August can be a funny month: swallowed whole by the school holidays, with overriding childcare duties, or at least juggling, planning and checking, if you’re a parent. For some businesses it’s the busiest time of the year (some literally making hay while the sun shines!), for others, a fallow or difficult period juggling competing staff leave, trading and supplier downtime. Then there’s the pressures we put on ourselves: to see friends, make the most of every sunny day or warm evening, participate in mandatory “fun” activities. Whoever invented FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) has a lot to answer for!
With World Entrepreneur’s Day held every August 21st, there’s a danger of turning this celebration of innovation, leadership, and the entrepreneurial mindset into yet more pressure. Instead, let’s take a realistic look at the pressures, pleasures and pitfalls of striking out on your own, and distil the best real-world advice from those who’ve “made the mistakes you don’t have to” on their way to the top.
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