Should I Start a Business?

For many of us especially those who aspire to be an entrepreneur having our own business may only ever feel like a pipe dream. However for others' it is a more realistic possibility. There are a number of issues that need to be considered before deciding whether starting a business is the correct decision for you. Below I have highlighted some of the key areas you should explore before starting your own business:

What about network marketing?

As an aspiring entrepreneur I am always looking for opportunities within business. Network marketing was one area when researching potential business opportunities which caught my attention. This was for a number of reasons. For example it would give me an opportunity to do something different and learn new skills. In addition I would pay what appears to be a relatively small fee when compared to franchise

Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail

Perhaps the title for this blog sounds a bit extreme. However you can be fairly certain that if you do not prepare your entrepreneurial idea from start to finish it might not even get off the ground.

It's an unfortunate but true reality that many businesses that start up don't make it past the first year. At present the aspiring entrepreneur is further hindered by the current economic climate. Ironically, if the current economic situation is to improve more entrepreneurs and small businesses is exactly what is needed.

I don't have time to be an entrepreneur!

You work full time, have hobbies, enjoy socialising and look after your children. You want to be an entrepreneur. You want to start up a business but don't want to give anything up in your current lifestyle. You have done odd bits to get your business off the ground but not enough or nothing concrete. You've resided yourself to the fact that although you like the idea of being an entrepreneur it will probably never happen. You just don't have the time. Does this sound familiar?