<p></p> <p>The dream of starting your own business is probably the reason you're listening to this podcast. It's important to weigh up a few things before you throw yourself into any new venture though. Running a business isn't for everyone, and there's a couple of reasons why you might want to consider staying in employment instead.</p> <ol> <li>Because you're passionate about something doesn't necessarily mean you can make money from it. There needs to be a demand for your product or service. You need to do your research and test the market first.</li> <li>Because you enjoy doing something that you're skilled at doesn't mean that you should go into business doing that thing. Once you set up as self-employed you're going to have to do a lot of other (potentially less fun) things to build your business.</li> </ol> <p>If you've given these factors some thought and are still determined to push on, then our contributors in this episode also have a lot of encouragement and reasons for why you <em>should</em> pursue your dream of starting your own business.</p> <p>As we draw the curtain on season one of UK Business Startup, we're joined again by our friends <a href="https://www.thecontentmarketingacademy.co.uk/">Chris Marr</a>, <a href="http://juliechristiephotography.co.uk/">Julie Christie</a>, <a href="http://www.tripleyourclients.com/">Andy Brown</a>, <a href="http://www.purpleselect.com/">Patricia McGuire</a>, <a href="https://nicoladonnelly.com/">Nicola Donnelly</a>, and <a href="http://meaningfulmoney.tv/">Pete Matthew</a>.</p> <p>There are some helpful books that are well worth checking out too. <a class="easyazon-link" href="https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382" rel="nofollow">Essentialism</a>, <a class="easyazon-link" href="https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776" rel="nofollow">The One Thing</a>, and <a class="easyazon-link" href="https://www.amazon.com/-Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280" rel="nofollow">The E-Myth Revisited</a>.</p> <p>Thanks for listening, and we'll see you again in season 2!</p>