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Sticking it to the man
It’s important to never give up on your dreams. There are countless examples of outrageously successful people who have triumphed over adversity, despite having enough obstacles in their way that they could have used as an excuse to give up, or settle for mediocre. But they persevered, and won out. Whether it be existing business owners struggling to achieve their vision, entrepreneurs unsure when / how to take the plunge into business, or individuals looking to break the shackles of 9-5 and live their passion, the key is to find alternatives to get around the obstacles in your way. Some considerations:
- Technology now provides opportunities to overcome hurdles that were previously often insurmountable (eg using Crowdfunding sites such as Kickstarter orCrowdCube to raise capital)
- Can you do a better job if you strike out on your own? You need a business plan that articulates what your point of difference is from existing competitors, and why people will use your product / service instead
- Is your venture a business or a hobby? Is it really a viable business, or will you just be self-employed? (No problem if the latter, but understand that your venture won’t be scalable if it relies on you.)
- Entrepreneur vs ‘Want’preneur: are you really committed to achieving your start-up goals? Or is it more of a hazy, intangible dream than a concrete, measurable goal?
Have you succeeded in getting a business venture up and running? Did you utilise crowdfunding websites? How scary was it taking the leap of faith… and was it worth it? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
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