For most first-time entrepreneurs, there is a considerable lag of time between thinking about starting a business and actually taking the first steps toward turning a business idea into reality. This time is usually spent rationalizing inaction – that is, thinking about all the reasons that now is not the ideal time for a startup. For the most part, these justifications fall into one of five categories:

·         Lack of Time

·         Lack of Money

·         Lack of Product or Service Idea

·         Concerns about Security

·         Concerns about Personality, Knowledge and Skills

While these are all valid concerns, none are factors beyond your own control. As one management expert once said, an entrepreneur “…doesn’t see risks; he sees only factors he can control to his advantage.” Each and every excuse you can think of to resist taking the plunge into entrepreneurship is just that – an excuse. If you are serious about working for yourself and building your idea into a successful company, there is a way to start on that road immediately. This week’s LaunchX blogs will discuss each of these five factors and how you can eliminate these obstacles by reworking them into opportunities. It’s time to assert your independence, it’s time to start your own business. Start here. Go far. LaunchX.com.