by Melanie K
Deciding to launch your small enterprise full-time can be daunting. So much so, that for some women it just never happens! In her book Making a Living Without a Job, Barbara J. Winter recommends setting up a transition plan to help you stay on track. Here are four things to help you work towards becoming your own boss:
- Prepare mentally. This is one of the most fundamental things you can do. If you already have a job, start to think of your boss as a client, rather than your employer. Look at your regular job as your ticket to self-employment.
- Do something everyday that will help you prepare your business. This might include registering your business name, setting up a home office, opening a bank account, finding mentors, setting up a marketing plan, research, reading, networking, and so on.
- Stay focused on the big picture. Use your time wisely. It's good to do a lot of research but also make sure you put what you've learned into action.
- Set a launch deadline. A deadline can be a date, but it doesn't have to be. It can also be a target monthly revenue from running your business part-time; or a personal financial goal such as paying off debts, or achieving a savings goal.
Women in Business:
What accomplishment made you REALLY feel like your small business was on its' way?
by Melanie K
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