Is your drive strong enough? Running a business can wear you down emotionally. Some business owners burn out quickly from having to carry all the responsibility for the success of their business on their own shoulders. Strong motivation will help you survive slowdowns and periods of burnout.
How will the business affect your family? The first few years of business startup can be hard on family life. It's important for family members to know what to expect and for you to be able to trust that they will support you during this time. There also may be financial difficulties until the business becomes profitable, which could take months or years. You may have to adjust to a lower standard of living or put family assets at risk in the short-term.
After carefully dissecting each of these preparatory questions, I decided that I was indeed prepared to begin my own home based business. I understand that it will be challenging, but I have my friends and family prepared to help me realize my dreams. I am anticipating some bumps along the road to success, but with the internet coupled with contingency plans in anticipation to these problems, I am more than confident that my dream will be realized.
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