Is Small Business Ownership Making YOU Laugh or Cry? My Story...Small Business Ownership, Big Problems If you are one of the millions belonging to the small business ownership group, as I have been all my life you probably spend a lot of time worrying. It’s perfectly understandable, too. If you’re the Big Boss, you find yourself in the position of trying to be all things to all people, and that’s a lot to be concerned about. Everyone wants an answer from you—employees, vendors, clients, contractors, customers, and your family. Have you ever thought about the idea that there is a better way? High employee turnover and the difficulty of finding reliable workers is one of the major problems that I and most small business ownership has. Even when you use pre-hiring drug tests and background checks, there always seem to be problem employees, malcontents who like to make “the company” out to be greedy and unfair, and of course you’re the main villain in this scenario. Meanwhile, although you may be painted as the bad guy or gal, you’re actually worrying about how much of a raise you can afford to give employees while you continue to obey all the workplace regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. make sure you aren’t discriminating against anyone who might sue you, and try to work out the biggest bugaboo of all—health insurance. Maybe it's time to consider a change! After 30 years I have made the switch. Traditional Business If you’ve got a business like I did with trucks on the road or other equipment, you’ve got maintenance, safety, and insurance headaches to deal with. Office equipment is another source of frustration. Sure, it’s great that everything is done by computer these days—but what a mess it is when the person inputting the data messes up or forgets to backup important files. And speaking of computers, has your web site been updated lately? How about your virus protection? There is an alternative to a bricks-and-mortar business that robs your energy and enthusiasm. According to a September, 2006, report by the U.S. Census Bureau, about 49% of small businesses today are home-based, and the number is expected to continue rising. Why is a home-based business so appealing to so many? To begin with, most of the aggravations associated with storefront businesses or what I call the offline world, just aren’t there. Feelings of freedom and peace reign in a comfortable home office environment. There is time to spend with family. As a home-based entrepreneur, you will still be part of a viable business community of like-minded individuals who will be happy to network with you and who won’t expect you to be their caretaker. This frees you up to devote your time to accumulating wealth for yourself and your family, the people who matter most to you. It costs nothing to investigate this burgeoning business concept. Simply fill in the web form to receive free, no-obligation information on how a home-based business can give you a whole new outlook on your business life. If you are interested in leaving the offline world to find a business in the online world, then I'll send you my 1995 publication, Building a Purposeful Business, AND I'll send you a copy of my current mentors newest book, Awakening the Entrepreneur Within (Michael Gerber of EMyth fame).
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