We are living at a time of unlimited potential.
This post originally appeared on theCrew blog.
Every single day, many of these solopreneurs are growing their small businessesinto the millions.
And its not for lack of education or talent.
Now, before you take the plunge, it’s crucial that you have a solid plan.
Here are my 10 steps to starting a side business while keeping your full-time job:
1.
Make the Commitment
This will get difficult.
It will strain your relationships and youll continually be forced to make tough decisions.
Inventory Your Strengths and Interests
Which skill sets does your new business idea require?
Pause to spend time learning a new skill oroutsource to someone else who can help pick up the slack?
Early on in your planning you need tovalidate your business idea.
People answer when they pay for something.
Thats the only answer that really matters.
Its human nature to think that were right and that our ideas are always amazing.
Youll be able to grow from there.
Its what makes your business,yourbusiness.
Get honest with yourself here.
In my experience, it works best to set daily, weekly and monthly goals for yourself.
This constant accountability helps you stick with both the short- and long-term objectives.
Your ability to problem-solve and navigate around your obstacles will determine your level of success with your business.
Outsource Your Weaknesses
This is all about focus.
The real point is that you gotta be doing only what you do best.
Luckily,I know a great place to find high-quality help for your business idea.[Ed.
note: This post was originally written for Crew.]
Actively seek objective feedback
Your goal is to build a product or service that provides value to people.
Do this from day one and never stop.
It may seem obvious, but dont work on your side business during company time.
Starting a side business while working a full-time job will undoubtedly be difficult, but its doable.
There are as many paths to entrepreneurship as there are entrepreneurs in this world.
Take these steps into account and youll be well on your way to being your own boss.
Imagine that awesome feeling.
Ready to start your own business?
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