Is it better to continue my work or make my own mini business?
By Lee anne
@prexie (181)
South Korea
November 5, 2024 7:57pm CST
Im working as a frontdesk here in our hotel and based here in malaysia i have so many thoughts having my own business and quitting my job since my money is enough for making my own goods .
But what im worried is, business is always not that succesful every time sometimes it can be failed anytime ,they said making business is also like a gambling! but still i wanna try ? since i saw many online selling i wanna do that also, is anyone there can give me some opinion which is the most commonly we needed stuff in our basic life ?which is its help me alot to choose a product to sell . thank you in advance:)
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (1818)
• Eldoret, Kenya
7 Nov
True or she can get somebody to handle the business as she continues with the work.
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@porwest (90645)
• United States
6 Nov
It is always a good idea to go into business for yourself if you can. However, you're right. Business can be unpredictable. Especially if it is new. You can't rely on past results to determine what future results will look like, so what I would do is do both until you are certain the business can be successful going forward. Your job is a pillow to fall back on if something goes wrong until you can determine the business can actually sustain itself.
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@porwest (90645)
• United States
13 Nov
@prexie Your answer right there tells me you are not ready. If you have no ideas and you don't know how and where to start, how do you expect to be successful? You need to have a business plan and a mission statement. You should be clear on what it is you want to achieve and have a plan to execute it before you start anything. That's business 101.
No one starts a business and becomes successful at it without at least a very well thought out plan. Even with that it doesn't guarantee success. But no one became successful without one.
I wish you all the best and am not meaning to discourage you. I am simply telling you the truth.
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@prexie (181)
• South Korea
8 Nov
thank you,i appreciate your advice , as a beginner seller i actually no ideas yet ,how to make it more good and how to start, im also scared but willing to try ,i know its looks like a gambling that i cant rely on in my everyday life but i thnk its help me to be more productive, my co workers planning to out also and work in abroad so im pretty sure i will be alone :(
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@prexie (181)
• South Korea
14 Nov
@porwest tomorrow will be my last day at my work, i decided to try the business i want, i need to take a risk no matter what ,and everything u said is true and i understand it , im flattered to hear all of your opinion it helps me alot to think more and go for research,thank you so much.
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@luisadannointed (6189)
• Philippines
7 Nov
Try it without quitting your job, try to find someone you can trust to manage business when you are at work.
Business is important because savings will not last and also our body is not getting younger to hold a job forever.
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@sharonelton (28826)
• Lichfield, England
6 Nov
Why don't you try and do both? Then if your business takes off and becomes successful, then you can think about quitting your job and concentrating on your business.
Think about something that you enjoy doing and do that.
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@sharonelton (28826)
• Lichfield, England
8 Nov
@prexie You are very welcome. I hope you have success with your venture. 
@iKONICNoona (4194)
• Philippines
6 Nov
Well you have to think about your decision very carefully.If you have enough funds to start your business then you must think of a product that you have knowledge about and your alternate plan just in case your proposed business wobt work for you. Office jobs come and go but our skills needs advancement sometimes. When you start your own business you have your time on your own, no boss around and can start and stop at your own time.
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@prexie (181)
• South Korea
8 Nov
im planning to have handmade accesories botique , yes im very tired waking up 6am just to prepare and be on time at my work and be there like 7am its freaking tired and sick on that routine and actually i dont find it interesting, i wanna something new about my life , i know its hard to find a new job now adays, but i feel im still young, i still wanna do ,what i want in my life ,so i better not regret it at the end of time.
@prexie (181)
• South Korea
6 Nov
i dont think i can't do it at the same time because of time, i actually like making accesories,bracelet and kids hair bows which is im not sure if that kind of business will be work out.:( good to hear about your plan hope everything goes well and you will be success soon.
@kaylachan (69646)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Nov
Find what you're good at and make a business out of it. People don't just need goods, but services too.
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (1818)
• Eldoret, Kenya
7 Nov
Business is a good idea. you will be your own boss, However, do not quit the job immediately. I suggest you first start the business and employ someone to run for you. When you are confident it is stable, you can then quit your job and concentrate on your business.
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@SIDIKIMPOLE (1818)
• Eldoret, Kenya
8 Nov
@prexie Always welcome my friend. Doing business is also alot good because it gives you opportunity to interact with many people and learn a lot in the process!
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@RevivedWarrior (2209)
• India
6 Nov
I would suggest to continue your work and start yours business in part time mode. If your business picks well and earns more than double your salary plus for an estimated on year forward you could earn that money , then yes you could quit your job and focus only on business. There are many costs involved in business and worse the projections in paper is not what happens in reality. Plus , business takes time to flourish and getting customers is another herculean challenge. So till that time , you should not be without money. Plus focus on business where you have a solid idea and interest. Good luck!
@prexie (181)
• South Korea
6 Nov
thank you for your advice, i like making some fashion kids jewelries and hairbows ,its just very hard for me switching time , which my work finished like 9pm . idont have much energy to do my hobbys althou i receive the salary i needed but as a worker, i feel i just stay like that forever and no improvement until im become older, i dont want to be forever employer :(
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