Starting a business can be a fulfilling way to make a living but it is not all gravy! There are things that can make this a real challenge and take away from other aspects of your life. Therefore it might be a good idea to look at what sort of person is best placed to start a business, be successful and actually enjoy doing it.
It might seem like a great idea, and it usually is, but it’s worth fully looking into whether or not is actually for you or not.
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Does Your Family Life Allow Time For It?
Running your own business is time-consuming, there’s no way getting round it. This is the most common thing that business owners say in advice to prospective new-comers – that it always takes up more of your time and energy then you thought it would.
So it’s essential to consider your family life as it is and if it’s going to be worth the sacrifices you are going to have to make to ensure a business flourishes. Talk to them in advance and get them on board for the time you’re going to have to spend away from them initially.
Are You Sufficiently Self-Motivated
It’s one of the best things in the world to be your own boss! Who wouldn’t want that set-up? You can structure things your way and not be bound by someone else’s often conflicting methods and preferences. But there are advantages to having a boss, you’ve got someone there to make sure you are on schedule and getting things done in the right way. If you are out there on your own then you don’t have that safety net any more, and you will need to rely on self-motivation a lot more.
What Are Your Qualifications For Running The Business
Okay, so you don’t always need a specific qualification to run all businesses unless you need a specific licence or permit. But he more knowledge you have of business then surely the better? It has been said that if you hold an MBA then your earning potential is greatly enhanced. This is because of the increased knowledge and know-how you bring with this type of qualification. Therefore it might not be a bad idea of looking at what it takes to apply for one of these before starting out.
Are You Prepared To Give Up The Time
It’s a time-consuming line of work, the dream is that with enough hard work you will be able to oversee the business and work fewer hours. However, the truth is that only 5% of business owners work less than 30 hours per week, so it’s more likely that your time is going to be consumed by the running of the business – be ready for this.
Why Do You Want To Do It
Why is a good question to ask, and whatever the answer is will running a business provide that, isi it money, prestige, or just achievement, these are all things a business can provide you and should be weighed up against the risks of failure when deciding if it’s right for you.
Good luck on your journey!
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