The thought of starting your own small business can be a
little scary, if not downright intimidating. Still, there are many great
reasons for you to give it a go. It is “easier” than it ever has been to start
and run a business. Whether you are bootstrapping your business or you have
venture capital, it is now arguably riskier to depend on your job. If the past
few years have taught us anything, it is that what we thought was secure isn’t
really secure and what we thought was right is left.
At CEO Blog Nation, we released the “I am CEO”
Battlecry for entrepreneurs and business owners and released
the first volume of ourfree eBook
called the “I am CEO Handbook: Volume 1″ that provide resources
and information for entrepreneurs, startups and business owners to celebrate
entrepreneurship and the impact that it has on the world. Entrepreneurs are
vital and transform our world that we live whether it be the iPhone, Amazon.com
or even your local hair stylist. There’s always the age old chicken and the egg
question about whether entrepreneurs are born or made, but the bottom line is
that entrepreneurs are those who develop innovation after innovation to improve
our world. The ability to take “nothing” and build it into a business that
helps employ thousands and generate millions in revenue should be celebrated and
that’s what we’re doing.
Entrepreneurship is alive and well and here are 16 reasons
why you should consider taking the plunge too.
1. Most
industries and businesses are changing. Now is a
great time to find opportunities in the chaos and destruction of changing
industries. Provide a product or service that will enable you to earn a living
despite while others struggle.
2. To
pursue your passion. Part of the goal in starting
your own business is to actually make a living doing what you love.
3. You
are able to reinvent the world. In some ways, you may be
redefining your personal perspective on “going to work.” In other ways,
you may be able to help improve the lives of those who purchase your goods or
services.
4. You
will be your own boss (kind of). You may not see eye to eye
with your boss, but you can’t fire him or her. As an entrepreneur you will work
for your clients, but you have the ability to replace and fire difficult
clients. Owning your own business will enable you to experience being in
control of your own workday.
5. There
is no ceiling on your professional potential. When you
own your own business, your creativity and skill growth can evolve and be used
as you need them to for the success of your company.
6. There
is no cap on your earning potential. You will be able to make
changes and innovate as the market demands. You will not have to ask for
the approval of your “boss” in order to make the changes needed to ensure
sales.
7. You
are the captain of the ship. All of the responsibility
falls upon your shoulders, but with that you have the freedom to steer your
small business in whichever direction you see fit. You can even start your
business part-time.
8. You
enjoy having multiple roles in business. If you
excel at multitasking, then being an entrepreneur is definitely a way to use
those skills for the benefit of your own business.
9. You
have the opportunity to do meaningful work. As your own
boss, you will have a chance to do work that means something to you, and
perhaps to those who benefit from your goods or services.
10. You
see a business opportunity. Owning your own business
allows you to stop wishing for a product or service to better suit your needs,
and start providing one for you and others.
11. Security. Business
is changing. Fast. No business has the same security level as it did before the
economic downturn. Don’t let the usual fear of lack of security hold you
back as it may have done in more economically secure times.
12. You
can start part-time. Some of the most successful
entrepreneurs juggled multiple positions and opportunities before they took the
plunge.
13. You
may want to prove to yourself that you could do it.
Being a small business owner is not an easy task, but succeeding at it may help
you do what you always hoped you could.
14. It
is the only way to achieve your dream. If you have certain
aspirations in life, sometimes the only way to reach them is to be an
entrepreneur.
15. You
were laid off from your job. From your job you might have
skills and an expertise that you can leverage into a business venture. If you
don’t have a job, but still have a mortgage, student loans or credit card
bills, you will have to start a business.
16. You
are a risk taker. There is a certain amount of
risk in owning a business, but if you can handle taking risks and the pressure it
takes to run a business than you should take the leap.
17. Bonus
Reason: If
you’ve ever torn your Achilles or had any other injuries, you’ll have some
extra time on your hands.
Running a business is not easy and it takes a lot of time,
dedication and energy, but so do a lot of jobs. Do your research and homework
and determine if it is truly something that you are able and willing to invest
in. Times are changing and so much business and our minds. Consider taking the
plunge and live the dream.