Seize the day: six signs it's time for you to become an entrepreneur.

• Author: Lawrence, Alex
• Position: Entrepreneurship

Many people wonder whether they should become an entrepreneur or not. It's a complex question. A lot of factors will influence your decision: your marital or relationship status, the number of children you have, your monthly expenses, and so on. If you have a "regular job" on top of these factors, it can be tough to know when, or if, you should try your hand at entrepreneurship. However, if you find the list below reflects your current work experiences, your answer should come fairly easily. Even if you have all kinds of things going on, now may be the time!

[1] Moving from Job to Job

You're already thinking of quitting a new job. You might be getting bored or feeling stuck with a boss who is a total jerk. You're planning to quit after you find another job. But in six months, the same "bad luck" could happen--you're bored, working for a jerk, quitting and moving on. This could go on for a while. Honestly, you're not the greatest employee. Admit it. However, "bad" employees can make great entrepreneurs!

[2] Day Dreaming at Work

You daydream while working. A lot. You spend time talking to and meeting with people about your new business or idea while you're working for someone else. Your nights, weekends and free time are consumed with your business or business idea. This may have been going on for months. Sadly, for some people, it goes on for years. But it's not fair to your employer and it's not fair to your business or idea. It's really not fair to you.

[3] No Passion

You feel like the work you are doing for your company isn't valued. Ask yourself: Do your ideas get ignored? Do you know (deep down) that you could do a lot more for them than they let you? Are you watching the clock hit 5p.m. so you can get out the door right away? How long have you felt this way? If it's been a while, then you need to do something about it. I can promise you this--if you become an entrepreneur, 5p.m. will become a meaningless time of day to you.

[4] Getting Fired

You just got fired or you're probably going to get fired soon. Someone being forced into entrepreneurship via employment termination is the start to many great entrepreneurial stories. If you find yourself among

the unemployed and a job isn't right around the corner, then maybe it is time to start a business. Sometimes we find success out of necessity. And an income is a necessity. Finding work in your own home would be a fabulous solution to unemployment, wouldn't it?

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