Money Matters December 2019 | Seite 9

Thinking about starting a business? Well before you do, ask yourself a couple of questions. What am I passionate about? how can I help someone else? How can I be innovative? Being an entrepreneur isn't as easy as some may think, that’s why it is important to be passionate about what you're creating. A lot of people want to be an entrepreneur but don't know where to start. First things first, create a business plan. Write down your goals/visions and create a strategy to accomplish them. A part of starting a business is about being adventurous, so you’ll want to have a good plan in place so you can try to avoid roadblocks. Remember it takes money to make money, so you’ll want to save a large amount of money or think about applying for a loan to invest in your business. Don’t be afraid to take risks, If there is something you believe in that no one has done before or even if you think you can make a current product better, go for it! Stay consistent, as a business owner, you’ll always have a task even if it is just updating your product Lastly, believe in yourself! You will likely be your biggest critic, but you should simultaneously be your biggest supporter as well.

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”

- Steve Jobs

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