3 Misconceptions About Starting a Business
by Katie Garner, Business Services Coordinator, AmeriCorps*VISTA
Owning your business has probably been your dream for a while now. Let's face it, there's a lot of things that are appealing about it: being your own boss, making your own schedule, personal satisfaction, not having to deal with corporate bureaucracy, contributing to your community, being in control of your work, etc. Before your start basking in the entrepreneurship though you should consider some obstacles that every start-up business owner will face. These are some misconceptions that they may have overlooked, but are important to keep in mind when thinking about how a business will work in your life. Use this list to help you determine the personal feasibility of starting your own business. (Read more...)