Comments on: Thinking about starting a business? Here is why you shouldn’t!

By: kickass

kickass — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:52:05 +0000

all who talking about business failure thanks for ur advices nice points bt u rnt God to predict all these so never break one’s enthusiasm tc

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:24:58 +0000

No, I almost never have guest bloggers. 99% of the time it’s me.

By: chiropractor

chiropractor — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 05:01:26 +0000

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By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:06:26 +0000

Hopefully… too much garbage out there.

By: Digitürk

Digitürk — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:39:56 +0000

This is a great way to shake those wide eyed persons who just think it’s all going to come so easy!..
Thanks..

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Fri, 21 May 2010 00:49:26 +0000

And that happens… more often than not. It comes down to how you relate that highs and lows to your emotion.

By: oak plank flooring

oak plank flooring — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:19:22 +0000

This happens to all entrepreneurs, and it can be devastating. For example, I just recently met an entrepreneur who had a company that was profiting 15 to 20 million a year. But after we went into this economic downturn, he had no choice but to sell the company and walk away with nothing.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:48:05 +0000

It’s like breaking through the sound barrier… when they first broke through it, it was so extremely difficult, but as they pushed an pushed, they finally broke through.

By: k12 education

k12 education — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:09:22 +0000

Very good points. This is so true that own business is actually twice as much work to do and in some cases can make as work 24/7. As for earning money actually you have to be prepared that in the first months you won’t get any profits from your business. But once you manage to get through this first step which is the hardest to take it will be easier.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:29:27 +0000

It definitely helps to hear from someone who has gone through the ups and downs… Just make sure you avoid as much as possible making the mistakes that I have.

By: Inner Game

Inner Game — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:36:27 +0000

Really solid advice! It is nice to hear from someone who’s been through the entrepreneurship tumble dryer and come out the other side. Starting up has been full of it’s ups and downs but rewards make it all worth while.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:58:27 +0000

Yes… and it’s actually much harder than you can imagine considering that the lesser accountability you have, the less likely you’re going to work.

By: brnckvvtmllttrhaberi

brnckvvtmllttrhaberi — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:51:04 +0000

Anyone who thinks life would be much easier after starting your own business, is naive.However, the way I look at it: instead of working hard for someone else work hard for yourself.

Thank you..

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:33:40 +0000

It’s more work than most people who’ve never experienced can imagine. If you browse around Quicksprout, you’ll find plenty of articles that give you advice on starting your own business. Talking about why you shouldn’t is just a way for people to hold enough until the market get a bit better.

By: Jay Jalodomisa

Jay Jalodomisa — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:48:32 +0000

Hey Neil,

I think you should also mention some of the reasons why you should, even though the chances are low…

You can become very rich, comfortable, and FREE! You don’t have to work for the boss anymore…

Sadly, most people will never achieve this because honestly it’s a ton of work, and I do mean a TON!

Sincerely,
Jay Jalodomisa

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:05:00 +0000

Working for yourself isn’t as what’s its cracked up to be… That’s because the idea of working for yourself sounds so enticing.

By: forum

forum — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:10:59 +0000

Darren i disagree with your ideea becasue working for your self is much nicer than for other and beside in my opinion what is the thing by passing life and do not risc something at all.

Just think of this like a game, becasue if we think a little deeper this is just what it is.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:49:31 +0000

Well there are times when it’s okay and times when you need to just be stern about your position.

By: ZoopMedia

ZoopMedia — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:19:51 +0000

You are right about having to be an asshole. When my clients are trying to get a cheaper deal and trying to push me against a wall and demand I give them a discounted rate or they’ll find someone else to do it for less, I have a tendency to just give in. I’ve been working on saying no, and it’s hard. You want your customers to be happy, but you want to be able to eat at the same time.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:09:19 +0000

Most people aren’t fit for a job. That’s why most people who go in a field that can potentially make you a lot of money… quit. The ones who don’t, usually make it.

By: Albert Fang

Albert Fang — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:15:46 +0000

Not all people are fit for the job. There is a lot of knowledge to be learned before operating a full time business.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:47:05 +0000

I do understand and it sounds “good”, but is it really? There is just so much to explore in this world, but there’s obviously a price you must pay for it.

By: Zvonko Kazlevski

Zvonko Kazlevski — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:31:35 +0000

Dear Neil Patel,

Do you know the difference between liabiliti and assets?I’m sure you don’t…read first Rich dad-poor dad from Robert T.Kiyosaki.
Then you will understand what an Entrepreneurs are.
I think you are what you are because you want to be what you want to be!
Rich people have more expences and less income and poor people have less expences and more income.
If you can understand this than you will be very rich and wealthy.

Good luck

Kind regatds,
Mr.Z.Kazlevski

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:16:08 +0000

It is comfortable, no doubt. Some people are complacent with what they have and that’s perfectly fine. Many others aren’t, and they want more. It all depends on your goals.

By: Sınavlar

Sınavlar — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:39:27 +0000

Neil,you are exactly correct but a guarantee salary is very comfortable,specially if you work in official(goverment) company so it is better and enough for me.But, if you want to make big money maybe it is not enough for you ,my aim is just a relax life,not stressful

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:02:04 +0000

It’s like any other business, over 90%.

By: Online College

Online College — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:59:08 +0000

That and people make it look easier than it is. I wonder what the percentage of internet companies fail in the 1st year. I need to go look that up.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:26:23 +0000

Business suck out energy like a vampire. Time is never on your side when you’re running a business. Learn the skills necessary to change that as quickly as possible or else you’ll just constantly be drained.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:25:07 +0000

I can bet that you probably aren’t trying hard enough…because if I said you are, you would of reached your level of success, don’t you agree?

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:24:28 +0000

Working an insane amount of hours each day is an understatement to what’s really in store.