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MANILA, Philippines – When you were younger, you probably wanted to find the perfect job that will enable you to have your own house, travel the world, and have enough time with your family.
But sometimes, finding all of that in one job is hard. Once you’re all grown up, responsibilities pile up and reality sets in. You quit seeking your dream role as it becomes more important to prioritize financial stability to attend to your family’s daily needs.
“Real world” challenges such as paying the bills or tuition don’t have to be reasons to stop aiming for bigger goals. If you want to achieve stability, flexibility, and profit today, why don’t you go ahead and venture into putting up your own business?
It’s the “perfect job” that will allow you to re-ignite your childhood dreams.
‘I want to pursue my passion’
When you were younger, the sky’s the limit when it came to things you wanted to achieve. Back then, did you ever imagine yourself becoming the chef of your own restaurant, designing clothes, or running your own pet shop? Why not go back to that dream and go for it now? All of that can still happen.
If your 9 to 5 job won’t let you follow your heart’s dream of taking care of animals or cooking delicious food, then owning a business could be your calling. Now that you’re grown up, you have all the options that will help you turn your passion – whatever it is – into something profitable.
The first step is always the hardest and capital may be an issue, but there are options like business loans to help you out.
‘I want to have time for both my career and family’
Graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, or even dinner every night with family are moments you should treasure. If you work in an office, your free time might be compromised by hectic schedules, not to mention traffic from your daily commute.
In contrast, business owners get to be in charge of their time. Your schedule is more flexible, and you get to be more present for your family. The best part about being an entrepreneur in this century is that you can always be connected wherever you are. So let’s say you’ve always wanted to explore the world. You can do that for a couple of weeks and still stay on top of your business operations. With a good data connection, you can do that even while you’re crossing the Great Wall of China or getting cozy with artwork at the Louvre in Paris.
‘I want to be my own boss’
A nationwide survey conducted by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) indicated that most Filipinos dream of a simple and comfortable life. Those who aim to be affluent and prosperous see running their own business as the key to achieving their ambitions.
Owning a business isn’t exactly easy. Lack of working capital and business training are common hindrances for aspiring entrepreneurs. But it’s definitely doable, whatever your background is. Franchising is a good first step for those who have little or zero business experience. You get to learn the ropes without worrying about the profitability of your concept. Loans are available to help those who need assistance with their capital.
‘I want to earn and spend my own money’
Nothing is more fulfilling and empowering than being able to see the fruits of your hard work affecting your lifestyle. But a stable job isn’t always the answer to this dream. As an employee, you’ll always be tied down to what your company can give you. If you want to significantly augment your assets, why don’t you venture into business?
Through owning a business, you have the potential to earn enough to give your family a comfortable life – with room to splurge and reward yourself.
Investing in your own business may mean shelling out a huge amount of cash at the onset or taking a loan to help shoulder the expenses. But in the long run, the additional profit can help you achieve your dreams much sooner.
If you feel that you truly deserve and need more, don’t settle. Take a look at your options – today, there are many practical, attainable solutions to making your dreams come true.
What did you want to be? Watch this video that brings you back to your childhood dreams, aspirations and goals. – Rappler.com
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