Let’s face it, starting your own business is something that many fantasize about — romanticizing the highs while glossing over the lows. But before you create your ideal business serving an “always making payments on time,” clientile, you have to some how come to the conclusion that the timing might be right. But how do you know? That’s a great question that I posed to the business owners and entrepreneurs in Columbus and throughout Ohio. There were so many more than the short 15 identified here. Check out the list here, and review the LinkedIn responses. Here are some of the motivational and inspiring answers provided.
15 Ways to Know You Might Be Ready To Start Your Own Business when:
#1. You identify a niche in the product/service market and believe you have a product/service to meet that need. –PC Doctors LLC., Owner, Joshn Shannonhouse.
#2. You realize that consulting and giving advice are nearly the same — but consulting pays much better than advice. — Practice Made Perfect LLC. President, Jennifer Cork.
#3. You want to be personally invested in your work and organization. — Written Impact Founder and Owner, Lori Crock.
#4. Your desire for independence outweighs your desire for the stability of a full time position.#5. You can successfully identify and secure financial resources to fund your business. — 14ninetytwo Founder, Willie Neuman.
#6. I realized the company I worked with was moving into a direction that demanded I do business in ways different than I wanted to. — Social Business Strategies Owner, Nate Riggs.
#7. I felt as though I had a network of mentors and advisors to lean on and learn from professionally. — Bootcamp Digital CEO, Krista Neher.
#8. I read the relevant industry book “The Headhunters’ Edge,” by Jeffrey E. Christian learning about the highs and lows of starting a business. — Tech Personnel Consultant, James Leith.
#9. When you realize you are less interested in the corporate work you are completing. — Balance 6 Coaching Owner, Leslie Altwooll.
#10. You wake up in your corporate cubicle at lunchtime! — Clearwish CEO and Co-Founder, Brian Zuercher.
#11. You key people meet good timing. — R and S Consultants Co-Owner, Jason Rubinstein.
#12. I had established a network of clients and contacts and could quit my permanent position. — Garrett Public Relations Owner, Michelle Messenger Garrett.
#13. You realized I could build a reputation based upon doing what I wanted to do. – 360 Degree Social Co-Owner, Elijah R. Young.
#15. I answered the question, “What would I do if I won the lottery and didn’t have to worry about money?” — Baskets By Bonnie Owner, Bonnie Segel.
This list is too short, so what would you add? How did YOU know it might be time for you to start your own business? Please leave your response in the comments below.
I invite you to review the LinkedIn responses to this question too. You will be inspired!
