Since being an entrepreneur has become fashionable, and we see articles and social media content about them all the time, it sometimes sounds like starting a business — especially one you will rely on to support yourself and your loved ones — is easy.
It isn’t.
But, it is serious business that fuels job growth, sustains and grows the economy, and is the embodiment of the American dream.
While discussing a non-profit I founded, I was reminded of a common misconception about setting out on your own. The reality is, I spent my own money to buy some of the things needed to open the doors, didn’t take a salary for a while, and paid for things we needed. My salary, when it did occur, fluctuated with cash flow. This was my choice however many times I was told ‘well it’s an investment’. In good karma? Yes. In a nest egg? There is no profit by definition!
Anyone who has given…