Tags |
|
|
Links |
|
|
Hub You - Do You Have The Right Focus To Make Your Dream A Business Instead Of A Hobby?
What is a rain check?A rain check is a ticket you receive when an item is out of stock. They are placed at the courtesy counters and all you normally need to do is ask for one.How do I get a rain check?When an item is on sale it normally sells out quickly. When this happens, most people will leave the store in disappointment. But, the bargain shopper will immediately go to the courtesy counter and ask for a rain check.The person behind the counter will fill out a form which has the item # and the sales price. You can then use this form for up to 60 days after you receive it according to the FTC (Fede
When you're self-employed, especially when you are in the resource intensive phase of a start-up, it often seems that your business encompasses your whole life. And, this can lead you down a treacherous path of trying to get all of your needs met through your business.
If you try to take care of these kinds of personal needs only through your business, you will probably sink it, because you might unconsciously make decisio
The 16th century was a time of amazing transformation in Europe. The Dark Ages were gone, the Black Plague had run it course and Middle Age fears and superstitions were slowly disappearing. The printing press had been invented and it was completely revamping the way people communicated. Columbus had discovered the America’s and the great age of exploration was in full swing. Medical advances, the Reformation, the creation of the great Italian banking houses and the Dutch trading companies had completely changed the way people thought, worked and worshipped.And yet, there was one area in which there had been virtually no advance since the
Yet, I was speaking with someone who wanted to make a living as an artist. This isn't any particular person, because I've had this conversation with folks numerous times. And, it's not always about art. Sometimes it's about coaching. Sometimes it's about cooking. Sometimes it's about walking dogs.
They spoke to me at length about how much they loved doing art, and how it fed their soul, and how important it was to their well-being. Very inspiring stuff, and it felt great. But, when I asked them, "How do you want to help other people with your artwork?" they couldn't answer me.
"It's art! It exists for its own sake. It should have value in and of itself."
This person was right. Art does exist for its own sake. And it does have value in and of itself. But, there is a difference between doing something purely to please yourself, and doing something with a consciousness that you are giving and serving others.
While there are many reasons to start a business, there is only one essential reason that allows it to thrive: helping people with some challenge they are facing. Income in a business only comes from customers. While funding may come from loans, or angel investors, or venture capitalists, eventually the allowance runs dry, as we saw in the 1990's with the dot-com bust.
Customers only buy when you are helping them with their needs and challenges.
We humans are complex creatures, with many needs and desires that have to be met in order to have a fulfilling life. I'm aware right now of my needs for creativity, truth, fun, adventure, love, intimacy, friendship, community, provision, food, shelter and heat (it's winter!), contribution, spiritual connection- I could go on and on.
When you're self-employed, especially when you are in the resource intensive phase of a start-up, it often seems that your business encompasses your whole life. And, this can lead you down a treacherous path of trying to get all of your needs met through your business.
If you try to take care of these kinds of personal needs only through your business, you will probably sink it, because you might unconsciously make decision
Change can be good or it can be bad, change of any kind good or bad has an effect on individuals. This effect is some times positive. However, most of the time it is negative. People naturally resist change and this resistance to the change cause's stress and then stress leads to other problems. If we work in an environment where change is occurring all the time, employees will be under constant stress, quality and quantity of production will be lower. We must make changes if we are to improve our operations. The challenge then becomes how do we make changes without creating stress in the work place.A major change, like relocating a
"It's art! It exists for its own sake. It should have value in and of itself."
This person was right. Art does exist for its own sake. And it does have value in and of itself. But, there is a difference between doing something purely to please yourself, and doing something with a consciousness that you are giving and serving others.
While there are many reasons to start a business, there is only one essential reason that allows it to thrive: helping people with some challenge they are facing. Income in a business only comes from customers. While funding may come from loans, or angel investors, or venture capitalists, eventually the allowance runs dry, as we saw in the 1990's with the dot-com bust.
Customers only buy when you are helping them with their needs and challenges.
We humans are complex creatures, with many needs and desires that have to be met in order to have a fulfilling life. I'm aware right now of my needs for creativity, truth, fun, adventure, love, intimacy, friendship, community, provision, food, shelter and heat (it's winter!), contribution, spiritual connection- I could go on and on.
When you're self-employed, especially when you are in the resource intensive phase of a start-up, it often seems that your business encompasses your whole life. And, this can lead you down a treacherous path of trying to get all of your needs met through your business.
If you try to take care of these kinds of personal needs only through your business, you will probably sink it, because you might unconsciously make decisio
Business cards are so handy to give to strangers who probably do not know that you have started a new business in town. This little card will tell them all the important things they need to know about your new venture. They will know what the name of your business is, what product or service you provide, your physical address and all your contact numbers.It is crucial to distribute your cards in the area where your premises are situated so that you can get the locals to start paying your store a visit.It is a good idea to use the back of the card to print your special offers and discounts and maybe a small map of the area where you
While there are many reasons to start a business, there is only one essential reason that allows it to thrive: helping people with some challenge they are facing. Income in a business only comes from customers. While funding may come from loans, or angel investors, or venture capitalists, eventually the allowance runs dry, as we saw in the 1990's with the dot-com bust.
Customers only buy when you are helping them with their needs and challenges.
We humans are complex creatures, with many needs and desires that have to be met in order to have a fulfilling life. I'm aware right now of my needs for creativity, truth, fun, adventure, love, intimacy, friendship, community, provision, food, shelter and heat (it's winter!), contribution, spiritual connection- I could go on and on.
When you're self-employed, especially when you are in the resource intensive phase of a start-up, it often seems that your business encompasses your whole life. And, this can lead you down a treacherous path of trying to get all of your needs met through your business.
If you try to take care of these kinds of personal needs only through your business, you will probably sink it, because you might unconsciously make decisio
The Internet is fast becoming as much of a mode of communication as a way of getting knowledge and entertainment in a faster and easier way. Many friendships first started out as instant message chats or chance meetings in chat rooms. Background searches are one of the latest ways of taking a peek at a person's past, with or without him or her knowing it.Though people can rely on their own good sense regarding business dealings or personal relations over the Internet, one should definitely use background searches before taking any further steps.A background search is a tried and tested way of finding out necessary and common detail
Customers only buy when you are helping them with their needs and challenges.
We humans are complex creatures, with many needs and desires that have to be met in order to have a fulfilling life. I'm aware right now of my needs for creativity, truth, fun, adventure, love, intimacy, friendship, community, provision, food, shelter and heat (it's winter!), contribution, spiritual connection- I could go on and on.
When you're self-employed, especially when you are in the resource intensive phase of a start-up, it often seems that your business encompasses your whole life. And, this can lead you down a treacherous path of trying to get all of your needs met through your business.
If you try to take care of these kinds of personal needs only through your business, you will probably sink it, because you might unconsciously make decisio
The Islamic & Middle Eastern VC Market Despite the fact that there are literally millions of Muslim entrepreneurs in both developed and developing nations looking for investment capital for their new start-up ventures, the realm of the Islamic venture capitalist remains in an evolutionary state. Nonetheless, the untapped potential for Islamic venture capital remains huge. Moreover, the Islamic world has more than its fair share of investors with high-end net worth looking to invest in potentially lucrative deals. Thus, the convergence of both a ‘need’ and a ‘supply’ invariably lead to the creation of a new product, and this is equally so in th
When you're self-employed, especially when you are in the resource intensive phase of a start-up, it often seems that your business encompasses your whole life. And, this can lead you down a treacherous path of trying to get all of your needs met through your business.
If you try to take care of these kinds of personal needs only through your business, you will probably sink it, because you might unconsciously make decisions to soothe yourself, rather than really serve your business and your customers.
But, if you don't take care of these very legitimate needs at all, you will be performing a slow form of suicide.
Are you trying to make a business out of a personal need that has nothing to do with your desire to contribute to other's well-being? Are you neglecting your personal needs and killing yourself, your business, and your family?
Keys to Living the Dream
• If you truly want to make it a business, then you'll want to focus on these four things:
1. Get crystal clear on the problem you want to solve, and what it's really like for those who are facing the problem, and apply your creativity in providing a solution.
2. More than just the solution, how will you deliver the solution so that it can be most easily accessed and used by your customers?
3. More than providing and delivering the solution, how will you reach those people so they know the solution exists?
4. More than reaching the people, and providing and delivering the solution, what does your business itself need so that it can continue to do, and improve upon, the first three, so more and more people get help?
• If you aren't sparked by any of those four things around an activity, you may have something that you prefer to keep as a hobby.
1. A hobby doesn't necessarily solve problems for others.
2. It's primarily for you and your enjoyment and growth.
3. It's less important whether you reach other people, unless you want the social aspect.
Although enjoyment, self-growth, education, and socializing can and should be met through business, the primary enlivening influence in a business is one of service and contribution. And, if you are having trouble sticking with the four bus
HTTP = HTML link (for blogs, profiles,phorums):
<a href="http://www.iadvice.info/article/18096/iadvice-Do-You-Have-The-Right-Focus-To-Make-Your-Dream-A-Business-Instead-Of-A-Hobby.html">Do You Have The Right Focus To Make Your Dream A Business Instead Of A Hobby?</a>
BB link (for phorums):
[url=http://www.iadvice.info/article/18096/iadvice-Do-You-Have-The-Right-Focus-To-Make-Your-Dream-A-Business-Instead-Of-A-Hobby.html]Do You Have The Right Focus To Make Your Dream A Business Instead Of A Hobby?[/url]
Related Articles:
Chain Printer vs Commercial Printer & Why to Use Each
Career Coaching - How Does it Work
Medical Transcriptionist - A Closer Look
Bookmark it:
|