New Business

A new business is an opportunity to expand your horizons, delve into what you are really capable of, and if you treat it right then the world is your oyster.

If you are a businessman you'll know what I mean. It's a process. Step by step, slowly but surely to reach your objective. Men and women worldwide are taking a leap of faith to have independence, call the shots, and have that special feeling that goes hand in hand with the stimulus to break new ground, be in control of your destiny whilst being fulfilled and satisfied that you have given it everything you've got to offer, straight forward and easy, right?

Not at all, as it can be a painstaking journey of obstacles to overcome, lack of finances to develop the way you envisaged, and then that fact that some hurdles cannot be met. Frustration sets in, panic fills the air, what am I going to do? Is there a solution? Frankly, sometimes you get to a point on route to utopia, but you can't seem to find a way to do something that is important for success. You try several different approaches, throw in extra cash to employ a specialist, or do it yourself because cash surplus doesn't exist.

The bottom line is creating a new business takes guts and determination. It isn't for the faint hearted. You know you've got what it takes, but then external circumstances hinder your desires. Yes, you are right; perseverance with a get up and go attitude is part of the equation. Day in day out you strive to stay on track. Failure isn't acceptable, but consistency is the way forward.

Whatever your project, stay strong. Leaders are those who stay on track. Whether you own your own business, are a partner, or employee, your career is the lifeblood needed to reach your dream future. Push, push, push, and witness first hand euphoria!

Take care!

Prof. Carl Boniface

Vocabulary builder:

Slowly but surely (idiom) = achieving the desired results gradually and reliably rather than quickly and spectacularly. "The new church began, slowly but surely, to grow"

Leap of faith (idiom) = an act of believing in or attempting something whose existence or outcome cannot be proved. "Anyone investing in new media today has to make a leap of faith"

Fulfilled (adj) = content, pleased, happy, accomplished, realized

Delve into (v) = explore, examine, look into, enquire into

Painstaking (adj) = thorough, careful, meticulous, conscientious, particular

Frankly (adv) = honestly, openly, bluntly, truthfully, without beating around the bush

Guts (n) = braveness, willpower, courage, strength of character

Faint hearted (adj) = lacking courage or resolution. "They were feeling faint-hearted at the prospect of war"

Get up and go attitude (idiom) = A "get up and go" attitude means having energy, enthusiasm, and determination to be productive and ambitious. It describes a positive mindset and a willingness to act, rather than being lethargic or unmotivated. 

Strive (v) struggle, endeavor, attempt, try, do your best

Failure (n) = disappointment, letdown, disaster, flop, not a success

Lifeblood (n) = sap, essence, life force, vital spark