To make it easier, the addicted2success.com website has come up with a few questions to ask yourself before you leave your current job. Here they are.
1. Can you live without money for 2-3 years?
Even if you are currently doing well, launching a business can be costly. So are you willing to spend both your time and money for the next few years and not get anything in return (yet)? When you are at your own startup, you usually don’t have a sustained income. Also, think about what your family needs.
2. Do you have proof that your business idea is promising?
If you want to add something new to the market, you need to know how you will market it. Also, you must be sure that what you are offering is somehow unique. So do you have any evidence that supports your idea?
3. What if you get stuck?
There will surely be obstacles that you'll have to overcome. But are you able to deal with problems ranging from packaging options to legal issues? As an entrepreneur, you'd better enjoy solving problems… because there will be plenty.
Do you go for it?
If you want to start a new business, keep these questions in mind:
- What are you going to do?
- When are you going to do it?
- How are you going to do it?
Make short-term goals and then go for it. Then make new goals. When your business plan is clear, you can finally leave that boring corporate job of yours.
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