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Almost every successful individual who emphasize the importance of gaining financial independence underscores the need to diversify revenue streams or have multiple income sources. 

The idea has always sounded appealing, who wouldn't want to be a business owner, let alone own many businesses? It's something I believe most of us want to achieve. Individuals like Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk have reached their current heights through engaging in several businesses. 

It's not hard to understand that becoming richer becomes easier as your business portfolio expands. While starting a business seems like a very good thing, establishing one isn't easy; it's not all smooth sailing. The reality is, a lot is involved in every business startup. 

I'm not a business consultant, but having had a firsthand experience with a small business that I started years back, I gained useful experience. These experiences were learned through a period of failures until I realized there were checks I needed to have done in the first place.I share three in this post:

**Assess Your Readiness: Should You Get a Job or Start a Business?** 

Can every one of us start their own business? My answer would be no. Not everyone has the capacity to start a business, not to mention growing one. A person may possess good marketing skills, but that does not automatically translate to being a successful CEO or entrepreneur. Successful leadership involves a broader set of skills and qualities beyond marketing expertise.

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Sometimes, it's best to learn and acquire practical experience in certain jobs to build yourself up before branching out.To be able to start a business, I believe that you will need a good business idea, broader set of skills or how you can hire those who have,  plan effectively, and must be a risk taker. 

Most times, people will say you can never get rich by earning a salary or working for someone, but I would say it depends. There are those who have never worked for their own business but for others and have become rich. I would say that as much as starting a business looks like a good idea, it can be a bad idea to leave your job and start a business when you are not fully equipped to do so on your own.

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**Is Your Ambition Grounded in Knowledge?**


Seeking knowledge about the kind of business you want to pursue is always the beginning of your business success. Many people get inspired to start something they realize they have no idea about and eventually end up failing. 

So, it's crucial to ensure that you have an adequate amount of information about the business endeavor before embarking on it. Conducting personal research through market surveys and studies can help provide insight into the risks involved in the business idea you have, as well as the strategies needed to grow and thrive.

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**Evaluate Your Business Goals Wisely – One Venture or Many?**


Should you consider starting a business, understand that focus is crucial for success. Maintaining focus aids in setting clear goals, making strategic decisions, and directing all your energy towards achieving success. 

For example, if a business yields a monthly profit of £1000, it's wiser to concentrate on enhancing that business rather than hastily adding more. Consider a new startup only if it promises a good return or something higher than your existing business. 

Focus is key; dedicating attention to growing one business until it thrives can be more profitable than managing multiple ventures to increase revenue. Initiating any startup can be challenging, but I believe that through continuous learning, we can overcome any challenge.</div>

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