Hustle Hard: 6 Ways to Know If You Should Start Your Own Business
Even though nearly half of Americans want to become entrepreneurs, the truth is that many people simply can’t handle it. Having your own business definitely has its upsides – like the potential for unlimited income, scheduling flexibility and the power to call the shots. Those perks probably help explain the growing surge in entrepreneurship, especially in the Black community. The number of businesses owned by African-American women, for example, has skyrocketed 322% since 1997, making Black females the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in the U.S., according to the “2015 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report” commissioned by American Express Open. But the life of an entrepreneur can be awfully tough. And some people aren’t mentally ready – just yet – to take...
