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Should You Turn Your Hobby into a Business? Five Questions to Ask
Hobby to business: questions to ask
- Will I enjoy doing my hobby on a deadline?
- Will I enjoy doing this with constant financial pressure to perform?
- Is this hobby my outlet for relaxation? Because, if it is, you're going to have to find something else to do to unwind.
- Am I up for a challenge? It can be deeply fulfilling, but it definitely won't be easy.
- Am I willing to sell myself? Be prepared to sell. It's a skill you will have to learn.
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Hobby to business: questions to ask
- Will I enjoy doing my hobby on a deadline?
- Will I enjoy doing this with constant financial pressure to perform?
- Is this hobby my outlet for relaxation? Because, if it is, you're going to have to find something else to do to unwind.
- Am I up for a challenge? It can be deeply fulfilling, but it definitely won't be easy.
- Am I willing to sell myself? Be prepared to sell. It's a skill you will have to learn.
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