4 Reasons To Quit Your Job To Buy an Existing Business
It is needless to say that a typical 9 to 5 job is not for everyone. And not everyone has the time, perfect idea or funds to build their own business from the ground up. Luckily, there is still a way to become a business owner without having to do most of the grunt work – and that is through buying an existing, already established business or franchise. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “shut up already with this entrepreneurship through acquisition thing!“, but I assure you, this might be the best way for you to be happier by following your dream…
Instead of trying to put together your own pros and cons list, let us give you a few reasons to quit your job and buy and existing business:
YOU DESERVE TO BE HAPPY
Are you happy with your job/career? This is a very important question to ask yourself because the answer is what will prompt you to find out what will really make you happy. We all need money to live, and there is no reason why we should be miserable while making a living. In fact, you are more likely to do better work if you actually enjoy what you do, which can translate into being a fantastic business owner, who people love to work for. Wouldn’t that make you feel good? So what makes you happy? Is it that restaurant you always wanted to open? That floral shop you know should be yours? Or that boutique you know you will have everyone shopping at? Find out what it is and go for it!
YOUR TIME IS VALUABLE
Doesn’t it make your blood boil when your boss totally disregards the fact that you have a life, a family and friends? How about totally dismissing your personal commitments? How many hockey games have you missed because your boss suddenly needed that proposal 3 hours after your work day ended? This is a brutal truth for many and it’s just not cool. I am in no way saying that owning your business will not require you to work extended hours at times, but at least you will be doing so on your own terms, doing something you love. Aside from this, you can have the flexibility to choose how you spend your time and make your own schedule. Does this appeal to you? Remember, you will choose how to run your business, from its hours of operation to who will help you manage it on a daily basis. Your time is important and you should be able to set some of it aside to spend it how you please! (And I am sure your employees will appreciate your consideration of their time too!)
IT’S TOTALLY POSSIBLE
The one thing that can sabotage your dreams is your own thoughts. The more you tell yourself or let others convince you that it will be difficult, the more you will believe it. DO NOT LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU! The more you think positively about buying that business of your dreams, the more you can visualize how you want it to look/operate. Nothing is impossible, especially when it comes to obtaining something that will contribute to your overall happiness and quality of life. If running that childcare centre is something you can see yourself doing, and you know exactly how you want to do it – then I assure you that it is totally possible. Your will to achieve your dream will always allow you to make it possible! So go for it, as regret is the #1 thing that haunts a person.
YOU GOT THIS
Remember, this is what you want and you got this! The more you remind yourself how much happier you will be doing what you love, the more your confidence will grow and you will be more likely to make things work out in your favour. So forget about being the people pleaser you used to be (which made you miserable) at your old job, stay positive, jump into your new business and please yourself!
Can you add to this list of reasons to quit your job and buy an existing business? Comment below and let us know!
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