5 Strong Reasons to Start Your Own Business This Year

New Year, new life. You probably say this phrase every year without really thinking about whether these four words actually make sense. In reality, the life we hope to have in the coming year isn’t entirely new — it’s our “old” life with small, or sometimes big, changes: losing weight, spending more time with family, learning to cook, reading a book each month.

But what if this year we set a goal that we can actually achieve?

It’s time to finally stop putting off your dreams and take the big step into the world of business. We’re confident that 2019 can be your year, but if you’re still unsure, these 5 reasons will change your mind and help you achieve your goals for the New Year:

01. You’ll wake up happier every day

Face it — it’s not that you hate Mondays, you hate your job! If the whole process of getting out of bed, getting ready, and making it to work feels like a huge struggle, maybe it’s time to find a motivation that makes you excited to wake up.

Starting a new business is undoubtedly an exciting adventure, usually filled with enthusiasm: defining a business model, choosing your target audience, creating your brand identity, finding the perfect logo designer to craft your corporate image, and more. There’s no doubt you’ll wake up each day with positive energy, ready to take on the world… Plus, think about the satisfaction of checking off each item on your to-do list.

02. Your business will carry your personal touch

How many times have you had the chance to create something from scratch? Starting your own business means defining every detail exactly the way you’ve always imagined. It’s your opportunity to fix the flaws you noticed in companies you’ve worked for or among competitors. The key here is to let your imagination run wild and dare to put your ideas into practice — you don’t have to answer to anyone.

A mechanic shop that explains to customers in simple terms what’s wrong with their car, or a hair salon with internet-connected screens at each chair so clients can work while getting their hair done… By putting your personal touch on your venture, you’ll see it like a child, and as such, you’ll be thrilled to watch it grow and succeed.

After all, there’s no greater reward than knowing that your success is 100% the product of your own work and ideas.

03. You’ll have the work environment of your choice

Another advantage of starting your business from scratch is that you also build your team from scratch. As an employee joining a new company, you always wonder who your coworkers will be and whether you’ll get along with them; however, this is out of your control since it’s the boss who chooses the staff.

When you start your own business, you are the boss, and you decide who the ideal candidates are to join your team based on your needs.

This is a unique opportunity to create a group of skilled professionals with great interpersonal chemistry, capable of tackling challenging projects without losing camaraderie and a positive vibe.

04. You’ll love what you do

If you’re starting a new business, it’s to do something you enjoy, right? Only by doing what feels right to you and in the way you like it will you be able to work with passion. That passion is what gives you the energy each day to move forward with enthusiasm, explore all possibilities, and try things as many times as needed until you achieve your goals. It’s precisely this perseverance that sparks the most creative ideas to solve any problem.

And remember, if you love your work, no matter how many times you fall, you’ll always get back up with energy and a smile on your face.

05. You’ll be your own boss

It’s true that many people prefer the stability of a 9-to-5 job with a fixed monthly salary. However, nothing compares to the freedom of being your own boss.

No matter how flexible a job may be, having your own business allows you to explore new opportunities and implement them if you see fit, take on unconventional projects simply because your instincts say they’ll succeed, run innovative marketing campaigns (which don’t necessarily require huge investments), and best of all — you’ll be free to manage your own schedule! (In other words: Closed for vacation!)

Convinced? Welcome to your new life as an entrepreneur, and Happy 2019!