Is the Sun Out in Boston? Cause We Made $5000 This Month

I had been working for a big corporation for a few years and I was ready for something new. I had always wanted to be an entrepreneur, but it took me a while to take the leap. When I finally made my decision, it was hard at first but now that I'm in this position, I love it.

What made you decide to start a business?

Starting a business can be a risky venture, but it is also one of the most rewarding endeavors you can embark on. There are many reasons to start your own business, but here are some of the most common:

• The desire to be your own boss. When you run your own company, you have control over all aspects of the business and how it operates. You set goals for yourself and work hard towards achieving them without having any outside pressure or interference from others. Being in charge also allows you to be flexible when making decisions about products or services provided by your company as well as its overall direction.
• The desire to make your own schedule. With so many people working 9-to-5 jobs these days, there's an increasing desire among workers who would rather have more control over their lives than just punching out at 5 o'clock every day with little say in what happens during those hours (or even where they work). By starting a small business that allows them more flexibility in terms of hours worked and location (like remote work), entrepreneurs can choose exactly when and where they want their businesses running smoothly without having someone else dictating terms above them at all times!

• The freedom from corporate bureaucracy & red tape: Setting up shop means not having any coworkers around after hours either - meaning no distractions when brainstorming new ideas or catching up on emails while eating lunch alone at home like myself today :)"

How did you find your first customers?

One of the most important things to do when trying to find customers is to find out what people want. This can be done by asking them, but only if you're actually interested in their answer and have time for a conversation. If not, try these other methods:

• Find out where people are already going or spending their money or time (or both). Is there a particular place that they go frequently? If so, consider opening up a store or location at which they can spend money and/or time. For example, if you want to open a restaurant specializing in vegan food but there are no vegan restaurants around your town yet (as was the case before I opened my own), then go ahead and open one! You'll make all the money while everyone else has nothing left over after buying their groceries and paying rent/mortgage on their home because they were too busy eating cheese pizza instead of learning how delicious tofu scramble is with some fresh avocado slices sprinkled on top - but don't worry about them because they won't know what's good until it's too late anyway!

• Find out where people are already buying products similar those offered by your business model (if applicable). Does someone sell something similar nearby? If so then why not offer something even better than what currently exists so as not compete directly against one another - no need wasting money fighting over shelf space when each could instead invest more resources towards improving quality control processes from start-up through production stages instead spending time marketing products.

How did you know it was time to quit your job and take the leap?

I knew it was time because I had been working on my book business for six years. I had a solid foundation, my own clients, a team and a plan in place which meant that it was time. But at the same time, I didn't have all of these things when I first started out - it took me several years to build them up systematically. So if you're thinking about making the switch from full-time income to freelancing or starting your own business, set yourself up with systems that will support your dream before quitting your job!

But there's one more thing: As much as we'd like to think we can predict how our lives will unfold based on our past experiences or other people's stories, there are no guarantees in life (that's why they call them "risks"). The only way to truly know if you're ready is by taking action - but don't worry too much about being perfect right away! In fact, one of my favorite quotes says "Perfectionism is the voice of fear disguised as self-confidence." If something feels right but scary at first blush (like quitting your job), trust yourself - there's no better indicator of success than feeling confident about what you're doing!

Do you have employees now?

The first step to becoming a successful solopreneur is hiring employees. If you can't delegate tasks, then you need to outsource them.

When it comes to hiring the right person for your company, there are a few things that should be considered:

• What's their personality like? The more outgoing and easygoing they seem, the better. A quiet employee might not be as productive - and could even cause others in the office to become uncomfortable as well.
• What's their skill set? Some skills are necessary for certain positions (like graphic design or coding), while others (like writing) aren't required at all times but still should be kept on file just in case. If someone doesn't know how to do something important right now but shows potential for developing those skills later down the road, consider giving them another chance after some training sessions with other employees who already have them mastered! It will pay off big time when it comes time again next week.

What has been the most rewarding part of being an entrepreneur?

There are so many rewarding things about being an entrepreneur, it's hard to choose a favorite. First and foremost, you get the chance to be your own boss and make all of your own decisions. You can set your own hours and work from anywhere in the world! You have total control over what you do, and you're not constrained by anyone else's rules or expectations.

That said, there are also plenty of challenges that come with being an entrepreneur. For example: running your own business means that if something goes wrong - and something always does - you're ultimately responsible for it (and will probably have to deal with way more stress than someone who works for someone else). But even though this can be tough at times (and let's face it - it often is), I still find that being an entrepreneur brings me so much joy because I love having complete freedom over my life and career path.

What has been the most challenging part of starting your own company?

There are a lot of good things about being a startup founder, but there are also some challenges. Here are the ones we've faced:

• Finding a good lawyer. We made the mistake of hiring an attorney who specialized in real estate law and construction. We were trying to get him to help us with legal issues regarding our app's database and he kept telling us that he couldn't do it because "it's not what I do." He also charged us $2,500 for half an hour of his time!
• Finding a good accountant. Our CPA was great at getting tax returns done quickly and accurately, but when it came time for more complicated financial questions (such as whether we should incorporate), he didn't know what he was doing and said something along the lines of "you should talk to your lawyer."

What are some strategies that helped you during the difficult days in the beginning?

When I was a teacher, I had a student who was struggling to stay focused and organized. It's hard for any kid to succeed in school when they need to focus so much on just staying on task. This particular child's parents were both working full time, so there wasn't always someone available for him after school. After spending the entire morning at school with him, I would pick him up and take him home after lunchtime (which was our daily planning period). One day he asked me why I spent so much time with him after school instead of going back home or doing other errands like my other students did. He said "I thought teachers were supposed to leave as soon as class ends!"

At first this made me feel really sad that he thought that all teachers left their students once class ended - but then it made me think about how important it is for kids especially those who are struggling in school - need extra support from someone who can help them out of their rut and into success!

Do you remember the first big check you received from a client or customer?

Do you remember the first big check you received from a client or customer? If your answer is no, it's time to get back in touch with your roots. The first few clients that pay you are crucial because they can lay the foundation for future success. The first big check can also be an emotional milestone and help motivate you to keep working hard toward financial freedom.

As entrepreneurs, we all have different experiences when it comes to getting paid for our services and products. In this post I want to share some of my personal experiences with "getting paid" as well as what strategies I used when starting out on my own path as a freelancer.

When did you realize that this is what you wanted to do with your life?

When I was in college, I knew that this was what I wanted to do with my life. The question was how? How do you go from having a regular job and working for someone else to being your own boss and doing something that you love? It's not easy. It took me years of learning before I felt like I had enough knowledge and experience to start my own company on the side.

I think it's important for young people who are thinking about starting their own business or freelancing to know that it takes time and practice before you get good at what you do! Don't be afraid if things don't work out right away, just keep trying different methods until it does work out for you!

Working for yourself and working for a big corporation are both great for different reasons, but as an entrepreneur I'm very happy with my life.

There's no wrong answer when it comes to the matter of working for yourself or a big corporation. I enjoy having complete freedom to do whatever I want, but there are also great benefits to working for a big company. Take my friend Will, who just started his first job at a major accounting firm this month. In addition to getting paid well and having health insurance, he also gets three weeks of vacation and has access to retirement accounts. That sounds pretty good!

I know other entrepreneurs who would hate being on someone else's schedule every day; they want their own hours so they can spend time with their kids after school or watch Netflix on Saturday nights - or both! And others prefer the stability provided by a full-time job where they know exactly how much money is coming in each month (and when).

But if you like working for yourself, don't let anyone tell you that's wrong - or right!

Conclusion

It's been an incredible experience and I'm so thankful to be able to work for myself. I've learned so much about business in the past year, but most importantly I've learned that being an entrepreneur is really hard work! It takes a lot of time, energy and dedication but if you're willing to put in the time I think everyone should try it at least once.

PS: Hi! I am a freelance writer with a passion for writing. I am open to most genres, but my primary expertise is in content and blog writing. If you would like to discuss any upcoming projects please feel free to contact me by email at [email protected]