Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. | | | | | | | | | | MAY 27, 2010 | Be Wary of the Downsides of Entrepreneurship | | There are many rewarding things about being an entrepreneur: the autonomy, the recognition, the creativity, not to mention the fact that you are pursuing your dreams. But starting a business is never easy and not everyone is cracked up to be their own boss. Before you embark on a solo venture, remember that there are downsides too. Being an entrepreneur requires high risk, hard work, and many, many tradeoffs. The glamour of the got-rich-quick entrepreneur is often a far cry from what it's really like in the trenches. Take a hard look at your life and be sure you know what you are risking before you set up your own business. | | | | Read the full blog post and join the discussion » | | | | | | RELATED PRODUCT | | | Entrepreneur's Toolkit: Strategies for Success | | Special Collection — Save 15% | | This specially priced collection helps entrepreneurs survive and thrive in their business ventures. It covers all the key elements that help you succeed, from the basics of writing a business plan to the challenges of developing a marketing and sales program. | | | | | | | | | ADVERTISEMENT | | | | | | | | | | Follow the Tip: | | | | | | | | PREVIOUS TIPS | | | | | | BEST SELLERS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Copyright © 2010 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada) | | |