Ok so you’ve covered items one and two and you’re all systems go. The next recommended step is to start testing your market.
1. Is there really a need for your product or service?
2. Who other than you is doing this?
3. What's the level of the demand
4. What makes you different?
5. What's a driving factor in the industry?
6. How can I make it grow in a year?
These are just six (6) basic but very relevant questions to consider. One thing that built my confidence was my surveys. I did some short surveys and questionnaires to really get an understanding of what customers really wanted. This allowed me to plan my approach to market and stay focused on aligning my services specific to their needs. This approach gives clarity and peace of mind that you are making the right decision.
If you want to go fast go alone, want to go far go together -
Keron Rose
Support/Collaboration
Traditional business learnings have taught us to be competitive and that anyone else in our space is competitors.
Thankfully I’m here to share with you that, that’s not a reality. My first year in business was made a lot easier because there were other entrepreneurs I had the ability to speak to about my challenges, ideas, strategies, etc. one of the best examples is the work Jarrod Best-Mitchell and I have been able to do together in getting both of our brands out there while creating something for the larger community.
As much as you have to be careful with how and who you position yourself with it’s also of great benefit while easing yourself into your industry. Note: The person(s) of course must be on the same page and just as open-minded to the concept of collaboration as you are.
I don't know if I’m that disciplined to work for myself” - Friend
Mindset & Discipline
This is possibly the most important component as it relates to making that move on your own. If all the boxes are checked on the last four points but you're not disciplined enough to give your own business the same level of attention, discipline and serious approach to work the way you do as an employee then you’re not ready.
This is something no business coach can tell you, you know yourself. The only example I can give you here is my last day at the corporate office and my first day as an entrepreneur was approached the same way. I got up at the same time, prepared myself mentally for my new job and then started working. This really helped me get into a groove and built my consistency.
Conclusion
You're no less of an entrepreneur if you're building your business on the weekend, in the afternoons or all day. Entrepreneurship is all about taking that business idea and bringing it into reality, not what time of day you're doing it.
There are people I know that have built a business while having a full-time job all the way up to their retirement. It's not your location or time of day, but your idea, drive and the value you bring.
Want to chat more about your move, reach out to me and let’s see where you are and what your next move should be.
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