One month in (or just slightly longer), now would be a good time to share my initial thoughts. Like many people, I had romantic ideas of starting my own business (I was even called an inspiration this morning), for years it was my dream and now I have finally plucked up the courage to do it.
Firstly, I had a bit of a head start, I was very lucky to pick up a very talented business partner who has some amazing contacts and is keen to help push forward this business and see it succeed. I then hit up all my old contacts and started forming a network of trusted suppliers I could introduce to companies and use myself.
The most important part; I managed to launch with two great clients, so I actually had some real work to do and keep me busy. This and starting to pitch for new work which, at moments, can be tough and amazing all at the same time!
I have learned two key things when you start start-up. First, people are so supportive and generally keen to help push you forward, even if it does not lead to instant results. We have also been extremely lucky for the support received from friends, former colleagues and contacts which has been overwhelming, people genuinely want you to succeed. At the same time I realised how important it is to open up and try and help other people, hopefully this will all come back-round and support our business in the future.
Finally, I have also spent more time in coffee shops in the last 6 weeks then in my previous 6 years and I have noticed that a lot of my fixed ideas of what I thought the business would be and where it would go are changing constantly, developing in new ways I was not expecting. Exciting.
To Month 2.
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