Payton Hughes Consulting

An article written for Our Big Earth on whether self-employment is for you.

A link to an article written for Our Big Earth on organizing an office for mompreneurs.

In my work as a business consultant, I have met a number of unique individuals successfully running businesses, doing the things they love. Some don’t necessarily love the “running the business” part (they hire me and others for that part), they love doing the things the business does (baking the cakes, selling the equipment or being a counsellor). Others get a thrill from “being the boss” and managing the business. Read the rest of this entry »

As a potential entrepreneur, information gathering is crucial. I have seen many people start a business without appropriate information and it has almost always landed them in trouble – I know because I am often hired to help fix the problems later on. There are many types of information that you need to gather before starting a business, however, due to space limitations I will focus on one: Market Information (not to be confused with Marketing Plans). Read the rest of this entry »

Thinking of turning your passion into a fruitful enterprise? Want to do what you love all day long, get paid for it and be the boss?

While starting a business may not be for everyone, it does provide some people the avenue to fulfill their dreams and meet their true potential. Many people who go into business for themselves, do so to pursue a hobby full-time (such as a canoe maker), do something they are good at and have been paid by others to do (such as a bookkeeper), or they want to try something completely different (start a doggie bakery). They may like the idea of having flexible work hours, accountability to themselves and being in control. These are all valid reasons for going into business and, if the business is thought out and planned properly, starting a business can lead to long term satisfaction and realization of life-long dreams. Read the rest of this entry »

Being self-employed or starting a business takes hard work, patience and determination, but it is more than that. It takes entrepreneurship, dedication and commitment, but it is more than that. It takes someone who is organized, willing to learn from mistakes and keep going, even in the tough times. Read the rest of this entry »