Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Just Start

Entrepreneurs seem to be everywhere these days. And I always love meeting passionate people with big dreams! Excitement like that is contagious. I often hear aspiring entrepreneurs say they are ready to take their dreams to the next level. Great! But... they just don't know how to 'launch' themselves forward. Usually they feel stuck. Waiting for just the right time or waiting until their entire business model is perfect. I get that. As a creative business owner and recovering perfectionist, I've been right there. And maybe this is where you find yourself, too, as we head into a new workweek.

Well my friends, here's what I've learned: Start right now. If you wait for perfection, your opportunity will expire. When I started my business, I didn't have all the details figured out. And honestly? that bugged me. But here's the thing, you're in control. You can change your business as you grow and as your ideas evolve. But first things first. You have to believe in yourself and your dreams. The only way you'll get closer to the finish line is by stepping over the starting line.

Which brings me to our hand lettered quote of the week. Christopher Columbus once said, "You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore." So pull up your anchors and let's do this.

I hope y'all have an excellent (& courageous) week! Oh and Kristine, please send me an email with your shipping address to RaleighCalligraphy@gmail.com so we can send you a free print. For everyone else, please sit tight, this print will be available shortly in my Etsy shop just follow the links to the right. >>>>>>