1 FIND YOUR TRIBE. Surround yourself with like-minded people. When you’re starting a business, your traditional support system (family, friends, etc.) might not “get” what you’re doing right away. By surrounding yourself with others starting their own businesses, you’ll be able to stay motivated and bravely walk (or blaze) through the path less traveled.
2 WORK WITH A BUSINESS MENTOR OR COACH. Having a mentor or coach will do wonders for you as you take the plunge into entrepreneurship. They’ll support you and keep you accountable, and they’ll stand for your goals and desires even when you may be ready to throw in the towel. They won’t give up on you!
3 DO YOUR HOMEWORK. What’s the need you’ll be fulfilling? Who’s your ideal customer or client? Again, this’ll be much easier to tackle if you’ve got your “tribe” and a coach or mentor to work with—you don’t have to do it all alone!
4 BE FLEXIBLE. Sometimes life will throw you a curveball or two, and you may have to modify your original ideas and plans. Your ability to pivot and adapt to the changing needs of your customers, business, and your own life will be crucial to the success of your biz.
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