Why is it that you want to start a small business? Money? Fame? Personal freedom? Ego gratification? Retirement income? Inability to get rehired or retrained? Discomfort with larger organizations? If ... |
Obviously, you want your business to be a success. But how you define success depends on a number of personal factors. Assuming you've been in the work force for a while, you know what kind of ... |
Money isn't the whole story, at least for most people. There's a certain satisfaction in "doing it yourself" that may not be quantifiable, but which is nevertheless important. Typical reasons that ... |
Most people look forward to a time when they can relax and enjoy themselves without the need to work. The chance to do just what you want, when you want to do it, is a strong motivator. Admittedly, ... |
Goals are important because they will affect just about everything you do as you plan and operate your business. Goals are not just the destination you're driving toward, they're also the painted ... |
Quantifying your goals can be a long process. You'll have to gather a lot more information before you're ready to set specific targets. Eventually, you'll probably want to put those goals together in ... |
If asked whether they had the "right stuff" to run a small business, most people who are interested in starting a new business would answer with a resounding "yes." But the purpose of this section is ... |
Successful small business owners know their own strengths and weaknesses. They build their businesses around their strengths and they compensate for their weaknesses. If you're to succeed, you'll ... |
You can still be successful even if you don't possess every skill needed to run a small business. There are, however, certain qualities that you should possess if you're to be successful. Let's take ... |
At this point, you should have looked at your own strengths and weaknesses and judged for yourself whether you're ready to start a small business. You should ... |
