{"id":6936,"date":"2023-05-15T20:31:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T02:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resource-center.blockadvisors.com\/?p=6936"},"modified":"2024-04-19T08:44:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T14:44:02","slug":"small-business-networking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/build-your-business\/small-business-networking\/","title":{"rendered":"Turning a hobby into a small business | Part 3 \u2013 Find your people"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BA_23-651711_Pt.-3-Hobby-to-Small-Biz_LinkedIn-1024x307.jpg\" alt=\"An entrepreneur with a strong small business network sits on a table in a co-working space. \" class=\"wp-image-6937\" style=\"width:768px;height:230px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BA_23-651711_Pt.-3-Hobby-to-Small-Biz_LinkedIn-1024x307.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BA_23-651711_Pt.-3-Hobby-to-Small-Biz_LinkedIn-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BA_23-651711_Pt.-3-Hobby-to-Small-Biz_LinkedIn-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BA_23-651711_Pt.-3-Hobby-to-Small-Biz_LinkedIn-1536x461.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BA_23-651711_Pt.-3-Hobby-to-Small-Biz_LinkedIn-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BA_23-651711_Pt.-3-Hobby-to-Small-Biz_LinkedIn-1200x360.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BA_23-651711_Pt.-3-Hobby-to-Small-Biz_LinkedIn-1600x480.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Block Advisors by H&amp;R Block is honored to support Small Business Owners during National Small Business Month, and all year round. This May, Jamil Khan,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/hr-block-executives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Chief Strategy and Small Business Officer at H&amp;R Block<\/a>, shares a five-part series that guides future entrepreneurs on what they need to know when transforming their hobby into a small business. Just joining the discussion? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/build-your-business\/turn-your-hobby-into-a-small-business\/\">Catch up by reading the first article in the series<\/a>. This week, Jamil reflects on the value of building your entrepreneurial network as a new small business owner and how to decide the right time to begin outsourcing tasks like bookkeeping and payroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-finding-your-people-small-business-networking\">Finding your people: small business networking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it, though being a small business owner can be incredibly rewarding, it can also get lonely. You\u2019ll likely have many long days and even longer nights working to get your company off the ground. Statistically,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/small-business-statistics\/\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/small-business-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8 out of 10 small business owners have no employees<\/a> \u2013 which means they do it ALL. But realistically, we know that no one can do everything forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why it matters so much that you build a village and surround yourself with a specialized support network. I\u2019m talking about a specific group of fellow entrepreneurs and business professionals who will understand the trials you face daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-hrb-large-article-cta\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-hrb-large-article-cta\" style=\"background-color:#005d1f\"><div class=\"hrb-large-article-cta--image\" style=\"background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/block-advisors-endorsement-logo-1_white-1.png&quot;);background-size:contain;background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat\"><\/div><div class=\"hrb-large-article-cta--copy #ffffff\"><h3 class=\"main-heading\">Bookkeeping for up to 50% less.<\/h3><p class=\"main-copy\">Save time and money with our small business bookkeeping services.<\/p><div class=\"quick-links-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/small-business-bookkeeping-services\/\">Read about our starter and full-service bookkeeping options<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Friends and family are a part of the equation, but they may struggle to fully comprehend the demands on your time, creativity, and mental space. So, make it a priority to carve out time to go to a weekly coffee chat like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1millioncups.com\/s\/\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1millioncups.com\/s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 Million Cups<\/a>, treat your workout podcast as sacred time (I\u2019m a big fan of<a href=\"https:\/\/startuphustle.xyz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Startup Hustle<\/a>), or look into local groups and networking events that connect you with other entrepreneurs, like<a href=\"https:\/\/innovateherkc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> InnovateHerKC<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another worthwhile investment is to analyze your business activities. Even if you are a solopreneur, that doesn\u2019t mean you have to \u201cdo it all\u201d forever. As your company grows and becomes more complex, it is wise to consider the benefits of offloading non-revenue-producing activities. From my experience, many new small business owners\u2019 first outsourcing decision is to hand over<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/small-business-bookkeeping-services\/\"> bookkeeping<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/small-business-tax-preparation\/tax-pro-services\/year-round-tax-planning-service\/\"> taxes<\/a>. If your small business grows and you find yourself needing to hire additional staff, you may also choose to offload<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/small-business-payroll-services\/\"> payroll<\/a> responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I believe outsourcing can help you spend your valuable time and energy on the things you <em>want<\/em> to do as a small business owner. What could you do with the extra time and mental space? You could focus your energy on revenue-creating activities like making more product inventory or offering more service appointments. You could nurture relationships with others in your industry and expand your skills by attending an educational or industry event. You could even consider treating yourself to an afternoon off\u2026 unheard of, I know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hear you \u2013 hiring an outside professional can feel like an extravagant resource allocation. But keep in mind, it frees up the only thing you can\u2019t make more of \u2013 time. The flip side is that DIY-ing everything may not only take longer but might lead to mistakes or missteps that a professional would otherwise catch. These stumbles can set you and your business back. Some errors even have the potential to have legal repercussions. So, is it worth the risk?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-bottom-line-it-s-ok-to-ask-for-help\">The bottom line \u2013 it\u2019s ok to ask for help!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Block Advisors offers many services and products that can lighten your load as a new small business owner. Leave your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/small-business-tax-preparation\/\">taxes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/small-business-bookkeeping-services\/\">bookkeeping<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/small-business-payroll-services\/\">payroll<\/a> in the care of our experts. Your business is our business, so you can be confident that it is in good hands. Our small business services are offered in person and virtually year-round and are always backed up by our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/guarantees\/\"> Block Advisors guarantees<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Jamil-Khan-Headshot-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Jamil Khan H&amp;R Block Chief Strategy and Small Business Officer Block Advisors\" class=\"wp-image-6870 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Jamil-Khan-Headshot-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Jamil-Khan-Headshot-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Jamil-Khan-Headshot-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Jamil-Khan-Headshot-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Jamil-Khan-Headshot-scaled.jpg 1463w, https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Jamil-Khan-Headshot-1200x1680.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Jamil Khan is the Chief Strategy and Small Business Officer for H&amp;R Block, including Block Advisors. In this role, Khan is responsible for helping to identify and lead the company\u2019s strategic development and growth opportunities and generate value for stakeholders as it continues to disrupt the tax preparation industry and expand its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Khan has more than two decades of experience leading strategy for companies ranging from technology companies to Fortune 100 brands. He has worked on multiple merger and acquisition integrations, defined growth strategies, managed product development and P&amp;Ls, and restructured lagging business units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor\u2019s degree in chemistry from University College London.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-1024x436.jpg\" alt=\"Block Advisors by H&amp;R Block logo\" class=\"wp-image-6406\" style=\"width:256px;height:109px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-1024x436.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-768x327.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-1600x682.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-1536x655.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-1200x511.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/hrbscaletest.hrblock.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Block Advisors by H&amp;R Block is honored to support Small Business Owners during National Small Business Month, and all year\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6938,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1236,1238],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6936","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-build-your-business","category-motivation"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<title>Building a Small Business Network | Block Advisors<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Building a network is crucial to small business success. 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