Starting that dream business always seems to feel like a task for
“later.” You know, when you’ll have a ton of time, more money and
greater skill to back it, and perhaps a better network through which to
market it … and on and on. The truth is, there is no better day than
today to get started on your dreams, because the more time passes, the
more daunting it will become. With that in mind, here are 10 reasons to
go for it rather than watching the years pass as you wait for the
“perfect time.”1. The Market Has Officially Rebounded
Folks like to throw the phrase “bad economy” around like candy at a
parade, but luckily, the economy is no longer considered “bad” by
experts. For entrepreneurs, this means a green light for getting started
on those dreams. While consumers are still somewhat tight-fisted, if
you showcase your unique goods or services with charm and individuality,
you’ll likely do well.
2. Your Dream Won’t Get Easier to Accomplish
Have you ever noticed that when you put off a chore, it seems to grow
in proportion? Even something as simple as cleaning the bathroom or
calling your grandmother can become more and more burdensome the longer
you put it off. This tendency is especially dangerous with big, scary,
overwhelming prospects like starting a business, where you’ll have to do
much more than find the Clorox or dial Grammy. Start now, before your
dream becomes a nightmare.
3. Waiting Builds Doubt
On a related note, waiting gives you time to second-guess yourself. Slowly but surely, you’ll build up enough reasons that you can’t
that overcoming them will take a Herculean feat … and on top of day
jobs, commutes, chores and kids, who has time for that? Begin now, and
smash your doubts from the outset by showing yourself that hey, look,
you can do it.
4. You Learn As You Go
A common misconception about starting your business is that you must know everything before you can do anything.
This is pernicious and false. No one builds a company overnight, and no
one knew what they were doing from the very beginning. Instead, learn
enough to avoid most failures (avoiding all of them is impossible) and
produce enough to show off what you’re capable of. The rest will come
with time.
5. Finding a Mentor Is Easier With Something to Show
Experts and old hats love to take newbies under their wings, but only
with proof that those ingenues are willing to work. With that in mind,
you’re far better off launching your business and then looking
for people to help you. You can then refer to your portfolio or website
with specific questions, for example. This also ensures that you will
know exactly what it is you want out of your company, which many people
don’t right away. Once you do, you’ll have an easier time finding the
perfect guide.
6. Starting a Blog to Bring in Business Takes Time
One of the best ways to build your business is starting a blog.
Blogs, when well-written, are a fantastic tool to show what you can do
and bring in traffic. But you have to be patient, because blogs take
time to gain traction. That means starting now is a far better
idea than starting later. Even if you’ll supposedly have all your ducks
in a row at that point, you’ll miss out on the opportunity to grow in
the meantime.
7. Online Businesses Are Cheap
Luckily, we no longer live in the brick-and-mortar days. Now anyone
can go online and, with a few hundred bucks and a plan, start an
e-commerce website and put their offerings out into the world. You no
longer have the excuse of waiting to amass capital or get a loan.
8. You Already Have a Network
It’s tempting to put off your dreams on the assumption that you
haven’t built a good network, but guess what? You’ve already got one.
Yep. If you have a mama, you have a network. A best friend, a hubby, a
coworker … while it might seem that these people don’t “count,” they are
actually key players in your network, able to not only cheer-lead your
work, but introduce others to it as well. Your network will mature as
your business does, so don’t wait.
9. Your Idea Won’t Get More Unique If You Wait
Wanting a truly original idea that no one has ever thought of before is,
well, unoriginal. We all want that, but the truth is, most ideas have
been had. Get over it. If what you’ve got to offer is good, then you
don’t have anything to worry about. And if it is particularly unique, you don’t want to give someone else time to come up with it.
10. You Want To, Right?
This is your dream, isn’t it? If so, there’s no point in waiting to
get older, more fearful, less engaged and more embittered. Instead,
embrace your passion in its springtime, when you’re still full of
enthusiasm and verve. Get all those good ideas out where people can see
them. Only then will you gain confidence, get better and really start to
live that dream.
Source: http://www.lifehack.org/articles/work/10-reasons-start-your-dream-business-today.html
