Six Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Small Business | Work Harder, Not Smarter

Starting a small business is no joke — and after 5+ years of running mine, there are so many things I wish I knew before jumping in 💼💡

In this video, I’m breaking down 6 honest lessons that no one really talks about 👀 From pricing struggles 💸 to social media mistakes 📱, and even the website failure that cost me $500 😭 — this is the stuff I wish someone told me earlier.

If you're thinking of starting a business in 2025 or already knee-deep in one, this video is for you 💕 Let’s talk real, relatable business truths — no fluff, no gatekeeping.

✨ Don't forget to like, comment & subscribe if this helped you — we’re in this together, CCS Fam 💪🏽💗
⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: This video is for you
01:09 – No One Will Do the Research for You 🧐
02:07 – Everyone will have an opinion 👀
03:20 – People will question your Pricing 💰
04:29 – Running a Business Alone is hard 🧵
4:56 – Paying for a website is expensive 💻
06:06 – Start using Social Media EARLY 📱



Sincerely, Christel Ntambwe, CEO of Chrissycansell 💕

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