Defying the norms of a nine-to-five job

Canadian women aged between 25 and 35 have contributed largely to expansion in entrepreneurship in the last year, according to the latest labour-force survey by Statistics Canada.

Barbara Bowes, an entrepreneur, in her article in the Winnipeg Free Press writes that the charms of entrepreneurship fade in front of the challenges new business owners face.

She says many times people start businesses because they’ve lost a job, but some start their own companies because they imagine the grass to be greener on the other side.

In fact, starting your own business means you have to become all-in-one for your corporation. You can’t delegate work. Time and customer management become top priority. Longer hours spent in getting the business up and running put a strain on family time.

Bowes says there is hope. Government resources are ample and reliable, so startups can register locally and start building a personal enterprise.

Being a successful entrepreneur means you need to be able to sell your self and your business well. Develop positive thinking and build confidence in your own skills and enhance skills by enrolling in training programs.

But, she says, it is important to remember to have fun while setting up your own business. And, of course, practice makes it perfect.