Thursday 25 August 2011

Do You Really Desire A Business Of Your Own?

At one time or another in every life, one decides that he or she would like to open a business. You might be tired of someone else getting rich from your efforts or maybe you want the freedom that goes with owning a business.

But, is it enough simply to want your own business. What does owning a business mean? What does it take to be an entrepreneur? What do you need to open a successful business? There are thousands of businesses that open one year and within a few years are closed. Everyone has been to a restaurant or store one time and when they return in a few weeks, it is no longer there and something else has taken its place. If feels like it is a never-ending cycle.

Today, I need to tell you what I believe it means to be an entrepreneur and to own a business.
It is important that one must have is guts! Are you willing to put your life savings at risk? Everything that you have worked for in the past is now at risk. That savings account that is there as a safety net might have to catch you if you fall. You also must have a strong desire to have your own business. It is not enough just to want a business. You must live it, breathe it and sleep it. Therefore, you need to start a business that you will be happy with.

Although there will be good times and bad times, you need a business that you are committed to seeing through. There may be times that you have to miss a child’s baseball game or soccer practice. And when problems arise, and they'll arise, are you the person that can handle the stress of it all, or do you fold under pressure?

One of the leading challenges facing the small business owner is MONEY, or lack of it. Business experts usually recommend that you have enough money to pay your personal expenses for about a year. It usually takes at least that long to begin to show any real profit. So, the small business owner doesn't want to get into financial difficulty during the first few months. The biggest reason that small businesses fail is the lack of funds to continue the operation.

Another question that must be asked of the aspiring business owner is do I have the knowledge that it requires to operate a business and if not, can I find someone that will help me to make this business successful? Perhaps there are family members that would like to partner with you and make a family business.

Should you be unsure of the type of business that you would like to start, take your time to identify the business that is just right for you. There are thousands of different businesses out there, and it may take you a little time, but one of them is right for you. Identify whether your business has long term potential. You do not want to be on the tail end of a fad.

One of the newer types of businesses out there which are proving increasingly popular is drop shipping. Drop shipping takes away the problems of stocking a range of products, creating a website etc, you normally pay a small fee (that often includes a website) and you will have access to normally many thousands of products that you promote and earn a commission for each sale.  You can find a list of reputable drop shippers by visiting The Drop Ship Manufacturers List and this company have a very good reputation The Drop Shipping Wholesalers.

See how easy it is. Most business owners believe it is worthwhile. Because instead of saying I work for __________, you are now qualified to say I am a the boss!

By John Gilham

2 comments:

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  2. Dropshipping business so hot now in 2020

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