7 Chief Everything Officer solopreneur wins

Being the CEO Chief Everything Officer of your solo business is enriching.  You wear many hats and even all of them.  The experience is exciting, as well as overwhelming.

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Chief Everything Officer meaning

CEO typically stands for Chief Executive Officer.  In small and solo businesses, it’s often said to be the Chief Everything Officer.  Why is this so?  The solopreneur tends to take up all the roles, handling all the tasks.

As a solopreneur for 11 years, I’ve also been a blogger for 7.  After some time in the corporate world, I moved to working on my terms.  

There are pros and cons of handling all tasks alone.  Many start by doing everything, and then find freelance support when they have a budget for it.  Others choose to tackle it all even in the long term.  I created a solopreneur checklist in the form of an article as well.

Challenges and wins

There are both challenges and wins of working solo.  The experiences are unique and build a stronger you.  Some give up early, while others keep going.

While there are difficulties, see them as opportunities for growth.  Find things out and tackle them.  If possible, seek out help and focus only on the crucial parts.

I used to invest more time as a new blogger.  Over the years, I’ve honed my skills, as well as streamlined my working processes.  These days, I can work fewer hours daily on my blog when I choose to.

Challenge examples:

• Work-life balance
• Risk of burnout 
• Limited time
• Limited financial resources 
• Not an all-rounder

Working solo is likely to be in your home office.  It’s convenient not having to commute.  However, the line between personal life and work can be blurry.

Work-life balance and the risk of burnout exist.  This can happen to anyone at any type of job.  As a solopreneur, you can be more prone to it, if you don’t watch out.

Endless tasks to finish, and in limited time.  Financial resources could be your personal savings.  Not everyone is an all-rounder, and being a solopreneur, you need to fill all the gaps.  Find my list of online tools to make your life easier.

7 skill win examples:

• Time management 
• Self-care
• Productivity 
• Management 
• Open to learning 
• Risk-taking
• Networking

Identify the challenges you face, and find ways to overcome them.  Make your weaknesses become your strengths.  Find the opportunities, and be prepared to face the threats.

Develop proper time management, self-care, and productivity skills.  Be open to skill-building to break any barriers.  Take calculated risks for success.  

Working alone can be difficult.  Find others and network.  Share ideas and support each other through networking.

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Types and examples 

There are different types of roles possible.  Some involve physical products, others services.  My article will highlight content creation as an example, being one myself.

As a blogger, I’m primarily a Digital Marketer, Content Creator, and work with relevant brands.  Solopreneurs can, generally, be in different types of roles.  The list below is non-exhaustive.

Few examples of various roles:

• Graphic Designer
• Social Media Manager
• Accountant
• Software Engineer
• Photographer

I have another dedicated article that lists more ideas while focusing on 3 specifically.  You can generally start from home, and build the skills.  Find the handy freelance ideas in my other post.  

Content Creator skill examples (as Chief of Everything Officer):

• Digital Marketing
• Social Media
• SEO
• Bookkeeping
• Technical
• Strategy
• Time Management

The list includes skills that support a Content Creator.  In addition, other types of digital solopreneurs also benefit and need them.  Other types include Online Course Creators, Digital Product Creators, and Coaches.

Develop the basics

A business degree supports the solopreneur much.  For example, being a business graduate has equipped me with lots beforehand.  In case you don’t have a business background, you still gain from developing the skills at any time.  Even if you decide to hire freelancers, understanding the basics is gainful.

Fortunately, skill-building possibilities exist in the form of shorter online courses.  These are normally affordable and convenient.  You can even select the skills that you want to focus on.

Learning never stops, generally.  When you work on your terms, you control your personal growth and self-improvement goals.  Choose to go for it or not.

Conclusion

Being a Chief Everything Officer has its challenges as well as wins.  Consider what barriers appear, and gain by finding solutions.  Through skill-building, you fill the gaps and better equip yourself for success.

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