We asked our community whether friends and family should receive special treatment when it comes to someone’s business. The poll leaned towards setting solid boundaries.
If you’ve ever tried starting a business or offering a skill, whether you’re selling clothes online, doing makeup, taking photos, baking cakes or freelancing, you probably know the moment things start getting a little complicated.
It’s when someone you know realises you’re open for business.
Before you’ve even covered your basic costs or made your first proper profit, the messages start coming in:
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