The RBL Network - Expectation vs. Reality: What starting a business is really like

Date Posted:Mon, 1st Jul 2019

The RBL Network - Expectation vs. Reality: What starting a business is really like

Written by Phil Bedford

 

It seems like everyone’s hungry for new opportunities these days.

There are countless business owners and ambitious entrepreneurs out there, all looking for a chance to bite off their own chunk of the market. The biggest generation in the world today is the millennials, and 68% of them say that they’ve considered starting their own business.

On top of that, Gen Z (the youngest generation), is poised to become the most entrepreneurial generation we’ve ever seen.

Unfortunately, while passion and excitement are great – it’s essential to make sure that you understand what you’re signing up with when you become a business owner.

It’s not all choosing your hours and ordering people to get you coffee. There’s a lot more to running a company than most people think, and the gap between expectation and reality can be a massive shock for some.

As part of our 7 deadly startup sins campaign, let’s take a look at some of the ways that the expectation vs. reality contrast can affect your experiences as a new business owner.

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