Do you dream of starting your own business doing work you love? Have you been laid off or are you contemplating leaving a job? Have you always wanted to operate a portable dog washing service? Maybe you want to bake cookies that put Mrs. Fields to shame or you dream of owning your own 60's themed diner.
You've bought the how-to books. You've taken the business classes at your local community college. But then, cold reality grips your heart. The truth comes to light. You're scared @$*!less to take that leap into a new venture. You wonder how you can ever pay the bills doing what you love and the prospect of having no regular paycheck is enough to paralyze you with fear.
The good news is that you're not the only one. It's no surprise that most people are afraid to leave their regular paycheck and their routine to start a new career or business venture. Most people think the benefits of their job are enough to warrant staying in it.
Well, try reconsidering. Take a minute and think about how much you spend on your current job. Don't forget to add in your gas, the pants you get dry cleaned twice a week, the business lunches, and that extra-hot-mocha-frappe-latte-with-whip you get at 8 am on your way to work. How about the doctor's bills from your stress-related symptoms? How about the Tylenol for the headaches, Aleve for the back aches, and Alka-Seltzer for the heartburn?
Now, considering these factors, how much do you REALLY make? People are so afraid to leave jobs because of the "benefits," but is it really a benefit to bend to someone else's will? Hey, when you're an entrepreneur, you're the only one who can fire you!
If you get laid off, hallelujah! Break out the champagne and glasses! You've been given the opportunity to go out and find what you love to do. You need to take that chance and take classes, or seminars, or do whatever you need to do to start up your business. Hopefully you'll not only be happier, but also be employed by you!
What is essential when you're starting a new venture? It's vital to have a mastermind group and a personal/business coach during this process so that you can brainstorm with qualified experts.
Let your creative muse soar and those wings could lead you to your dream. It will be hard to give up a steady income and jump into a new venture, but if you persist and put in the hours,it will be beneficial in the end.
One vital part of all this is that to be able to start your own venture and leave your steady income, you've got to get yourself in the place--emotionally, spiritually, and financially--in which you can take a risk. I've got something that will help you do just that, my latest book.
You can find this book, Get Out of Debt and Get On With Your Life, by clicking on the link in the author bio box below. There you'll discover a lot of resources personally and professionally to save and earn a ton of money!
Pause for a second, wrestle with your finances, and dream big. The only one holding you back once your resources are in place is you. Be bold, be SMART, and be you!
Take the leap, make a plan, let go of your current job "benefits," and begin to reap the benefits of being a small business owner and doing work you love to do!
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Professional speaker and coach Dr. Barnsley Brown loves helping people like you save thousands of dollars and start living the life of their dreams! Check out Dr. Brown's exciting e-book and audio package, Get Out of Debt and Get On With Your Life, at
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