Motivation when starting a new business...

How does everyone stay motivated, particularly in the early stages of a business?

Doing a full time job but without much income coming in is a little depressing... just hopefully it won't be too long before the cash starts flowing.

I guess it is a case of believing and remaining positive, but it is a little hard sometimes.

Or does motivation come easily to you?

Janine

Re : Motivation when starting a new business

I think it all comes down to doing something you love. It is cliched, but if you feel passionate about what you are doing, and believe in it, then you are always likely to be prepared to work that little harder and longer to make a success of it.

David
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Re : Motivation when starting a new business

David, Thanks for that - I tend to agree... if you really believe in what you are doing it definitely helps.

But even then I feel there must be other factors that influence those who keep on going til they make it and those that don't. Anyone else got any thoughts on this?

Janine

Re : Motivation when starting a new business

I'll give you my answer in a couple of years when I've been through the whole process

At the moment the 'problem' is almost the other way round - with so much anticipation and enthusiasm it is almost a case of reining in my motivation so as not to get carried away.

Being realistic with plans and projections is certainly an interesting point in fact when starting a business...

Jim

Re : Motivation when starting a new business

Hi Janine

What sort of business are you in?

I am with Jim, I really had to rein myself in... the whole point is to find a business you are passionate about but to also find a 'work life balance'...

I've found the business, just need to find the right balance.

Sheena
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Re : Motivation when starting a new business

Hi Sheena

Thanks for the message. I'm starting up a T-shirt printing business. Obviously my next step will be to get a website set up but recently done some mailshots in the local paper and so on.

However I fully realise if others are like myself they will just shove the leaflet straight in the bin!

I also have a few other ideas up my sleeve; ideally I'd like to run a few small businesses side by side and then the dream ideal would be to pick the one that works best and then stick with it!!!

How about you - what do you do?

Janine

Re : Motivation when starting a new business

Hi Janine

I'm a Virtual Assistant. Put simply, I'm a secretary that works from a remote office - saves you space and employment costs (NI, Employers liability etc).

I don't build websites but I do have a couple of contacts if you like. Also, I have marketing experience. Feel free to contact me if you want to 'brainstorm'

Sheena
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Re : Motivation when starting a new business

Hello Janine,

Motivation is something you feel, but it is also something you practice and maintain. I started setting up my business in April 06 while working full time. I worked 7 nights per week and weekends and by 1st Dec 06, I launched the business. Like everybody else, I also feel full of motivation, ideas and unfortunately my body can't keep up with my heart and mind.

You need to maintain the drive and yet keep a bigger perspective. But don't worry there will always be low days for each of us, but know that there is always a new day around the corner.

If you need any advice or help contact me. My background is marketing, eMarketing, SEO/SEM within hotels. I am running an online company specialising in serviced London apartments. I also tried direct mail, but I much prefer using Google/yahoo/msn ppc and online networking. Are you a member of eCademy?

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Re : Motivation when starting a new business

Hi

You need to be tough, and very persistant. I have been in business since April 04, it's taken me 3 years to make a comfortable living. I have had tough moments and even ran out of money after 6 months and was in the depths of despair. I remember it was a Friday afternoon, the phone rang and it was a prospect I had been working on for 6 months giving me a 10k contract.

Also, remember all the work that you put into sales and marketing, even if it brings no immediate results, will allways pay you back in the long term. Every time you begin to worry about your business making it, get onto your computer or the telephone and start selling or marketing. After 10 minutes you will comlpletely forget why you were worrying.

Hope this helps

Jonathan
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