Got Talent?

I wasn’t the most talented graphic designer in my graduating class, and I’m not the most talented designer in my community today. The qualities that have contributed to my long-term success are:

• manage time well
• manage money well
• conscientious
• invest and re-invest in the business
• responsive to client's objectives
• trustworthy
• provide value
• easy to work with—not a prima donna

With some innate talent, an excellent education, and old-fashioned work ethic, I’ve been able to stay in business for more than 20 years, most of those years as a single mother raising two kids. Raw talent is a gift, but does not itself guaranty success.

Should You Start Your Own Business?

The answer is yes if:

• you work best independently
• you are good at a lot of different subjects
• you don't need the approval of others
• you thrive on stress
• you love a challenge
• you don't give up easily
• you believe in yourself
• you are adaptable
• you don't have all the answers, but you know how to find them
• you communicate well--and listen well
• you are comfortable with a fluctuating income
• you take responsibility for your actions
• you want unlimited opportunity to develop your potential
  

If this sounds like you, you have a good chance at success.