I know why I want my own business. I want my own business so that I no longer have to work for someone else anymore.
I want my own business so that I can spend more time with my family and friends. I want to be able to spend more time doing things that I enjoy doing.
I want my own business so that I can stop building my life around my job.
I want lifestyle and freedom. No more debt, no more worries about money, no more worries about the job.
I want my own business so that I can go back to just being me and not have to worry about meeting someone else's expectations.
Why do you want your own business?
Hi!
There are huge benefits that can be enjoyed when you operate an online business from home. First of all, you are able to have more flexibility and create a better balance between your work and the rest of your life.
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I have always found myself pulled to having a business of my own. Now that i've retired, I find myself building another business online. The challenge of solving problems and trying something new is what attracts me.
Time, You can't buy it
Kids grow up too fast. Setting your schedule to work when YOU want to is priceless.
Thats easy....... I'm tired of making everyone else rich. Time for people to make me rich for a little bit
by NickB 12 years ago
I am a workaholic but my girlfriend wants me to spend more time with her. What do I do?I run my own business and If I do not work a lot I won't make money. This leaves me with very little time to spend with my girlfriend. My girlfriend constantly asks for me to spend more time with her and it puts...
by silverlungs 13 years ago
If you had to start your own business, what would you choose to sell and why?Would you opt for a product, or products that were general, or would you find yourself a niche market, or maybe invent something new?
by Robert Michael Watson 10 years ago
Should I give up on my dreams to own my own business and in my efforts make money online?I have been trying to make money online for what seems like a very long time and I have had minimal or no success. I have read books, built websites, attended webinars, tried affiliate marketing, invested...
by aka-dj 13 years ago
I was prompted by another thread (What makes a good worker?)to ask this, since some want to be good employees, but many would want to be their "own boss". So my question is for the benefit of those who would want to run their own business.What advice would you give?
by Peeples 11 years ago
What will it take for USA to realize we need to start minding our own business?Wouldn't this be the simplest solution to all the issues with other countries? I hate to sound cold hearted but if they want to kill their neighbors it's none of our business. Why not just work towards being 100%...
by Rosie Rose 12 years ago
Do you want to have your own business? If yes, what is it? If not, why?
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