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Why You Must Really Know Yourself Before Starting a Business

     BUSINESS  |  7 min. read
  • ​By Kerim Kiziler  |  Updated on Feb 28, 2023, 09:08am
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Thousands of people have the same goal of quitting their full-time underpaid job and start their dream business which they can manage their own time and revenues. Many people target on to make money that will allow them to have a luxurious lifestyle. Some people dream of riding a Porsche or having breakfast in Paris. Some dream of a big house in a central location.  
However, the reality is really different. Starting your own business will not change your life in a positive way at the start since you will be responsible for many areas. Although once the ball gets rolling your life quality will get better and you will start earning more. Most of the entrepreneurs state that quitting their job was the best decision in their life since this led them to become self-employed and do what they really like in their life. 
Many entrepreneurs believe that it is hard work, investing your time and money on it. It is like your own baby and you gotta treat it in the right way so that your baby will start crawling, and walk eventually. You really need to know yourself before investing in a business. Because this will occupy your whole life so you wouldn’t want to end up in a field where you don’t enjoy. Success comes with hard work and if you choose the field you like this will trigger you to work harder and gain success. 
Dreaming of your own business is great but you have to take action, otherwise, some other people will own your dream by acting faster than you. So get ready financially to quit your job. The next step would think and plan on your dream business. But again, do not forget to pick an area where you would enjoy the most. This will make to achieve your financial dreams and you will get satisfied career-wise. It is good to get remember of a success story you have created. 

1. What is your favorite field? What do you want to do?

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To say that you want your own business is not enough. You have to know what kind of business you want to do. Let's say are you happy in your current job? If yes, you might apply the knowledge in your current job and start your own. If you are not happy in your current job, think of the fields you want to be. Maybe you love cooking. Then you can quit your accounting job and start planning on your restaurant business. Also, know your strengths. This will also help you get the best staff for your business. If you are not good at bookkeeping, you might have to hire people for you to complete your daily needs effectively.
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2. You have to be confident. You can be your own boss.

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Many people want to be their own boss to control their own time and revenues. But you will still have to deal with difficult bosses in your own business. Try to be confident and believe in yourself so that challenges would be easier for you. You have to manage your time really well. Know your priorities and assign the right people for the right job. A good boss would know the strengths of his staff and plan the work accordingly.

3. Your motives should be well founded.

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Quitting your job because of a boss issue or a small argument between a colleague is not a good reason to quit your job. You have to know how to tackle different challenges in your work life so you can apply the same skill in your own business. Your motivation to build your own business can be something you're passionate about. It can be a service-related company or a product that would ease the life of some people who really need it. You need to know what interests you in life. This will help you choose your own path in life and in your business. Money is good motivation too but when you start your own job, you might not get enough money or even sometimes no money at all. But just believe in yourself and continue in the field you love the most.

4. Ask your family or close friend on what to do.

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Sometimes it is great to consult with family or close friend about yourself. Ask them their opinion. Ask if you can be successful in the field you choose and become self-employed. Do not forget this will be a big step in your life so you need to get the assurance of the people you are close with.
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5. Know your personality.

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You need to know your personality really well before jumping into your own business. This will make you a better leader and be comfortable dealing with daily issues in your business. Your staff will enjoy working with you if you are confident with yourself. They will trust you all the way and wouldn’t want to leave your company even in hard times.

6. Do not get upset in every challenge.

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There will be times in your business that you will end the month with no profit or no pay at all. You will have to stay focused since this is the part of the journey. In difficult times do not really get upset as this might kill your motivation and focus on what you are doing. Just stay alert and keep on doing what you like. Get a small break and analyze the situation. After you are fully charged, then you will realize what is wrong in the system and start making revenues for your own business.
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7. Do not forget family life and your hobbies.

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If you are a father or a mother please do not forget to spend time with your family. If you are always working this might lead you to have major mistakes. Taking a break and spending quality time with your family will help you realize work plans better. If you are single then stick to your favorite hobby in your spare time. Be close to the positive side of the world so that when you start grinding for your own business again you will have the right attitude and the power to deal with obstacles.

8. Whatever happens, know that you will still be alive and happy with your life.

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Business life has its ups and downs like real life. One day you might find yourself in a really hard situation. Do not think of quitting everything and just leave. Take a deep breath and think what to do carefully. Unfortunately, business life is not always great and you need to accept failure and learn a lesson out of it. Whatever happens to feel that you are a great person dealing with your own business. Be happy and stay focused in hard times. Eventually, you will be successful if you are in the right field for yourself.  
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Kerim Kiziler, Who is Kerim Kiziler?, zealzenith, zeal zenith, zealzenith.com
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Kerim Kiziler works for an international company in digital sales arena. He inspires aspiring entrepreneurs like himself to find the best businesses for themselves. He enjoys different fields such as sales, digital marketing and fundraising for poor kids in Africa.
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