27/09/2015
reasons why I love being an entrepreneur so much!
1 – Stick it to ‘The Man’
Being able to send that email to my last boss and truly ‘stick it to the man’ felt amazing. It was something that I had been wrestling with for a while. Everything from financial security and the fear (if I’m to be totally honest) of potentially falling flat on my face, came into play. But, when I made the decision to quit, once and for all, I did it, and I’ve never looked back.
2 – Work Your Own Schedule
Freedom from working in schedules makes you bounded ...
3 – Work Where You Like
Most days I work at home. Some days in our office , and other days from a coffee shop. From time to time I’ll even work from a resort . isn't that a leverage .....
4 – Work With People You Like
One of the major benefits for me, being an entrepreneur, is the ability to be able to pick and choose who I do business with. Life is too damn short to be stressed out by having clients that drive you nuts (I’ve fired several clients in the past) and to hire employees that either don’t deliver, or you don’t get on with.
5 – Create Your Own Opportunities & Destiny
Its self explanatory ...
I will not write much on it ...))
6 – Develop and Sell Products & Services You Love
I can honestly say that every product and service I’ve produced for my own companies I’ve whole heartedly believed in, and thoroughly love. We felt just like this when we launched Virtual Staff Finder in 2010 – based off of a blog comment we received. Since then we’ve helped thousands of stressed-out, over-worked entrepreneurs find great quality, enthusiastic virtual staff here in the Delhi ncr. Bringing that ‘virtual freedom‘ to fellow business owners is something I’m very proud of..
7 – Solve Problems and Make a Difference in the Process
Solving a problem for someone, or a company, is the time-honored ‘Sales 101′ strategy of business. Give people want they need to get over a hurdle and you’ll enjoy success. You’ll also create a huge number of raving fans that’ll ultimately become customers. People want to do business with people that help them.
8 – Be the Boss
Being the boss is good. It feels good. Don’t get me wrong, it comes with it’s challenges, for sure (perhaps thats another post?!), but being known as someone that is ‘leading the way’ for a company and those involved in that company is a huge ego stroke, lets face it. Stay focused and make sure that you deliver on promises (to staff and clients alike!), then you’ll be fine.
9 – Stand Up for What You Believe In
Being an entrepreneur also gives you the chance to stand up for what you believe in, and spread the word. I’ve been fortunate enough to be invited to numerous conferences and business events to speak on the subject of virtual assistance and outsourcing – strategies that I believe every business owner should be engaging in to build their businesses.
In fact, I smile a lot more nowadays, as an entrepreneur – than I ever did working for someone else!!!
