Ever fancy a change?
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Anyone ever get the urge to do something different?
Even if you have an established business, that ticks over OK, you feel the need to do something else .. it practically runs itself, day-to-day it's getting boring and nothing really motivates you too much?
Currently debating what to do and have the option of starting up a new business with some mates .. not sure whether I'm just being silly though
Even if you have an established business, that ticks over OK, you feel the need to do something else .. it practically runs itself, day-to-day it's getting boring and nothing really motivates you too much?
Currently debating what to do and have the option of starting up a new business with some mates .. not sure whether I'm just being silly though
Well you are certainly not alone with the feelings you have.
I would say if you have the chance to get in to something which makes your working life more exciting/challenging/enjoyable then do it. Too many people dont have the chance or dont take it, dont be one of them.
Good luck!!!
I would say if you have the chance to get in to something which makes your working life more exciting/challenging/enjoyable then do it. Too many people dont have the chance or dont take it, dont be one of them.
Good luck!!!
Similar position myself. As much as I do enjoy what I do, to a level, I have the opportunity to start something new with friends and run it alongside my existing company.
As with all things, cash is king, and start ups need cash.
But as otehrs say, do it if you can, i certainly will do if it proves viable and we get the funding sorted.
As with all things, cash is king, and start ups need cash.
But as otehrs say, do it if you can, i certainly will do if it proves viable and we get the funding sorted.
apprentice said:
If it's viable (make sure it is - plenty of dreamers about!) then go for it!
Ted...
Was taking on PH originally a dream or was it viable?...
A dream which I pursued alongside my day job before taking a calculated punt with reserves to fall back on if it didn't work out.
This is an interesting point, I pondered for ages, by chance discussed it with a friend of a friend and joined in what he was doing. Now it is my full time income and looking good for the future.
Not supposed to mention fine details on here so if anyone is interested further, please reply.
Simon
>> Edited by simon818 on Monday 5th April 14:42
Not supposed to mention fine details on here so if anyone is interested further, please reply.
Simon
>> Edited by simon818 on Monday 5th April 14:42
It is not sufficient merely to be good in your own field of work and feel confident that you can do better than others.
But moreover you require a realistic business plan, the desire and sometimes sheer dogged determination to follow it through, ability to work on your own initiative, self motivation and ability to cope with a somewhat lonely existence in the early stages, not too proud to take advice when needed, ready to take some knocks - pick yourself up and then learn from them, prepared to dilgently be involved in all aspects of the business - even the mundane and boring!...and last but not least have a good funding base and take onboard very early on that cashflow is very much king!!
Done it myself, its an exponential learning curve bar none and it was the most satisfying and rewarding period of my working life!!
(Aside from working with Adrian Blyth... of course!!)
apprentice
But moreover you require a realistic business plan, the desire and sometimes sheer dogged determination to follow it through, ability to work on your own initiative, self motivation and ability to cope with a somewhat lonely existence in the early stages, not too proud to take advice when needed, ready to take some knocks - pick yourself up and then learn from them, prepared to dilgently be involved in all aspects of the business - even the mundane and boring!...and last but not least have a good funding base and take onboard very early on that cashflow is very much king!!
Done it myself, its an exponential learning curve bar none and it was the most satisfying and rewarding period of my working life!!
(Aside from working with Adrian Blyth... of course!!) apprentice
Just to clarify, I am director of a company I started up with family 4 years ago. It runs fine and provides a good income but despite this I don't enjoy working on it any more. I think one of the main reasons is that it's no longer a challenge; the IT infrastructure I've set up over the years now pretty much runs itself, for example. Ideally we'd sell it but that doesn't appear to be an option right now.
Next is the political problem of informing fellow directors of my plans
not that it'll stop me either way but it sure makes things awkward.
Next is the political problem of informing fellow directors of my plans
not that it'll stop me either way but it sure makes things awkward.Gassing Station | Business | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff