Being a business owner can be an overwhelming experience. You have so many questions and every day feels like a school day. It can sometimes be painted as a glamorous whirl of freedom, long lunches and instant success, but the reality is far different. You become a jack of all trades, wearing lots of different hats, especially in the early days. If you are thinking about taking the leap, here are a few common myths that deserve busting.
Myth: Business owners work whenever they like
It’s true you can choose your hours but the work still needs doing. Most owners find themselves juggling early starts, late finishes and weekend work. However, the real perk is having control over your diary and knowing all the hours you put in are an investment in your business and future and nobody else’s.
Myth: You need all the answers before you begin
No one starts out knowing everything. Business owners learn on the job, ask questions and make mistakes, and that becomes part of your growth.
Myth: You have to do it all alone
Plenty of people imagine business ownership a lonely path. In reality, most successful owners rely on a supportive circle of mentors, peers and specialists. Collaboration is not a weakness and is one of the smartest strategies business owners can ever embrace.
Myth: Success happens quickly
Most overnight success stories have years of work behind them. Slow and steady progress is completely normal, and building something meaningful takes time, patience and consistency. Also failure isn’t a sign of weakness either. James Dyson failed 5,126 times with his prototypes before succeeding with his bagless Dyson vacuum cleaner, and the rest you can say is history.
Taking the first steps into business ownership is both exciting and daunting. Here at Crawley Innovation Centre, we are here for start-ups, scale-ups and more established businesses every step of the way. More than just a workspace, we also offer tailored specialist business support at no additional cost. Our Innovation Director, Fiona, can provide business mentoring and innovation strategy support, and this can range from advising on how to attract investors, navigate the funding landscape, business growth strategies and marketing.
Want to learn more? Then let us help you on your business journey and book a chat and tour by emailing info@crawley-ic.co.uk.