What really changes when you become your own boss? Accountant and entrepreneur Eric Tan joins The Adrian Tan Show to discuss moving from audit into consulting and the realities of running a business.
We explore workload, family commitments, realistic financial projections, finding clients, and networking. Eric also shares his perspective on business structures, tax considerations, and common accounting mistakes.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:08 Meet Eric Tan
02:21 From audit to consulting
03:21 Going independent
04:49 Family and entrepreneurship
06:51 The reality of being your own boss
11:20 Entrepreneurship challenges
20:24 The changing business landscape
25:50 F&B business failures
26:12 An F&B case study
27:55 Starting a recruitment business
28:41 Financial projections
29:20 Winning and retaining consulting clients
30:43 Networking for business growth
34:20 Business structures
38:12 Tax considerations
40:19 Common accounting mistakes
44:30 Closing thoughts
CONNECT WITH ERIC
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-tan-15034111/
The Resource Group: https://theresourcegroup.asia/
Acce Advisory: https://acceadvisory.services/
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CONNECT WITH ADRIAN
Website: https://www.adriantan.com.sg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriantanck/
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