Introduction: To Start a Business or Not to Start a Business? That Is the Question

Use the North Star Strategy to Guide You to the Right Business Choice (see Medium substack article)

Depending on the kind of business you are trying to start and build, you might or might not need to read this article.

Beware of Scams

On second thought, it might be worth reading for all.

There are many great examples of people who have succeeded in business, many of whom started out with humble beginnings.

Read about ?????????? Although she started her business in more than a century ago????, the business principles she followed are timeless and will provide you a basic foundation for any kind of business.

Madam C.J. Walker: An Unexpected and Unbelievable Success

Becoming the First Female Self-Made Millionaire*
in the U.S. Despite a Humble Beginning

By following the business principles in this article that helped Walker succeed, you’ll be starting out right.

Of course, one of the most important things about starting a new business is to……

Since mindset is so important in starting and running a business, let’s discuss two important mindset princples: failure and grit.

OK, let’s get this out of the way early:

“Failure” Is Not Always Failure: In Fact, It Is Part of Every Life and Business

Grit???

NOW Is the Time

Practical Considerations:

Choosing Your Name

Finances and the Threat of Time

Unless we are wealthy, once of the most important considereation in our business will be money.

Of course, its great if we already are rich or have saved enough money from a job to bankroll our business for a while, but that’s not always (or usually) the case.

Some of us might consider turning to friends and family. However, be careful.

Danger! Danger!

Bank Loans and Credit Cards

The interplay of money and time

Choosign an Office

To Hire Employees or Not

The Big Question: Why Isn’t Your Business or Organization Achieving the Success You Want?

The Answer: It Depends.

Have You Considered a Strategic Alliance

Use the Targeted Rocket Strategy to Get Valuable Customer & Client Leads (published on Substack and Medium)

The Benefits of Prosocial CEOs

Time Management

Burnout

Networking

Social Media

Contracting with pros