Welcome to Small Business 101: Starting a Business Right

• Unexpected Start: Mike shares how he stumbled into entrepreneurship after struggling to find traditional employment post-college.

• Facing Initial Challenges: Starting a business came with immediate challenges like financial uncertainty and the steep learning curve of customer acquisition and billing.

• Motivations for Entrepreneurs: The primary motivations for starting a business are:

  • financial freedom

  • personal freedom (flexibility in schedule)

  • making a positive impact on the community

• Common Struggles: Many entrepreneurs experience financial entrapment, lack of personal freedom due to heavy workloads, and initial difficulties in making a significant impact.

• Course Focus: To help you avoid these pitfalls and achieve sustainable success from the outset, aiming to fulfill your motivations effectively.

If at any point throughout the course you have questions or need help, email Erin at erin@mikemichalowicz.com.