keep bringing in money.
Waah truth I did not expect to spend so much on marketing yet I cant do without it as an online business
@@nancychege6777 sure. And it is like a recurrent budget and not one time.
What a timing ? I'm launching my business tomorrow. Thank you for the truths.
All the best! Starting definitely takes lots of courage.
What a timely video. Just started my first business and the self-doubt is so real.
Same here sis. We will get through
You will definitely get through. Truly hope it gets easier to deal with.
On this band wagon 😃.
I started a business and let me tell you, you will want to quit every one week but you remember the effort you put into starting. And then being young and being in business is met with alot of doubts and talk of the many days you will go without any income but we move and trust God
Thanks for being the most honest person I have come across.
Hey Joanna, for me I started my business at home and it went really well...then aka thought or rather advices from those who think know better told me to set up shop..and I foolishly did..without thinking through it and having good financial backing..wueeh zile slaps hii biz imenionyesha...only God knows😄😅 but I'm paying school fees now for hot lessons😆😆...hold on Joanna..you've come from so far been here on your channel since you started and I've seen tremendous growth in you..❤❤❤
Thanks for this Joanna. I run a business as well and everything you are saying is true. Do you mind making another video about the positives of running a business?
I can definitely do that! Because it’s definitely not all bad to be honest with you.
The major thing I learnt in business ...
The highs are very high and the lows are rock bottom low... but you've got to push thru everything.
Wah yes. You’ve described it perfectly!
omg am relating to this soooo much as someone who just closed their business yesterday. guys listen to her cause everything she is saying is exactly what i wish someone who'd have told me before i started
Please do a masterclass on starting a business in Kenya! We will pay! 😁
The part about taxes is so real; even when I was an employee it still hurt to see the news! Awesome video!
Business needs patience and consistency!!orders arent going to flow all the time, keep pushing hunn❤
Yes! Even when you’re getting no orders you have to keep showing up for your business.
@@JoannaKinuthia the slogan should be "orders or no orders,show up for business"
Honestly, being this truthful and open is really appreciated. It shows normalcy that a lot of people can relate to and sometimes don't want to share or show.
PS: you funny😂
This is the kind of content I love from you Joanna....thank you for being truthful.
Very authentic, thanks Joanna for helping the starting business people out there... especially on taxes, always keep track of your records and transactions, very important. I consult with small business on financials and taxes and it becomes so difficult when the business owner cannot remember what a certain amount was used for.
Agreed! For me I always recommend an accountant as soon as one can afford it and until then, watch videos on TH-cam on basic accounting you can do for your own business .
Omg Joana...when you say "trying to upgrade your bss to a bigger successful one " sis I feel you....self doubt 24/7 🥵...but you ain't alone... and quitting ain't an option♥️ go go girl
Nothing but facts!! I own a business too and wueh!! Kwanza hapo not knowing the rates of buying, shipping etc..lemme say we paid school fees🤣
And the learning continues! Heh
I love this video because it is honest and shows what starting and running a business entails.
Mistakes and losses help us learn.
There is alot of investment that goes into a business and alot of it to marketing, something that many people do not factor. It also takes time to break even.
Last year we suffered losses due to expiry of goods which we couldn't sell during the pandemic. The money was all in loans. So we wanted to give up but chose to borrow money to import more goods and this time around have a budget allocated to marketing.
Don't give up. Most of the businesses grow meaning starting small and making steps each day until they go global. Starting small helps with lessons which help us not repeat the same mistakes when we grow.
Another thing, bw careful about partnerships. Agree and write down the rules. Make sure you have a similar vision and understand the dynamics of the business to avoid break ups or even if they happen, they are amicable.
I love these. Thanks for taking time to share.
I have been afraid to start my own business but reading all these comments and listening to this wonderful amazing soul why not start now thanks everyone for sharing,thank you Joanna
She's consistent again with this uploads and I'm here for it..
I’m going to push myself kabisa to keep up the consistency. Thanks!
This video makes me feel so seen! When I started the biz I wasn't ready for the shockers that hit me. Then I'm learning to embrace negative emotions that come with it bc it can take a toll on you. Thank you for the hard truths ♥️
So true you can’t be faint hearted to do it. It will literally make you hate the decision you have made to get into business. One needs air of encouragement and support to push on coz it’s not an easy task. Keep at it my dear
I started a small shoe business here in Uganda but at times i ask myself if tc the business i should have done because at times sales delay.There is alot of work to be done just like you have said... Keeping the business money off your personal needs is something else and yet the business has to thrive....The taxes themselves are making me change my mind to being employed again coz i feel tc less hectic, everything on you generally for that business to survive.... Otherwise Joanna,i love you gal,i feel you inspire me to work harder n be financially independent....
It’s a very difficult journey. But we will make it! 💪🏾
@@JoannaKinuthia Amen,no quitting
Hi Viola,Wanted to start a business in Uganda though I'm Kenyan.Can we get in touch on WhatsApp 0701809444.Thanks .
Thank you for this Joanna and everyone in the comments sharing their experiences, for sharing hard truths and showing the not so glamourous side of things and for the lessons you have learnt so far. thank you!
All truth! I have a video and photography business and it's a toxic relationship but there's a lot to learn. A day at a time. Thank you for sharing !
This was so lovely, thank you, again i really learn for the internet, everyday i find new appreciation for content creation! Thank you thank you!!
Watched this again to get some tips/lessons. Thank you for sharing this. My business is a few months old and hapo kwa giving and giving, I've felt it 😭. A hard truth I've learnt is people fear purchasing from online businesses due to being scammed and as an entrepreneur I've lost some customers who are not comfortable with purchasing from an online business. 😢
WOW!! Factsss Joanna. Business can really bring out a side of you that you didn't know.
Self-awareness at it!!.......Thank you so much for sharing and being your most authentic self to us. Now I know am not alone on some of this things.
Much love. Xx
Eh, Joana u have said it! Words from my mouth! I feel every single one of those points and I literally just started in Dec 2020🤦🏽♀️....we must push on though...
So authentic! I've learnt so much. Thank you for the vulnerability Joanna. This is what makes you a top tier content creator sis! ❤
I beautiful video @joanna could you do a video on how you overcame the Shippment hustle and kra payment fee for anyone how is starting on it would be very helpful. KEEP SHINING KEEP SMILING
I like your finance type videos...on this, cut yourself some slack. You have survived one of the hardest economic years for everyone, but especially for the make up industry (masks don't go well with lip gloss) and you are STILL standing. You are meant for success. All the very best.
what an informative and educative video. You opened my eyes to so much, low expectations when starting and putting in efforts is what is needed.You are already a successful business lady because you got the experience. Thanks Joanna.
Aaah aki this video has threatened me! Am I going to start my business..ok let me energize myself better... somebody else said business is a race, you race and race and then you race😭Nothing is easy guys let's work hard
Go for it! All the best .
My hard truth was on taxes as well. Get a part time accountant as you start it will save you a lot of headache in the future when KRA comes knocking.
Agreed! One of the best decisions I made from very early on was to get an accountant. It’s saved me the headache.
Aki Joan, you are just speaking whats going on in my business why lie, hating my business, feeling like giving up, spending money with no returns waaaaaa, aki thanks alot for this i now know that am not alone, i was even crying feeling like am the only one goin thru all this, even began questioning my business my decisions hahaha, waaaa..I guess God lead me to your videos to just pass a message to me that i shouldnt give up its super normal..asante sana dear..please please if you dont mind share what you have learnt about shipping coz i want to do shipping as well na sitaki kumake mistakes, or recommend ..please..thanks alot
So relatable 💯💯 You just hit home ✨💯
“This is my business” 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
I needed this kind of video, I don't own a business because I fear to fail yet again... working on overcoming this fear😨
took the words right out of my mouth. thank you so much for sharing 🙏🏾 you’re not alone.
Biggest lesson I have learnt.
1. You are your own cheerleader ukingoja watu utachizi
2. Partnership is a whole ghetto yani if you can avoid it at all costs!
3. Advertisement is costly 😣
4. You are prone to depression take care of yourself better still get a therapist you will need him/her.
5. Pay your bills when sales are doing well😊
I love this video so much. My business took so much from me mentally and financially I even decided to take a break from it. It's really hard aki😭😭😭
I've learnt not to expect your friends to automatically be your customers. They may have other preferences or sometimes they just can't afford your products/services.
Yup... But just catch your breathe, restrategize and get back into it if you love what you want to do.
And pls, don't expect anything from family and friends... Just pray for your portion of the population.
It’s okay to step back and take a break. It’s hard out here!
I totally related, the taking and taking it's so draining but one thing I have learnt is to stay positive, if when it's really hard, like I have seen better days and in my worse days I just choose to trust in God's will and plan, also to always give things in all circumstances. Finally remember to pay your tithes❤️ sending love to all entrepreneurs, we are winning no matter what.
.....Doing the same thing over and over is boring 2) It is not a paycheck-money that comes in isn't consistent! 3) It's the little things, not big moves that will bring you more money. E.g how you talk to someone who isn't buying from you today...that person knows someone who needs your product or service. 4)Here, here.. first Its not as glamorous as it looks form a far! Its hard but possible and fulfilling...5)People buy into you before they buy the product/service. Trust is the currency of business.
Love your points. Especially the one on it’s the little things 👌🏾
How can people earn my trust
It takes a lot of patience for a business to stand on its own. Don't give up . I don't think it ever does tho. Its like everytime you get better you unlock a new challenge
A hard truth I’ve learnt is that client flow isn’t always guaranteed. Sometimes they may come in big numbers and you can make really good profits... and sometimes they just disappear 😭. This inconsistency almost made me close shop but we have to keep marching forward. Thanks for the video.
Best video to start a day,love you
It's everything for me plus
Incase you new here i am the founder and CEO 😊😊😊
Thank you Joanna, so encouraging! I can relate on so many levels, self doubt is the worst and also getting to the next 'Fenty' level! However, one day at a time! God bless!
Ukweli mtupu. The part for almost hating it. The part for it taking from you. The part where you have no savings left. The part where you pay school fees to learn your tough lessons. The part where you wonder why you even started it and if its still worth it. The part where you really look forward to the day it wont stress you as much any more. The part where you wanna zone out and not think about it any more sababu aki ya nani nimechoka!
But still we rise. Proverbs 31.
I honestly don't need to add. You have literally taken words out of my mouth. Business is such a toxic relationship, I say it all the time and yes, you learn so much about yourself, it's funny, and interesting at the same time. When you start making money, TAXES hit you real good. You now pay attention to what the government is doing and it hurts seeing them steal. Yaani Joanna, you've summarized my issues in this video. Every business owner, should pass here. and, why is this season the time, I am also getting tired of my business lol.
It’s so nice for me to hear I’m not in the struggle alone!
Thanks alot for this!feels I'm not alone especially on this January🤦♀️
I learnt that, while dealing with hard customers...emotional intelligence is key!
I so feel you, it's like you spoke my business mind... 😭😭
It’s the consistency for me💕
i cant even am even rewatching again, its that serious..thanks dear this was timely
Joanna keeping it 💯... always loved your authenticity 👊🏼
Can we talk about the chest pain that comes with paying even and extra 10sh for bread after thinking of how hard you work to get profits from your business 😂 almost feels like they are robbing you! 🙄I feel you girl. Thanks for encouraging businesses owners,you are not alone.
Hi J, not sure if you've already done a video on having a business plan and how it helps having one and following it? I know what we learn from school isn't always what we do when we start working for eg...just how the business plan and real life correlate?
Thankyouuu for sharing this! its good to know that what i'm dealing with is normal❤️
Owning assets is good but it sometimes makes more business sense to lease than actually buy and maintain the assets. Great video, I love your business and motivational content! Keep them coming.
Thanks for this one!
My biggest business lesson is it is important to have a support system. And not the ones that comes through for your business directly, they come through for you when you are down, your rent, food and mental support and clothes. And yes business creates lots of self awareness.
Joanna, so much growth in your content!👏 Keep at it girl
This is eye opening. Thanks for saying it the way it is.
You will get through it, Joanna.
Sis point no 1 and I was like jeeeeeeesus Christ. It's toxic. Very.but we have to push through.
Point no 2. On ignorance ghai. One time when shipping particularly when weighing I would price the item before checking weight.lord I was slapped with 1000usd bill 🤣😫 it was tough.
Buuuuuut it was done worthwhile lessons.
On shipping I've learnt Joanna please I repeat please always use a shipping company (ofcourse a reliable one) it will save you so much heartache.
Anyway every point here is absolutely relatable to me as an entrepreneur.
I love love the lighting and quality 😍😍😍
Your skin sis is flawless!
Joanna you are so REAL.. thanks for sharing
Waaaah you're not alone dear.I tell i have a clothing shop in Lodwar and it's taken everything from me.
Super educative!!
Thank you Joanna for sharing 🙌💟
1. It is not a must for your family and friends to buy your products. Don't be bitter when they promote other brands and neglect yours.
2. Maintain the same marketing energy even during the low/dryspell seasons 😅. Imagine you are the only one who can differentiate those two extremes. Customers out here expect us to be consistent
That part for hating😭😭😭😭 thank you for sharing.... God bless you
Very true you always put in cash all savings.
Wise woman
Very true it's not even close to easy it even leaves u with debts or gives u debts u have never had when u had no business...but it's called b/s☀️ celebrate u though u look so adorable
Joanna you inspire me. Thanks for sharing❤
Love this Joanna K
Spoke my experience I wanna cry, and also very insightful. Thanks.
This was so timely!!!
Planning to venture into hair biz....thanks namesie for I'm learning early
I can relate, am in the taking taking part , I agree the level of ignorance, you assume you can hack it until you realize you don’t know shit
But one thing for sure as an entrepreneur you have to constantly learn and research , else if you go with a mentality of know it all , ehe you will fall heard
Thanks Joanna
Agreed! You have to constantly research and try to learn more
I feel you girl the taking and taking am alwaye like when are you going to give me?🤣🤣🤣 there are good days though.. and some seasons you just want to close everything and be likebye thanks it was real.
So very true 💯%, persistence is 🗝 🔐.
I needed to hear this, thank you!