Very knowledgable about the business - having trouble making the decision and then go forward. I am good at what I do, just not sure which direction to go???
2006-09-23 15:31:01 · 7 answers · asked by Mr unsure 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I did it in my mid '40's and never looked back. However, the decision was due to a confluence of factors with only a minor emphasis on the desire to do so. Sort of like I "fell" into it and the fit was perfect.
It reminds me of the saying that says something like: luck is preparation and opportunity.
So remain prepared for the opportunity and when it comes, step into it.
2006-09-23 15:41:10 · answer #1 · answered by waplambadoobatawhopbamboo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might I suggest both??? You dont have to go one way or the other until your own business is so successful that you have no choice. You can always hire an assistant to run the business for you for less than you make in your other job. Don't hire an employee... hire an independent consultant (outsource) so you are not liable for benefits, long term committment, etc. Start your business small while continuing to receive a paycheck and do the business thing part time as you develop contacts and contracts.
2006-09-23 22:35:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you want to be the entire boss of everything? do you want to have the stress and work the long hours that initially come with starting your own business? Can you handle it if it fails? Are you a motivated self-starter? If you've thought about the pros and cons of having your own business and you still want to do it go for it. If on the other hand you just want a better position than what you have now, maybe you just need to switch jobs or companies. Owning your own business can be very rewarding, but you can't be wishy washy about it. It's a hard and serious undertaking that again may be greatly rewarding and fulfilling.
2006-09-23 22:39:26 · answer #3 · answered by KariM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just my perspective, the challenge that stops me is the startup, for a particular reason - at startup generally you can't afford to hire people to do things like your sales/marketing, bookeeping, purchasing - so you have to do all this "back office" work yourself in addition to running the business. I would frankly rather be a corporate servant than have to deal with so many functions, I have a lot of expertise in what I do and I like to focus on that.
2006-09-23 22:50:05 · answer #4 · answered by kellyault20001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the question every entrepreneur has had to ask from day one... there are benefits and headaches to both, but unless you are in a situation that requires you to pick one or the other, you can do both until the size of your business forces you to make the jump....
2006-09-23 22:42:32 · answer #5 · answered by morlock825 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read and talk to lots of people.
Pursuing you passion is always the best way to have a good professional life.
Good Luck
2006-09-23 23:14:18 · answer #6 · answered by FortyLoveTX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of it this way. Who makes more, the employee or the store owner?
I'll see you at the top.
2006-09-24 00:15:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋