When I started my own Training and Consultancy business way back in 2003, I was so full of enthusiasm and excitement. I really wanted to make it work. I read every book that could help me. One of the book that gave me lots of very good ideas is the book written by a famous author which I forgot now (sorry). It is where I encountered these TEN MYTHS, and I would like to share these with you, just in case you also wanted to put up your own business.
MYTH #1 I'm free! I no longer have a boss!
MYTH #2 There are more advantages to working for myself than working for somebody else.
MYTH #3 At last! I can work only when I feel like it.
MYTH #4 I'll have more time for myself, my spouse, my kids, whatever.
MYTH #5 I don't need other people. I can do it myself.
MYTH #6 I've built a better mousetrap! Now the world is going to beat a path to my door.
MYTH #7 I can undercut my competitor's price and lure away their customers.
MYTH #8 I can call my own shots from now on.
MYTH #9 I need a written plan only if I'm trying to raise money.
MYTH #10 Life will be simpler if I work for myself.
As I went along with my day to day business activities, I found out that the above are not really true, the reason why they are called MYTHS.
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Hey thanks for this, just when I was thinking that what I need to sustain being a full time volunteer is my own business. Haha! Let me rethink that...
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