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Begin, Build, Blossom: Your Business Journey with Clarita
Welcome to 'Begin, Build, Blossom: Your Business Journey with Clarita' – the podcast that shares wisdom and support from entrepreneurs. Join me as we explore valuable insights, resources, and motivation to inspire your own venture. Let's build a supportive community together.
What sets this podcast apart? This podcast is not just about stories but about providing support and a sense of community while we all figure out Beginning, Building or Blossoming in the business world.
The episodes are designed to guide us through the different stages of the entrepreneurial journey – Beginning, Building and Blossoming. In each episode, we'll focus on one or all of these crucial phases, ensuring that we all get practical tips and insights that we can apply to our own business.
First up, the "Begin" segment. We'll explore the initial steps of beginning a business. From idea generation to crafting a business plan, we'll cover it all. As the host - I'll be asking questions that resonate with anyone contemplating the entrepreneurial leap, giving all of us the tools to turn our vision into a reality.
Next, we move on to the "Build" section. Scaling a business is a delicate art, and we'll uncover strategies to take our enterprises to new heights. Whether anyone is looking to expand their team, explore new markets, or enhance their product line, our guests will share their experiences and advice to help us scale effectively.
And finally, we'll tackle the "Blossom" phase. Success means different things to different people, and we'll explore various definitions of success in the business world. From achieving financial milestones to making a positive impact on our community, our conversations will inspire you to define and achieve each individual's version of success.
Remember, our journey starts here, but it doesn't end here. Let's do this together!
Begin, Build, Blossom: Your Business Journey with Clarita
Kelly Gonsalves, Founder of Totally Booked
Mix a creative mind with a number-cruncher, then throw in a dash of New York City and what do you get? Kelly Gonsalves - a true entrepreneur that is all in, all the time. She has started three companies and is a force to be reckoned with.
Her first endeavor began in 2015 when Kelly founded Totally Booked (TM). The purpose: to assist every small business in becoming more profitable by utilizing efficient accounting processes.
Where else has this passion for small business solutions taken her? Kelly is a QuickBooks Advanced Certified ProAdvisor (™), an Alumni member of the Intuit Trainer Writer Network (sunset after 20 years), a HubDoc Top 50 Cloud Accountant, and a two-time Insightful Accountant Top 10 ProAdvisor! Kelly has also spoken at many industry conferences and hosted countless webinars to share her knowledge with other accountants and bookkeepers so that they can excel at what they do.
In her downtime Kelly spends her weekends paddle boarding on the lake with her dog, Nina, cooking up a great meal, or taking on DIY projects at her new home.
Kelly's Take Aways from her business journey and actionable tips:
- DO IT!!! Taking the first steps like getting an Employer Identification Number, choosing a name, starting a bank account, pushes you to get it done.
- Be persistent; work within your network and
- Be consistent - Keep going
Recommended Book(s):
- Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You
- How to Make Sh*t Happen: Make More Money, Get in Better Shape, Create Epic Relationships and Control
References:
Marketing Genius: MarketingMax
Resources:
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Eventbrite
- Time with Kelly Gonsalves; please reach out to Kelly using the contact information below, letting her know that you heard her on our podcast.
Contact Information:
- Website: https://totallybooked.nyc
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/totallykellyg/
- Telephone: 718-218-4941
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totallybookedny