Taking your passion from hobby to full-time business can be a daunting concept. How do you know it’s time to quit your day job? What are some of the broader implications for running a small business that you should consider?

This week in Xero Gravity, Emma Chapman, co-founder of online business A Beautiful Mess, drops by to chat with Gene and Elizabeth about turning your passion into a thriving business. With tips on how to look after your finances, hiring your first employee, and finding work-life balance, Emma brings a wealth of insight from years of experience as an entrepreneur.

Image via www.abeautifulmess.com

“You really should try to solve a problem. Or find a product that already exists that isn’t very good yet that needs improvements. Find out how you can improve on it in your own unique, interesting way that might fit your audience.”

Join us as we discuss what it takes to turn your passion into a functional and successful company.

You can subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes and Soundcloud. Tune in each week as we explore themes of cash flow, out-of-the-box marketing strategies, technology, revenue growth and more.

Emma is offering all Xero Gravity listeners the chance to get $15 off A Beautiful Mess’ new small business course: Start Small, Dream Big. To redeem this limited time offer, simply head to shop.abeautifulmess.com and enter the promo code DREAMBIG at the checkout.

Small Business Resources:

• How to get your work-life balance right in 2016
• A Beautiful Mess course: Start Small, Dream Big
• A Beautiful Mess

What would you like to hear?

Got a topic you’d like to hear discussed? Or a business expert you admire and would like to hear from? Let us know in the comments below!

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