Thursday, October 1, 2009

Getting Started Is The Hardest Part

Whether you're on the fence or have decided its time to take your financial future into your own hands, becoming an entrepreneur, starting a new business or resurrecting an old one is no easy task.  You have to develop the mindset needed to be successful. First, you need to believe in yourself, set attainable goals, believe in your ability to succeed and NEVER GIVE UP (even when it seems there's no light at the end of the tunnel).

Most people go into business thinking its going to be easy because they are an expert in their chosen field and knowledgeable about whatever product they're selling or service they want to provide. It's the other things that go along with starting and running a business that gets frustrating and cause "would be" entrepreneurs to not realize their dreams. Don't go into business thinking the business will be an overnight success. It WILL be a success but you have to take the necessary steps to ensure that it is successful - even if it means doing those little tasks that we just don't want to do.

It's time to finally fire your boss and become your own boss!  We all have to start somewhere (even Bill Gates had to start somewhere) and procrastination doesn't get you any closer to starting your business.  So dust off that old business plan (or, start writing a new one) and get started making your dreams of entrepreneurship come true.  We'll take this journey together. We'll be there to pick each other up when we feel like giving up. So c'mon! What do you have to lose?!

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