Starting a business is one of the major challenges facing people seeking to launch, from the fear of failure to funds to finding the right customers.
Ever wondered what the Bible has to say about Starting a business or investment? Let us look at these 21 tips for Entrepreneurs seeking to start a new business or make an investment from Ecclesiastes 11.
Verses 1-2
1. Be diligently active
2. Make thoughtful decisions
3. Invest in at least 8 streams of income to avoid misfortunes
Verses 3-4
4. The world works with principles. What you put in, you will get in multiples.
5. The choice to take action depends totally on you.
6. Do not wait for everything to be perfect before taking a chance
7. Start Now! Stop waiting for everything to be in place.
8. If you do not give yourself a chance, you will never know if that venture would have made you $1billion or $1million or $0. Do not let your fear prevent you from taking a chance
9. Avoid overthinking
10. Avoid procastination
Verses 5-6
11. Make sure you invest in multiple streams of income.
12. Do not put all your eggs in one
13. Be hardworking and diligent
14. Don't give up. Keep at it. As long as you have studied your target market and your product/service is what they want
Verses 7-8
15. Celebrate every success
16. Every business will face some very good and very bad days
17. However, when the bad days come, know that it is smoke, it will not last forever. Dig deep to know the cause of the problem and deal with it.
18. Build a business that will last and stand the test of time
19. Dont leave at the slightest sign of challenge
Verses 9-10
20. There are several opportunites out there, start the ones that aligns with your strength and passion and pursue it well.
21. However, ensure you do your due diligence to avoid wasting your funds or entering a dead business that will not last.
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My name is Ezinne Nwokafor, I am an entrepreneur, a banker and a business coach. I help entrepreneurs start and scale their businesses. I have been working with small and big brands for over 10 years.