Making the Jump: UKAUS Offer Advice on Transitioning to Business Owner

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, November 28, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Owning a business is something that many have dreamt about in some point in their lives. Having the freedom to be more creative and build a future on their own terms is often a tempting prospect for professionals, however, in reality, making the move from worker to business owner requires a major mentality shift which very few can initiate.

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When shifting up to business owner, it is often the fun, creative things which take a back seat, especially in the early days of building a business. This isn't to say that being an entrepreneur isn't fun, but that many are unprepared for the new roles and responsibilities involved in running a successful enterprise.

UKAUS, a Sydney-based sales and marketing firm work in close collaboration with some of the industry's most talented young professionals, many of which are keen to make the jump up to business owner. As such, the firm offers continuous support in the form of optional workshops on leadership, communication and business management, as well as the chance to take part in one on one mentoring.

Working closely with these aspiring entrepreneurs has helped UKAUS understand some of the issues new business owners are unprepared for. As a result, the firm has been able to put together a guide for those looking to move from employee to entrepreneur to shift their mindset and increase their chance of success.

Get Real

The media is full of unrealistic depictions of entrepreneurship and often makes it appear far easier and more glamorous than in reality. To succeed, budding entrepreneurs need to get real and understand that they need to work hard and expect nothing in return. As an entrepreneur, there isn't anyone waiting to offer congratulations when things go well, so those keen on business ownership must find their own self-discipline and motivation powerful enough to keep them on the right track.

Forget about the 9 to 5

When working for someone else's agenda the work day can feel a lot more scheduled - driven by daily deadlines and the processes set out by management. However, entrepreneurs need to get comfortable with creating and sticking to their own schedule if they are to succeed. This means managing time efficiency and taking responsibility for prioritising tasks, no matter how unfavourable they may be. This shift in mentality and how they approach the working day also means that sticking to the 9 to 5 is rarely an option, as additional responsibilities require extra commitment.

Forget Instant Gratification

There are no shortcuts in business; success requires entrepreneurs to play the long game. As a result, the time between big wins can feel like a lifetime and push an entrepreneur to give up. It's important to remember that no hard work goes unrewarded, and nothing of value was ever achieved overnight.

Based in Sydney, UKAUS Pty is a creative outsourced sales and marketing firm that specialises in interactive face-to-face marketing solutions. Due to the progressive nature of their services and the growing demand for more personalised marketing, the company regularly works with young and ambitious professionals, many of whom are on course to pursue leadership and start their own businesses in the future.

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