January 21, 2017

Article - Eight Common Mistakes First-Time Entrepreneurs Should Ditch in 2017

Author Christina Nicholson has combined the advice and expertise of several successful entrepreneurs and business professionals in the article, “Eight Common Mistakes First-Time Entrepreneurs Should Ditch in 2017," found on Fast Company's website.

If you have big plans for your business in 2017, and I’m hoping that you do, this is a great article to help you steer clear of some of the traps entrepreneurs fall into when they first start off on their entrepreneurial endeavors.

The author lists eight very important opportunities for entrepreneurs, and of the eight listed, the mistakes that stood out, from my experience, are trying to network inauthentically, a fear of spending money on your brand, and failing to self-promote and make the sale.

Networking is crucial, but not knowing how to network can be devastating.  If you struggle in this area, take some time to work on this skill.  Practice, do research, and find a “networking buddy” to get feedback, as well as someone to attend events with you.

Face it, the money that you are spending is coming out of your own pocket, in most cases, which may cause many entrepreneurs to cut corners.  But as the article states, “don’t cut corners where it really counts.”

Your business is your vision, and you need to be able to convey your service and/or product with confidence.  As the article states, “self-promotion is a necessary evil.”

I found this article very beneficial!  Be sure to check out the article for more information, and most importantly, be sure the eight mistakes listed are not yours in 2017.

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January 1, 2017

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from TheDataFyles!















Let 2017 be the year that you get your data in order.

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December 8, 2016

Tax time is the perfect time

Tax time is the perfect time to get your data in order.

TheDataFyles has the data solutions to help you with getting your information organized into a useful format.  We are ready to assist you with services such as document editing, data input, file creation and organization, and database development (Access, Excel).





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November 21, 2016

Small Business Saturday with TheDataFyles

November 26, 2016 is Small Business Saturday.

Shop small, and shop with the TheDataFyles!

TheDataFyles is a data organization business, helping companies to get their data in order.  WE understand the challenges busiensses and entrepreneurs face with keeping data organized.  Well-organized information systems provide valuable information, help businesses better meet customer needs, and improve internal processes.

Please check out our website at www.thedatafyles.com, and visit our blog at www.thedatafyles.blogspot.com.

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October 16, 2016

Articles - 4 Social-Media Mistakes Your Business Can’t Afford to Make

Who gets lost with what, when, and how to utilize social media to promote their business?

The answer is - many of us.  Social media has become a major avenue for businesses to reach their client base, which is why it is very important to understand how to best utilize the various marketing tools.  “4 Social-Media Mistakes Your Business Can’t Afford to Make,” by Jonathan Long, posted on Entrepreneur.com, is a great guide to stop you from improper use with social media, and help you to turn around if you are committing any of these four mistakes.
  1. You're not interacting with followers.
  2. You're overly promotional.
  3. You don't include calls to action.
  4. You spread yourself too thin.
The biggest mistake, of course, would be to not utilize social media at all.  But after you have engaged with one, or more, make sure you are getting the most out of it.  One additional observation is using different social media marketing tools the same.  For example, what works on Facebook, may not work on Instagram, and vice versa.  Also, read the business instructional articles that are offered by each, to ensure that you are well informed on every aspect of the tools that are available to you.

Click below to read the article in its entirety, and to see the comments and suggestions the author makes for each mistake.



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September 24, 2016

Article - Why It's Vital to Pay Yourself First in Business

“Why It’s Vital to Pay Yourself First in Business,” posted on Entrepreneur.com by author Sam Harrop, is a great article that gives entrepreneurs an idea and a good visual on how to pay yourself first, as well as why it’s important.  Many new business owners find it difficult to separate their money from the business’ money, and oftentimes there is no clear line or a standard established when the business is started.

Highlights of the article:

  • It’s important to figure your basic living expenses
  • Have multiple budgets for the different stages your business goes through
  • Get insurance

TheDataFyles feels that a good starting point is your budget, and knowing how much you are spending monthly for your living expenses.  This will help to determine how much your business needs to make in order for you to cover your basics, how much you need to break even, and how much to make a profit.

The best way to determine this information is tracking your expenses, and separating business expenses from personal expenses.  A simple Excel Spreadsheet is a quick and free way to track.

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September 1, 2016

Tax Time is the Perfect Time

Tax time is the perfect time to get your data in order.

TheDataFyles has the data solutions to help you with getting your information organized into a useful format.  We are ready to assist you with services such as document editing, data input, file creation and organization, and database development (Access, Excel).





We work on a project basis with reasonable fees.  Contact us today and tell us about your data needs.

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Our motto is "All things organized."