subject: Is Starting Your Own Locksmith Business Worth The Risk? [print this page] Each year more than half a million businesses are formed in the United Kingdom alone, but according to the BIS over 50% fail during the first five years.
Starting your own locksmith business is, undoubtedly, an uncertainty, but in some cases it can be a chance not worth missing. Whether starting a business is worth the trouble will basically depend on your attitude to risk, and its chances of profit.
Starting your own locksmith business is worth the risk if
You are a skilled locksmith with a clear business idea and have made a business plan.
You took time to research the competition and estimate your market share.
You have enough resources to sustain yourself for the next 3 to 6 months.
You dont easily give up from a lack of financial stability.
You have other services to offer that can make money in case you need to supplement your income while on set-up phase.
You are confident with your strengths and know how to work on your weaknesses.
You dont depend on anyone and like organizing your own work to run your own locksmith business.
If you are planning to start a business but still cant identify yourself with too many of the following prerogatives, putting your plan on hold or rethinking your strategy may be a wiser idea. Its better to wait if
You have zero experience working as a locksmith. Shepherds Bush, for instance, can be a challenging field for new locksmiths, especially those who have no experience running a business.
You havent had time to sit down and do numbers, even if you have a feeling your idea will work.
You just quit your job out of anger and want to get back at your manager with your success.
You work better with a team, under tight supervision.
The idea of running a business scares you. You prefer working for someone away from clients and the general public.
You just want to prove to your family and friends that your business plan is right and has potential.
You easily get stressed when you dont know when your next paycheck will arrive. working on tips and service fees scares you.
You dont have financial resources and are unsure about how to get funds to start your own
