This week we are talking about the question "How do I stay an entrepreneur?" This is a question not to be underestimated. There are always circumstances that can influence entrepreneurship. As an entrepreneur you can get headwinds both business and private. We have discussed the challenges that entrepreneurs may encounter here in our videos about divorce and illness, legal challenges, financial challenges en commercial challenges.
Now it is about how you as an entrepreneur can survive to endure these kinds of difficult times. In times of difficulty, it is important to reflect what exactly is going on and whether you still think your entrepreneurship is appropriate in this situation. This question is also important for your private life. Am I still living in a way that makes me happy? How's my relationship going? Am I having a burnout?
To be able to answer these kinds of questions, it is important to have good advisors in your area. This can be an advisory board, or a person you will be sparring with once a month. Of course you can also hire professionals who can help you both professionally and privately.
If you, as an entrepreneur, do not have a large budget for business advisors, we would like to draw your attention to the Ondernemersklankbord. This is an organization with former professionals who have been entrepreneurs or managers themselves and who now volunteer to use their expertise to help entrepreneurs in difficult weather. For more information, please listen to our podcast with Frank van Zanten director of Stichting Ondernemersklankbord, or directly the view the website of the Ondernemersklankbord.
As an entrepreneur, it is very important not to lose sight of private life. If things go well at home, you have more peace and energy to excel as an entrepreneur. Take a good look at what you need and make time for your moments of rest. The balance between business and private life is important for the sustainable success of your company.