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Living Your Bliss – How to Turn Your Passions Into a Livelihood

Business January 12, 2016 by Nishitha

Many people dream of finding a way to make a living from the things they love. This is easier conceived than executed, however. Starting a business of any kind is a major task, requiring a lot of work and a clear, level head. The rewards are plain – a life spent doing what one enjoys. Below you’ll find a list of the most important steps to consider when setting up your own small business in your area of interest.

The first thing you’ll need to consider is where the money to start the business is coming from. Some people might have the cash on hand for their venture without any outside financing, but most don’t have that luxury.

Business loans are the first option for starting up a commercial enterprise; these kinds of loans secure themselves against the assets of the business and are often given at better terms.

A personal loan, against your own credit, might be a good idea to cover smaller expenses with less risk. Look into credible lenders, like Avant or Ace Cash Express, so you get a square deal.

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  • Market Research
  • Planning

Time

The second big investment you’ll be making is time. When you’re an employee, you have the luxury of punching a clock and walking out at the end of the day. However, the owner of the business is always on the clock; if there’s a downturn, the boss can either fix the problem or watch their investment sink.

Especially in the early days, the labor of the owner is necessary to keep the business going. The amount of time scales up with the type of business; an e-bay store is not very time-consuming, while a new retail store will eat every shred of effort its owner can produce.

Market Research

Everyone considers themselves experts in their passions, but few have considered them in terms of business. When preparing to open your business, be sure to review how others in your field are structuring their operations.

If your class of venture has a publicly accessible venue, like a storefront, try visiting other businesses in your field and asking the workers questions. Be sure to do so respectfully – there’s no point in developing a reputation for antagonism among your peers. Other vital sources of information for your business venture include trade publications and industry websites.

Planning

After you’ve gathered your money, marshaled your time, and researched your market, sit down and write a detailed plan. Figure out exactly how long you can survive without profitability using your current resources, price out your materials and labor costs, and make a list of everyone you will need to contact to get things started.

Be realistic – there’s no point in trying to stretch your resources or being overly optimistic about how quickly you can turn a profit. You’ll only set yourself up for a fall.

Although the odds may seem daunting at first, it is useful to remember that every business to succeed started the same as yours – wanting to make a living at what one enjoys. Be practical and stay the course, and you’ll find yourself joining their ranks in no time.

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I am done with my Physiotherapy Graduation. And I always try to share Health and technology tips with people. Apart from Physiotherapy and being a tech savvy, I do explore more on Technology side and I keep sharing my findings with wider audience.

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