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5 Life Lessons Small Business Owners Can Learn from Steve Jobs
Insights small business owners can learn from the late visionary
Building a profitable company as a small business owner can often feel like a daily struggle. You’re constantly hunting for new customers, trying to effectively market your wares, and worrying about other business’ snagging part of your market share. There will likely be plenty of times you’ll feel downtrodden and wonder whether you should give up on your small business dream. Rather than give in to your feelings of doubt and disillusionment, contemplate the wise words of the late Steve Jobs. Chances are good you’ll feel empowered to take on whatever challenges come your way as you strive to grow a thriving small business.
“You have to be burning with an idea, or a problem, or a wrong that you want to right. If you’re not passionate enough from the start, you’ll never stick it out.”― Steve Jobs
If you’re going to start a small business, you must be passionate about your product or the problem you’re trying to solve. Chasing the money is no way to earn a living as a small business owner. Build a business in a niche you’re passionate about, where potential customers are likely to have an ongoing need for your product/service. Only then will you be able to build a thriving business you…
