Things I didn’t realise (part 1)
When I first decided to be my own boss, there was so much I didn’t bear in
mind before taking that final plunge.
I didn’t realise how different it was to paid employment. Working alone
seemed great (no annoying interruptions, or annoying colleagues!) but I
didn’t enjoy it to start with because I was actually quite lonely. I was so
used to the hustle and bustle of a busy office, that at times I found it
difficult to stay focused and motivated. But I soon learnt that being on my
own and using my own initiative were parts of being in charge of a business,
and I began to like it!
What I found most difficult though was taking on other people’s job roles
within the business. I was the secretary, the PR consultant, the accountant
(unfortunately the list goes on!) for a long time and I found this really
hard.
I am the first one to admit that I have never been great at maths, so
I enrolled in a night class and learnt how to do my own accounts. I would
recommend this to anyone who does not feel up to scratch in a certain area
as it made me feel much more confident, and I met some great people there
who were in similar situations. It really did help me in the long run!
