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Business is tough right now and...

Published about 1 year ago • 2 min read

Business is tough right now

Reader, markets are down, sales are down. If you're feeling it too, you are not alone. Almost everyone is. If you've been a reader of my emails for the last several months, you were cautioned and are hopefully strong today. Whatever the scenario, this August edition of The Asteropreneur is here to help. Big things below. Let's get into it... 👇

  • A Video That Every Founder Needs to Watch
  • Top Articles For You This Month
  • A You're Welcome Gift

as·TER·o·pre·NEUR (noun) A growth-focused person who starts and operates a profitable business while mastering the key drivers and KPIs.

"Astero Group helps high-potential companies upgrade their financial information through tech-driven processes and accounting services."

Mastering Startup Success

Excited to share a new interview that I think you’ll find valuable. I appeared on the StartHub podcast, "The Funding Blueprint: Unlocking Startup Success," where I discussed the hidden gems of startup finance that founders might be overlooking, including insights on strategies for profit first models, investments, tax savings, KPIs, and wealth growth.
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This episode will leave you with actionable business advice, whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, investor, or anyone interested in the mind-melting world of startups. Click below and share with your network. 📢

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If you're on the go or just don't want to see my face, you can listen to the conversation on Apple Podcasts as well.

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Top Articles

Here are the top three news articles from the last thirty days that will help you:

💡 How to Create an Effective Work-From-Home Policy
Working from home (WFH) is becoming increasingly popular in today’s work environment. Regardless of the circumstances, companies need a clear work-from-home policy to ensure its effectiveness.
🏆 SBA Launches Business Resilience Guide: Disaster Preparedness
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched a Business Resilience Guide to help small business owners prepare for and recover from disasters. The guide, divided into six sections, provides best practices and templates for mitigating disaster impacts and rebuilding.
📈 13 Key ESG and Sustainability Trends and Ideas
From the boardroom to the shopping cart, stakeholders are increasingly using environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria to guide their spending decisions. Here are 13 key ESG trends to watch.

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We hope you and your business are genuinely stronger after reading and implementing some of this. If you have questions, just reply to this email or reach out to us on social media.

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