Comments on: Why Do You Want to Go into Business? (The Answer Might Surprise You)

By: Jess

Jess — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:24:18 +0000

I very much enjoyed this blog, and it echoes much of what I have thought in the past. I am not a business owner but I am in business and I have had this conversation with some of our grads. I have heard pretty much everything from wanting to make millions in a few years right up to not knowing what else to do.

I would always advise someone to do work experience in business first wherever possible. It probably won’t give you an insight into owning a business but it’ll teach you a bit about the industry, Then if you find it isn’t for you, you won’t have wasted money on business training that you’re not going to use.

You’re right, there’s no point in making yourself miserable chasing something that your heart is not in. It will definitely have an impact on your chances of success.

By: Adriana

Adriana — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:11:39 +0000

hey Kim, good insight for someone who’s not looking for financial gain as the main business incentive, which is probably a small percentage. I would also add that not all hobbies should become businesses because it can ruin the fun.

By: Michelle McCullough

Michelle McCullough — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:45:31 +0000

Hey Kim – Thanks for this article. Well said! Funny how things come up all at the same time. I’m getting ready for baby #2 and trying to figure out where my business ventures fit into my life and how much time I need to spend on them. The “whys” for doing my business keep running through my head and I’m trying to figure out what really motivates me to grow it (them). I’m no closer to making decisions, yet, but I appreciated the exercise and look forward to finding peace in my “whys” soon.
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