Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in business services but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Jim Gulsvig, Owner of JDog Enterprises, located in Penn Valley, CA, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

JDog Enterprises is a one-stop shop digital agency for business consulting, online presence, reputation management, web design, SEO, SEM, site analytics, and reporting.

Tell us about yourself

I am an experienced digital agency owner who emphasizes improving clients' online presence with reputation management, social media marketing, and SEO-optimized responsive website design. I started JDog Enterprises as a side gig to help small business owners navigate the internet and help improve their businesses. I really enjoy helping SMBs improve their online presence and guiding them in the ever-changing digital world.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

Maintaining a profitable business for 14 years!

What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?

Keeping a life/work balance, especially with a side gig! Also, learning to say no.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Stay passionate about your business!
  2. Positive cash-flow.
  3. Stay connected with your customers (i.e., actually meet with them or at least call them on the phone), no matter how automated the world becomes!

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://jdog.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jdogenterprises/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdognet/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdognet
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimgulsvig/

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