DIGITAL STARTUP SOCIETY BLOG — Employee to Entrepreneur

Did you know roughly sixteen percent of the American population are said to be entrepreneurs? This means sixteen percent of the American population doesn't rely on jobs to make money. While the number seems insignificant, it isn't, and you can easily be added to this percentage. You don't need to be tied to an employer if you don't want to be. You need to gain the correct information and take the right steps to launch yourself into entrepreneurial success.    Here are four signs indicating your readiness for entrepreneurship:  You Are Financially Prepared and Ready to Take Risks Take the...

Most things in life come with pros and cons. This is even more true when it comes to entrepreneurship. Over the years, the desire to transition from a normal job to live an entrepreneurial life has become more popular. But unfortunately, social media makes it easy to share a life that may not be completely true. This information showcases why it is vital to understand the pros and cons before you start or transition into a life that may not be you or what you expect it to be.   Common pros and cons of becoming an entrepreneur:  Pro: You...

There is a common misconception that entrepreneurship cannot be taught. However, this is simply not the case. It requires a deep understanding of the different characteristics to be an entrepreneur. These characteristics can be worked on to grow into a successful entrepreneur.    The following are twelve characteristics you need to be a successful entrepreneur: Goal Orientated and Competitive  Competition is a natural part of business and requires a goal-orientated mindset to power through and overcome them. Without goals in business, you will likely miss out on essential opportunities for engaging and providing value to your target audience.    Energetic...

While becoming an entrepreneur can be highly beneficial, it is essential to understand its reality before diving in. Social media can make being an entrepreneur or business owner glamorous as the fun side is easy to capture and share with the world. However, business is not always fun or easy.  If you want to be successful as an entrepreneur, you need to know what you are getting yourself into. Viewing business as easy and fun twenty-four-seven will only make it more difficult for you to do the work required to see success.    Before becoming an entrepreneur: It's Highly Competitive...

An entrepreneur has the passion for running their own business or making their own income without relying on an employer. It's about taking your passions and generating products that not only provide you a livable income but value to your community and industry.    Here are the five signs you are meant to be an entrepreneur:  You Are More Comfortable on Your Own  Most business, especially when you first start out, is lonely and requires you to do most of the work. Not only that, it takes a lot of work which means spending time with friends and loved ones...