Perks of Doing Business as A Loner

By Julius Kiting’ati

Solopreneur

This article is for people that will have to start alone for a while before actually getting the right business partner. Here are hints that you can carry along the journey.

No office politics

You spend most of your time at work, sometimes more so than with your own friends and family. But like your family, you don’t choose your co-workers, and sometimes that can lead to some less than enjoyable disputes at the office. Working as a Soloprenuer lets you get relief over this kind of stress.

You aren’t alone

You think you’re alone? Think again! Even if you are working solo, it is still possible to develop your community with other people in your position. Yes! Sometimes you will need to get to that coffee meeting and seal the deal or send requests to people in the office as you gear up towards a better business venture. How can you do this at one time? You definitely need people that will be there for you and ensure that you are up running well.

It will boost your quality of life

In the (Management By Observing) MBO Partners study, 70 percent of the participants shared that they felt healthier since they started working on their own. Forty-three percent said that they were earning more money, and 48 percent reported that they felt more secure. Discovering and risking is the best way to have life’s success, this is from being the owner of your own ideas. Quality of life brings out the quantity of wealth around you, be your own boss and do things on your way!

You set the tone

From your schedule, where you work, what your office looks like, the hours you keep, whether pets are allowed in the office (especially if it’s your house), to the design for your website and the font on your business cards, it’s all up to you. As long as you’re confident in your ability to make the tough calls, you can shape your company in any way you like. This also means that you can make changes quickly if you find that there is a business model that works more effectively.

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