Welcome to OnYourBusiness!
Posted by on 9th, 2008
A few weeks ago I found myself thinking “I should really start a blog.” My next thought was “Wait a minute… Why?”
Hmm… Sadly, I’m getting too old for “Because everyone else is doing it” to be an acceptable response. That was a sobering realization in and of itself. So I had to give it a little more thought.
Ultimately, this is why I started OnYourBusiness:
- Sharing My Experiences - I’m always referring friends and clients to articles and resources that I’ve found useful. Why not share these with a broader audience? As a small business owner, I’ve been the Project Manager, Programmer, Database Analyst, Graphic Designer, Secretary, Customer Service Rep, Sales Rep, Marketing Manager, Accountant, etc… I’m constantly reading books and articles about these topics, and applying them to my own business. There’s a lot of great information out there, but there’s also a lot of crap. Hopefully most of my posts will be among the former.
- Networking - For anyone interested in starting a small business, networking is key. I’ve been inspired by some great bloggers, and wanted to reach out in the same way they have. So many opportunities in my life and my business have materialized out of the nowhere through the connections I’ve made. So drop me a note, introduce yourself! Maybe one day that connection will pay off.
- Fame and Fortune - Probably a long shot, but hey I can dream right?
So that’s why I’m here. Those are the things I’ve set out to accomplish with OnYourBusiness. More importantly, why are you here? Leave a comment and let me know…
What an inspiration! Go Kyle Go! Buckets and buckets of blessings on your...
Kyle,
I like the sound of it. Your Father directed me to your site. I am currently a client of his and he spoke very highly of what you have been doing with his company as well as this blog. I think you and I will have much to discuss. I too am in my 20’s and currently running my father’s business. I love the title of your blog - onyourbusiness. It is something I wake up and think every day - how do I work on the business instead of in the business.
Brad
March 11th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Hi Brad,
Thanks for the post and the kind words. Sounds like we’ve got a lot in common. Too many business owners are so wrapped up in the day-to-day affairs of running the business that they can’t step away. They can’t make strategic plans for the future because they’re just trying to get through today and make up for what didn’t get done yesterday. And they can forget about vacations and sick days… I’m inclined to think there’s more to life than that.
March 15th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Welcome to the blogosphere! Couldn’t agree more with what you said about networking. That’s the key to everything. Best of luck with the new site!
March 17th, 2008 at 4:18 am