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Becoming Your Own Boss: Your Biggest Concerns Resolved

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It's no secret that having your own business and working for yourself has some amazing perks. You're given more freedom to work on your own time, allowing you to be around for important moments and be more flexible when it comes to family life or your future. 

Above all else, it provides huge satisfaction at the end of the day and something to feel proud about as you may have created something from nothing and turned it into a success. 

However, becoming your own boss has its fair share of concerns. Here are some of the factors that many worry about. 

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A consistent income

When you have a job or are employed by another person, there is an element of security. You have a contract that protects you, a monthly wage, and someone to rely on and confide in when times are tough. 

When you work for yourself, you don’t necessarily have that back-up. You can’t predict from one month to the next how well you are going to do, especially in the early days. A great tip is to save a percentage of any earnings, or create a buffer before taking the plunge of leaving a job. 

Having the right qualifications and licenses

Having the right qualifications and licenses is a common concern, yet worth your attention from the start. For example, someone working in real estate may need a real estate licence, and someone who wants to counsel people on their problems or practice holistic therapies will need certificates and qualifications in place to prove they can do it. This is all part of working for yourself, but can give you some assurance.

Making the right decisions 

Do you question yourself and your capabilities? Probably ten times a day, if not more. Especially as a business owner, you're likely questioning every decision you make. This is partly because you have no one to bounce your ideas off of. It's difficult to find someone who understands your issues and is right there with you at that moment, which can be tough. 

However, you know in your gut what the right thing to do is - and trusting it will get you far. It certainly has served you well up to this point, right? 

Not letting negativity take over

Finally, don’t let negativity control how you run your business. It can be hard to not let it take control, especially as your inner voice gets the best of you. However, it's important to trust how far you have come and be grateful for what you have achieved. 

Thinking positive thoughts until it becomes natural is the best way to break old habits and create new ones. You’ve got this!

I hope that this article has helped you bust the concerns you may have had about becoming your own boss, and gives you the confidence to succeed. 

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