Here's How You Can Go from an Employee to a Business Owner

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It's certainly an exciting idea to start your own business, especially when you've spent your entire adult life as an employee. There's only so far you can go working for other people. Creating a business of your own gives you the opportunity to control your own destiny.

Being a business owner obviously isn't easy, and many entrepreneurs aren't even sure where they should start. If you're in that situation, here are the steps you can take to launch your own business.

1. Start Saving Money

One of the most common questions people ask is how they can start a business with hardly any money. Although that's possible, the reality is that it's much easier to start a business when you have money saved, and you're also more likely to stick with it if you have some skin in the game.

You should be in a financial stable position where you save money every month before you think about launching a business. You're going to need good financial habits to succeed in business, and having money saved will open up more opportunities for you.

2. Honestly Evaluate Your Skillset

What kind of business should you launch? You certainly wouldn't be the first person to ask that, and the answer lies in what you're good at. That's why you should do an honest evaluation of your skillset. Consider what your strengths and weaknesses are. Maybe you're good at marketing but not at managing people, or vice versa.

If you're having trouble with this, you may want to ask some friends, family members or colleagues to help. Other people can often help you see your talents more clearly than you could on your own.

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3. Look for Opportunities that Match Your Talents

You'll be most likely to succeed if you find a business opportunity that fits your talents. Keep in mind that this doesn't need to be you coming up with some completely new, revolutionary business idea from scratch. Many of the most profitable businesses simply provide essential services to people or businesses.

See if you can spot any openings in your local market. For example, you could check out Cleveland Ohio franchise opportunities if you're good at managing others and promoting within your community. Another option if you don't want to have employees is to work as a freelancer.

4. Try to Maintain Another Source of Income

It may take some time before your business becomes profitable. That's completely normal, but it does mean that you could be in a tight spot if you don't have any money coming in.

The best approach is to maintain your existing job, or whatever income sources you have, until your business is earning the kind of money you want. Yes, you won't have as much time to work on your business this way, but that's better than needing to quit after three months because you're broke.

5. Commit to Your Business for the Long Haul

Truthfully, the most difficult part about owning a business isn't starting it. Many people do that. The most difficult part is committing to your business and pressing forward even when the going gets tough.

Here's the most common path new business owners take – they get all excited about their business idea, they give it a shot, and then they quit within a few months because they're barely making any money. Remember that it takes time to build a successful business, and if you quit early on, you're selling yourself short.


If you're willing to put in the work, then you can run a profitable business. It requires much more than being an employee, because your success rests entirely on your shoulders. But once your business starts doing well, you'll be glad you took the plunge.

By  Carol+Evenson	Embed
Author Bio - Carol Evenson is a corporate trainer and experienced business consultant. She specializes in team management and growth hacking.